Print Production Designer: DTF, Screen & Embroidery

Austincc; El Cajon (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

GraphicLab in El Cajon, CA, is seeking a Production Graphic Designer & Print Specialist to join a tight-knit team. You will manage client mockups and hands-on print production, ensuring production-ready files for screen printing, embroidery, DTF, and hard goods.

The role requires mastery of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, strong attention to detail, independent work style, and concise communication in a fast-moving small team.

Qualifications

• Fluent mastery of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and independent; able to manage time to hit firm production deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Communicates directly, succinctly, and laconic in a fast-moving, small-team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production-ready art files using vendor templates for screen printing, embroidery, Direct-to-Film (DTF), and promotional hard goods.
• Build production art comps for production, client mockups for line sheet pitches, and full product catalogs in Adobe InDesign.
• Format, rename, organize, and archive high volumes of image assets for catalog and e-commerce website listings.
• Assist with operating our DTF printer and cutting transfer films for production (full on-the-job training provided).
• Pivot seamlessly between file preparation, design tasks, and physical print room support as daily shop priorities shift.

Skills

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

GraphicLab in El Cajon, CA, is seeking a Production Graphic Designer & Print Specialist to join a tight-knit team. You will manage client mockups and hands-on print production, ensuring production-ready files for screen printing, embroidery, DTF, and hard goods.

The role requires mastery of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, strong attention to detail, independent work style, and concise communication in a fast-moving small team.