Production Graphic Designer & Print Specialist

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

Production Graphic Designer & Print Specialist

GraphicLab is seeking a sharp, agile Production Graphic Designer to join our tight-knit team, managing everything from client mockups to hands-on print production.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare production-ready art files using vendor templates for screen printing, embroidery, Direct-to-Film (DTF), and promotional hard goods.
• Build digital 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.

Required Qualifications

• Software Mastery: Fluent in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Working Style: Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and independent. You manage time tightly to hit firm production deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Comfortable with direct, short, and laconic communication in a fast-moving, small-team environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience with custom t-shirt graphic design.
• Knowledge of color separations for screen printing.
• Experience with embroidery digitizing.
• Familiarity with traditional paper and offset print setups.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with file setup requirements for screen printing, embroidery, DTF, and hard goods vendor guidelines.

The office is in El Cajon, CA so only considering candidates that live in the San Diego area or are relocating to San Diego and can do an in person interview.