Graphic Artist

REPORTS TO: Art Manager

HOURS: Monday – Friday 9AM – 6PM                        

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Pre-employment Screening: Background Check, Education Verification, References, Drug Test

WORK FROM HOME STATUS: Eligible

 After a period of in-person training and time working onsite with your team, this role has the option to work remotely (in WI only at this time). In general, this timeframe tends to be 6-12 months; may be dependent on training progress. Note that there will be situations when someone may choose or be asked to return onsite which would be coordinated and scheduled in advance.

We work with businesses and organizations of all kinds to provide them with personalized promotional products. A small part of their job is the biggest part of ours – that’s why one of our core values is to provide remarkable service. When you work here, you’ll be treated with the same level of respect and positive attitude.

 As a graphic artist you will create electronic images suitable for imprinting on promotional products.  You’ll be working closely with our customer service department to ensure the images meet the expectations of our customers and vendor requirements. You may also create artwork as needed by other departments.

 Here’s what a typical day might look like. (These are the essential functions of the job). Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate the eight core principles that guide every 4imprint teammate on a daily basis: Honesty, Curiosity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Accountability, Empathy, Positive Attitude, Humility.
• Clean-up of faxed and bitmapped logos or copy from customers.
• Typesetting and providing proofs for customers’ orders.
• Create various line illustrations from photos and other items. 
• Convert various file types into images usable in the creation of vector-based art.
• Alter existing images/layouts so they are able to be imprinted on a variety of promotional products.
• Maintain a current understanding of trends and updates in your role.
• Participate in training classes and actively seek professional development.

 You might be a fit for this position if you are:

• Friendly, tactful and professional in your communications on the phone and in e-mail.
• Someone who likes to multi-task, takes the initiative to solve problems and thrives on deadlines.
• Organized and focused on the details that matter.
• Fluent with your illustration skills and computer-generated, production art.

 Required education/skills/experience:

• Minimum two-year degree in Graphic Arts or equivalent experience.

• 1-2 years of experience in a related field.
• Must be proficient in Illustrator or CorelDraw, Photoshop, and keep up with the latest upgrades.             

• Knowledge of computer-generated, production art related skills and terminology. 
• Knowledge of imprinting methods and experience in the promotional products industry a plus.
• Please refer to the physical requirements form for details on the physical requirements of this role. 

Work Environment:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands listed in this job description. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others (verbally and in writing).
• Ability to enter data.
• Work could be performed remotely (in WI only at this time) and at 4imprint, Oshkosh, Wisconsin offices. 

 H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

The following five drugs or classes of drugs will be tested for: 1)  Marijuana (THC)  2)  Cocaine Metabolites 3)  Phencyclidine 4)  Amphetamines (Class) 5)  Opiate Metabolites.

4imprint has a drug-free workplace policy.

Equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.