Proofing Specialist

Aston Carter; United States; Remote; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Disability benefits

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a detail-oriented Proofing Specialist to manage and process custom artwork for branded merchandise. This remote-friendly contract role focuses on reviewing designs, ensuring accuracy, and aligning artwork with brand guidelines.

You will map designs to product types, process requests, and support pricing updates. Candidates should have Adobe Illustrator or Corel experience and be ready to work 40 hours weekly in a flexible, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator or Corel.
• Experience transferring graphics onto another site or program.
• Ability to work 40 hours weekly.
• Desire to gain experience with a globally renowned brand.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new artwork submissions for accuracy and compliance with brand guidelines.
• Map approved designs to correct product type (e.g., drinkware, coolers).
• Review and process custom order requests for quality output.
• Assist in artwork process and generate pricing updates within sell sheets.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Graphic transfer

40 hours/week

Brand experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Job description

Job Title: Proofing Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Proofing Specialist to join our team in managing and processing custom artwork for branded merchandise. This position involves the daily review, validation, and transfer of customer-submitted design files across internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new artwork submissions for accuracy, design quality, and compliance with brand and content guidelines, checking for copyright issues, inappropriate language or imagery, and formatting errors.
• Map approved designs accurately to the correct product type, such as drinkware, coolers, and other custom merchandise.
• Review and process custom order requests, ensuring a smooth and high-quality experience for customers seeking personalized products.
• Assist within the artwork process and generate pricing updates within sell sheets.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience or classroom experience in Adobe Illustrator or Corel.
• Experience transferring graphics onto another site or program.
• Ability to work 40 hours weekly.
• Desire to gain experience with a globally renowned brand.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior graphic specialist experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent freelance education in graphic design.

Work Environment

This is a remote opportunity with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, offering general flexibility. During Q4, work hours can range from 7 AM to 3 PM or 10 AM to 7 PM. If located in Austin, a hybrid schedule is possible, though the rest of the team and management are fully remote.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.