Graphic Design & Production Assistant

Designer Jobs; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TSHIRT’S PLACE at the Liberty Center location in West Chester, OH is hiring a Graphic Design & Production Assistant to support a custom apparel and printing team. This role blends hands-on production work with creative graphic design and artwork preparation, helping translate client concepts into accurate, high-quality printed and embroidered products.

You will learn and assist with machine operation while working in Adobe tools to prep and refine artwork for production.

Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design or related field (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred).
• Printing or garment decoration experience is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Creative eye for detail, color, and layout.

Responsibilities

• Operate and learn to maintain DTF printers and embroidery machines.
• Prepare and adjust artwork files for printing and embroidery.
• Use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for editing, color correction, and layout.
• Collaborate with the design and production team to bring client ideas to life.
• Assist with machine setup, calibration, and daily maintenance.
• Inspect and ensure quality of printed and embroidered products.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and safe production area.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Wilcom

Hatch

CADlink Digital Factory

DTF printers

Job description

TSHIRT’S PLACE at the Liberty Center location in West Chester, OH is hiring a Graphic Design & Production Assistant to support a custom apparel and printing team. This role blends hands‑on production work with creative graphic design and artwork preparation, helping translate client concepts into accurate, high-quality printed and embroidered products. You will learn and assist with machine operation while working in Adobe tools to prep and refine artwork for production.

Role focus

You will assist with both DTF and embroidery production, including machine setup and daily maintenance, while also editing and preparing design files for print and stitch output. The position is designed for someone who enjoys detail work, reliable production habits, and growing technical capability alongside the design and production team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and learn to maintain DTF printers and embroidery machines
• Prepare and adjust artwork files for printing and embroidery
• Use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for editing, color correction, and layout
• Collaborate with the design and production team to bring client ideas to life
• Assist with machine setup, calibration, and daily maintenance
• Inspect and ensure quality of printed and embroidered products
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and safe production area

Requirements

• Degree in Graphic Design or related field (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred)
• Printing or garment decoration experience is highly preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Creative eye for detail, color, and layout
• Fast learner who is reliable and motivated to grow technical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Technologies you will work with

• DTF printers
• Embroidery machines
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Wilcom
• Hatch
• CADlink Digital Factory

Preferred skills (A plus)

• Experience with embroidery digitizing software (such as Wilcom or Hatch)
• Familiarity with CADlink Digital Factory or other RIP software
• Basic knowledge of garment materials, thread types, and heat press processes

Location and compensation

This is an onsite role in West Chester, OH. Pay is USD 14 per hour.