Support Artist, Graphic Design

Ripple Junction; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripple Junction is seeking an entry-level Support Artist to assist our Design team. The role focuses on revisions, file prep, mockups, and packaging imagery, collaborating with Production Art and design projects.

You’ll keep assets organized, support with design tasks, and contribute to a fast-paced pipeline. A strong portfolio and proficiency in Photoshop/Illustrator are essential, with knowledge of InDesign/Acrobat/Bridge and Windows Office a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Commercial Art, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, and Bridge.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Comfort navigating and organizing file directories.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
• A process-oriented, proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and a love for pop culture and t-shirts.

Responsibilities

• Design Support & Revisions: Make body and colorway changes, handle revisions, move graphics onto products, assist with design and packaging.
• File Prep & Production: Prepare files for Production Art, create Make On Demand files, build shirt CADs (mockups).
• Product Imagery: Create product and lifestyle images, perform basic photography and editing.
• Asset Organization: Catalog and name design files so the team can locate them easily.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Bridge

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

file organization

communication

teamwork

self-starter

deadline driven

pop culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Commercial Art or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Acrobat

Bridge

Job description

Do you get a little too excited when a colorway finally clicks? Do you have strong opinions about file naming conventions? We’re looking for a Support Artist who loves pop culture, lives in Photoshop and Illustrator, and wants to help get awesome products into the hands of fans. If you thrive on deadlines and get satisfaction from keeping a lot of moving pieces organized, you might be our next Support Artist.

About Us

At Ripple Junction, work is collaborative, creative, and a lot of fun. Our team is our greatest asset, and we’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented Support Artist to join our Design team. This is an entry-level role where you’ll work side by side with our designers, handle time-sensitive tasks, and play an essential part in keeping our creative pipeline moving.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support the Design department with revisions, file prep, mockups, and product imagery. You’ll also keep our creative assets organized, partner with our Production Art team, and have opportunities to jump in on design and packaging projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design Support & Revisions

• Make body and colorway changes to existing designs
• Handle licensor and customer revisions
• Move style guide graphics onto products
• Assist with design and package creation as opportunities come up

File Prep & Production

• Prepare files for the Production Art team
• Create files for Make On Demand services
• Build t-shirt CADs (mockups)

Product Imagery

• Create product and lifestyle images for retailers and Amazon
• Handle basic photography and photo editing

Asset Organization

• Catalog and name design files so the whole team can find what they need

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Commercial Art, or a related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, and Bridge
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
• Comfort navigating and organizing file directories
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team
• A process-oriented, proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and a track record of meeting deadlines
• A genuine love for pop culture and t-shirts

Nice to Have

• Graphic apparel experience (not apparel design)
• Licensing industry experience
• Graphic design experience in retail
• Experience working on an in-house or agency team, not just freelance
• Product photography experience

Portfolio Required

Please include a link to your online portfolio with your application. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Ripple Junction, our vision is to consistently bring joy to pop culture fans, and that joy starts with our employees. We offer a competitive benefits program, growth and development opportunities, discounted merchandise, and more. Product or potluck, we work, grow, and succeed together.

• A fun, vibrant culture: We value creativity, teamwork, and celebrating wins together.
• Room to grow: There’s always a chance to learn new skills and build your career here.

If you love pop culture and want your work to end up on shelves (and in closets) across the country, we’d love to hear from you.

About Ripple Junction

Since 1992, Ripple Junction has grown from two guys selling shirts out of a van at a Grateful Dead show into one of the leading designers and developers of licensed merchandise in the U.S. For over three decades, we’ve been driven by passion and purpose, creating top-quality products for fans of some of the world’s most iconic brands. We specialize in officially licensed apparel and merchandise celebrating film, television, anime, music, sci-fi, and video games. Our team of pop culture fanatics designs products that resonate with fans and deliver strong results for our retail and licensing partners.

At Ripple Junction, we’re fans first, and we pour that love of pop culture into everything we create.

Ripple Junction is an equal opportunity employer.