Graphic Design Associate

Shirt Shanty; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Shirt Shanty in Marietta, GA is seeking a part-time Graphic Design Associate for onsite work. You will prepare artwork for production, set up print-ready files, and coordinate proofs with customers while supporting the production team.

The ideal candidate has a graphic design degree (or is pursuing one), strong Illustrator skills, and an organized, detail-oriented approach to file prep and revisions. Daily deadlines apply.

Qualifications

• Graphic design degree or current pursuit.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
• Organized and detail-oriented file prep.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong written communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer artwork for production using Adobe Illustrator.
• Set up print-ready files to ensure orders are ready to print.
• Send artwork proofs to customers for approval.
• Complete artwork changes and revisions based on customer feedback.
• Communicate with customers via email regarding artwork updates and approvals.
• Work alongside the production team to confirm artwork accuracy before printing.
• Keep projects moving while meeting daily deadlines.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Multitasking

Reliable

Education

Graphic Design degree

Currently pursuing degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Shirt Shanty is hiring a part-time, onsite Graphic Design Associate in Marietta, GA. This role helps keep customer orders moving from artwork to production by preparing clean, print-ready files, coordinating approvals, and supporting the production team. If you enjoy hands‑on design work, clear communication, and meeting daily deadlines, this is a great fit for your schedule and skill‑building goals.

What you’ll do

• Prepare customer artwork for production using Adobe Illustrator.
• Set up print‑ready files to ensure orders are ready to print.
• Send artwork proofs to customers for approval.
• Complete artwork changes and revisions based on customer feedback.
• Communicate with customers via email regarding artwork updates and approval needs.
• Work alongside the production team to confirm artwork accuracy before printing.
• Keep projects moving while meeting daily deadlines.

What you bring

• Graphic Design degree or currently working toward one.
• Comfortable using Adobe Illustrator.
• Organized and detail‑oriented approach to file prep and revisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong written communication skills for customer emails.
• Reliable and willing to learn.

Helpful experience

• Experience vectoring artwork.
• Screen printing or apparel decoration experience.
• Experience working in a print shop or production environment.

On-site details & pay

This is a part‑time, in‑person role in Marietta, GA. Pay starts from $18.00 per hour.

Application questions

• How would you rate your experience with Adobe Illustrator?
• Which best describes your graphic design experience?
• Tell us about a project where you had to balance accuracy with a deadline. What was your role?
• Are you comfortable communicating professionally through email about artwork revisions and approvals?
• Have you ever prepared artwork or files for print production?
• Have you ever recreated or vectored artwork?
• What interests you about working at Shirt Shanty?
• Are you available to work one of the posted shifts Monday through Friday?