Graphics Production Assistant

A&K Designs, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

A&K Designs, Inc is seeking a Graphics Production Assistant to turn designs into production-ready files and support the machines and people that make our products happen.

You’ll work hands-on with Adobe Illustrator, operate production equipment as needed, and collaborate with a team to solve production challenges while ensuring high quality and accuracy in every file.

Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator (required).
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication; basic arithmetic and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit production-ready files in Adobe Illustrator and troubleshoot file issues.
• Operate laser and other production equipment when needed.
• Analyze, communicate, and review data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Communicate issues with potential solutions to supervisors.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Turn Ideas Into Reality. Make Cool Things. Solve Puzzles.

Do you love working in Adobe Illustrator? Are you the person who notices tiny details everyone else misses? Do you get satisfaction from turning a schematic or design into something that actually gets made?

If that sounds like you, we want you on our team!

We're looking for a Graphics Production Assistant who can bring designs to life, help solve production challenges, and support the machines and people that make incredible products happen every day. This is a hands-on role where creativity meets technology.

What You'll Be Doing

• Create and edit production-ready files in Adobe Illustrator. Put your problem-solving skills to work by troubleshooting file issues, helping production team members resolve challenges and investigating problems to recommend solutions.
• Get hands-on with production by operating laser and other production equipment when needed.
• Analyze, communicate, improve and review data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicating issues with potential solutions to supervisors.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

You have experience with Adobe Illustrator (required), have intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, enjoy solving problems and figuring out how things work. We need someone who is highly detail-oriented and takes pride in quality work. Your ability to work independently while also being a great teammate with strong written and verbal communication skills while have a good understanding of basic arithmetic and production workflows can make you a star.

Bonus Points If You Have:

Apparel, pattern-making, or pattern software experience (CAD, Optitex, Gerber, etc.)

Why You'll Love It Here

• Work with cutting-edge equipment and technology
• See your work come to life in real products
• Collaborate with a supportive team that values your ideas
• Solve new challenges every day

This position is fully onsite – Our regular work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:00am to 3:15pm and Friday, 6:00am to 11:00am

Compensation: $19.75 - $26.50 per hour