Preflight Artist

Reports to: Digitizing Supervisor

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–2:30pm
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:30pm–12:30am

Pay

• 1st Shift: $19.00/hr
• 2nd Shift: $21.00/hr ($19.00 base + $2.00 shift differential)

About the role

We work with businesses and organizations of all kinds to provide them with personalized promotional products. As a Preflight Artist, you will process electronic images suitable for imprinting on promotional products (e.g., garments). You will collaborate closely with the production team and customer service department to ensure incoming art is correct and pre-press ready for output. You may also be assigned other production tasks as needed by other departments.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the eight core principles that guide every teammate: Honesty, Curiosity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Accountability, Empathy, Positive Attitude, Humility.
• Interpret work orders and job aids effectively to ensure accurate execution of job responsibilities.
• Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
• Review technical and artistic elements of layouts, graphics, colors, and fonts before processing and preflight press-ready files for output.
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Suggest improvements in design patterns and implement them.
• Troubleshoot problems and collaborate with the sales team, printer operators, and leads to fulfill design requirements while meeting client expectations.
• Catalog and reference art for future projects.
• Maintain a current understanding of trends and updates in your role.
• Participate in training classes and actively seek professional development.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field (or equivalent, relevant experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in a similar field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and either Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of computer-generated, production art skills and terminology.
• Knowledge of imprinting methods and experience in the promotional products industry is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional creative skills.
• Friendly, tactful, and professional in communications (phone and email).
• Ability to multitask, take initiative, solve problems, and thrive on deadlines.
• Organized and focused on details that matter.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to enter data.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment (H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship is not offered).

Work Environment

• Drug-free workplace policy (pre-employment drug test required).
• Physical demands include the ability to perform essential duties as listed in the job description (reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities).
• Work is performed at 4imprint, Oshkosh.