Production Artist

Dunlop is seeking a detail-oriented Production Artist to join its in-house design studio.

The role involves translating creative concepts into accurate, production-ready physical products across various brands, including Dunlop, MXR, Cry Baby, Tortex, and others.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare production-ready artwork for packaging and physical products.
• Create screen-print separations and prepare artwork for screen-print production.
• Work with designers, art directors, engineers, product managers, manufacturers, and production partners.
• Ensure understanding of print production and prepress, including CMYK, Pantone, bleeds, crop marks, resolution, and file specifications.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Production Arts, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in print production, graphic production, prepress, packaging, or a related production environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for color, alignment, typography, and consistency.

Materials, Color & Finishing:

• Experience with textiles, embroidery, or dye-sublimation.
• Knowledge of metal painting and coating, including wet paint, powder coating, anodizing, and gloss/satin/matte finishes.
• Understanding of color matching from Pantone to Paint and maintaining consistency across materials and production processes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($36.00 to $45.00 per hour).
• Profit Sharing Plan.
• 401k Program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Holidays.
• Vacation and Sick Leave.