Production Graphic Designer – Signage & Print

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and adjust customer artwork utilizing Adobe Illustrator and/or CorelDRAW.

• Create production-ready vector graphics.

• Reproduce, refine, and correctly format artwork provided by customers.

• Prepare designs for signage, apparel, promotional items, storefronts, and other related uses.

• Size and format artwork suitable for the intended production methods.

• Transform unsuitable customer files into viable production artwork.

• Evaluate incoming design and quotation requests.

• Understand customer instructions to produce initial concepts and proofs.

• Modify artwork according to feedback received.

• Finalize files for production following approval.

• Ensure timely turnaround for urgent and time-sensitive requests.

• Check dimensions, resolution, file types, and other artwork specifications prior to production.

• Recreate or convert raster artwork into vector formats when necessary.

• Keep organized working and final production files.

• Adhere to established naming conventions, storage protocols, approval processes, production standards, and workflows.

• Communicate design requirements and inquiries with the owner.

• Familiarize with the company's design aesthetic and customer expectations.

• Prioritize projects based on production deadlines.

• Execute client revisions accurately and efficiently.

• Provide support for a Maryland-based signage, printing, and promotional products company catering to both individual and commercial clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Required professional graphic design experience.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and/or CorelDRAW is essential.

• A solid understanding of vector graphics is required.

• Experience in preparing print-ready or production-ready artwork is highly preferred.

• Experience in signage, large-format printing, apparel, promotional products, print shop, or similar production design is strongly preferred.

• Required knowledge of raster versus vector artwork, resolution, scaling, and file preparation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.

• A portfolio showcasing relevant professional design work is required.

• Formal graphic design education is preferred, but practical production experience is prioritized.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Adobe Creative Suite, vector and print production tools, Loom, and Canva as a secondary tool is necessary.

• Ability to complete industry-specific training for clients.

• Availability for 20 contracted hours per week, Monday through Friday, during flexible EST business hours.

• Must work under a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work as an independent contractor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Weekly payment schedule.

• Access to free training and skill development.

• Ongoing support and guidance.

• A vibrant community always ready to assist you.

• Competitive compensation rates.

• Flexible working hours.

• Adaptable EST business hours.

• Numerous open roles available.