Carthage, TX
Location: Carthage
Job Title: Graphic Artist
Job Summary:
The Graphic Artist is responsible for designing, preparing, and modifying artwork and layouts for high-quality commercial printing projects. This role ensures all jobs meet company and customer standards for accuracy, color, and quality. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid understanding of print production and prepress processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and prepare layouts for brochures, business cards, signage, mailers, and other printed materials.
Review, correct, and preflight customer files to ensure print-ready accuracy.
Prepare proofs, imposed layouts, and print-ready PDFs according to production specifications.
Communicate effectively with Customer Service and Sales teams to clarify design details and revisions.
Manage multiple design projects under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
Operate design and prepress software and maintain organized file archives.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of experience in graphic design or prepress within a commercial printing environment.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
Strong understanding of print production, CMYK color, bleeds, trapping, and file formats.
Familiarity with digital press workflows (Fujifilm XMF or similar) preferred.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy.
Valid driver’s license required.
Schedule & Benefits:
Full-time: Monday–Thursday, 8am–4pm; Friday, 8am–12pm (flex schedule available for those 30+ miles from Carthage, TX).
Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, vision, and life insurance.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Pay Rate: $19.00/hour with 3 years experience