Contract Graphic Designer (Print Production & AI Artwork Specialist)

Remote | Contract / Freelance Position | Ongoing Work Available

We are looking for a highly skilled Contract Graphic Designer to support our growing print and promotional products business. This role is ideal for someone who understands real-world print production requirements — not just creating attractive designs, but preparing artwork correctly for production.

Please Note: This is NOT a social media design role. Candidates MUST understand commercial print production requirements and how artwork is prepared for actual production and printing.

You’ll work on customer-submitted artwork, including AI-generated designs, and transform files into professional, print-ready production files for a wide range of printed products.Responsibilities

• Prepare customer artwork for professional print production
• Convert artwork into print-ready vector files
• Clean up and edit AI-generated artwork so files can be properly produced
• Set up files for:
• Screen printing
• Digital printing
• Large format printing
• Promotional products
• Apparel decoration (DTF, embroidery, heat transfer, etc.)
• Create proper bleed, trim, crop marks, and safe zones
• Convert raster artwork into vector files when needed
• Check color accuracy (CMYK, spot colors, Pantone matching)
• Separate artwork for print production when required
• Ensure all files meet production specifications before going to press

Required SkillsExpert-level experience with:

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Commercial print file setup and prepress production
• Vector artwork creation and conversion
• Understanding DPI, image resolution, bleed, trim, and color separations
• Correcting customer-supplied artwork issues
• Converting AI-generated artwork into production-ready files

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in the printing or promotional products industry
• Knowledge of screen printing, embroidery, DTF, and apparel decoration methods
• Experience recreating logos and rebuilding low-resolution artwork
• Familiarity with prepress and production workflows

We Need Someone Who Is

• Extremely detail-oriented
• Fast and efficient
• Reliable and responsive
• Comfortable working independently as a contractor
• Able to troubleshoot difficult or poorly prepared artwork files customers submit

To Apply, Please Send

• Portfolio or examples of print production work
• Examples of vector conversions or prepress setup work
• Experience editing or fixing AI-generated artwork
• Hourly rate or project-based pricing

This is ongoing contract work with consistent projects available for the right person

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lockport, IL 60441