Support Artist, Graphic Design

Ripple Junction Design Company; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Growth and development opportunities

Discounted merchandise

Job summary

Ripple Junction Design Company in West Chester, Ohio is seeking an entry-level Support Artist in Graphic Design to update artwork, prepare production files, mockups, and product imagery. The role supports the Design department and collaborates with Production Art to meet deadlines.

You will revise existing designs, create Make On Demand files, basic photography and editing, organize assets, and maintain clear file naming.

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, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Bridge.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Comfort navigating and organizing file directories.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Process-oriented, proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Genuine love for pop culture and t-shirts.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare files for the Production Art team.
• Create files for Make On Demand services.
• Build t-shirt CADs (mockups).
• Create product and lifestyle images for retailers and Amazon.
• Handle basic photography and photo editing.
• Organize creative assets, including style guides.
• Catalog and name design files so the wider team can find what they need.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Bridge

Windows

Microsoft Office

File organization

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Job description

This entry-level Support Artist, Graphic Design position is an on-site role based in West Chester, Ohio, supporting the Design department through revisions, file preparation, mockups, and product imagery. The work involves organizing creative assets and coordinating with the Production Art team to meet deadlines.

Role Overview

As a Support Artist in Graphic Design, you will update existing artwork, prepare production-ready files, and create visual assets used for retail and e-commerce. You will also contribute to product mockups, Make On Demand file creation, and basic photography and editing tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare files for the Production Art team
• Create files for Make On Demand services
• Build t-shirt CADs (mockups)
• Create product and lifestyle images for retailers and Amazon
• Handle basic photography and photo editing
• Organize creative assets, including style guides
• Catalog and name design files so the wider team can find what they need

Required 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, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Bridge
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
• Comfort navigating and organizing file directories
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Process-oriented, proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and a track record of meeting deadlines
• Genuine love for pop culture and t-shirts

Preferred (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

Technologies

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Bridge
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office

Portfolio Requirement

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Discounted merchandise

Location

West Chester, Ohio (On-Site)