Graphic Designer (Part Time)

Graphic Designer (Full-Time, In-House)Key Responsibilities An established, high-volume screen printing and embroidery company is seeking an experienced, detail oriented Graphic Designer to join our in-house team. This position combines creative design with a strong emphasis on production artwork . The ideal candidate has strong design skills and is equally comfortable creating original concepts, refining customer supplied artwork, and preparing accurate, production-ready files. Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday Location: In-House (Non-Remote) Graphic Design: Create original designs and layouts for apparel, promotional products, marketing materials, and other customer projects. Recreate and vectorize raster logos; edit, revise, and optimize customer-supplied artwork for production. Screen Printing & DTF: Prepare Spot Color, Simulated Process, and CMYK separations for screen printing, as well as production-ready files for Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing. Embroidery & Promotional Products: Prepare artwork for external embroidery digitizing and promotional product vendors. Create accurate digital mockups of garments, accessories, and promotional products. Workflow Management: Manage design calendars, enter project information, and maintain detailed art notes in ShopWorks. Production & Asset Management: Organize production paperwork and maintain physical and digital design files. Assist with photography, design, layout, and production of catalogs and other marketing materials, including website assets. High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop on macOS. Strong graphic design skills with a solid understanding of typography, layout, color, and composition. Ability to manage multiple projects, shift priorities, and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality. Portfolio demonstrating graphic design, vector artwork, and production layouts is required. Associate or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field. ~2+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in the apparel, screen printing, or print industry. ~ Experience with DTF, embroidery, promotional products, or other decorated-apparel production is a plus. ~ Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Canva, and ShopWorks is beneficial. About Us We are a North Carolina company founded by NC State University graduates and have served the area for more than 35 years. While proud of our history, we continually improve and adapt as our industry and technology evolve. Today, our work reaches customers across the country, while our local roots remain at the heart of who we are. To Apply Qualified applicants should submit a resume and online portfolio demonstrating relevant graphic design, vector artwork, and production work to richard@progressivegraphics.net . ~