Production Graphic Designer 1

Job#: 3033660

Job Description:
Production Graphic Designer 1

Location: Beaverton, Oregon (Hybrid. Onsite Monday-Thursdays and can work remotely from home on Fridays)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

This role is focused on the technical execution of graphic design for footwear. The Production Graphic Designer will take established graphics and prepare them for production by creating detailed tech pack schematics. The position requires strong technical skills and an interest in the production side of design, rather than conceptual or branding work.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute graphics from designers for production purposes.
• Create and build technical pack schematics.
• Make informed design decisions during the production process.
• Maintain and prepare files for product design, including tasks like pre-press color separations.

Required Qualifications

Education: A degree in Graphic Design or a similar field is required.

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in schematic or graphic production design is necessary. Relevant fields include packaging, print design, footwear, technical graphic design, book design, or typography.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator is required. Candidates must have experience creating technical schematics and an understanding of design thinking in a production context.

Portfolio: A portfolio that demonstrates technical graphic design skills is required. It should include design schematics, process work for print or product design, and examples of digital design for print, labeling, or packaging. Portfolios focused on illustration, branding, or conceptual work will not be a fit for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of pre-press, screen printing, trims, and the printing process.
• Understanding of typography and pre-press color separations.
• Previous experience within the footwear industry.
• An interest in footwear design.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. Please note that a comprehensive benefits package is available for our contract employees.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.