Production Artist / Color Separator Job at Catalyst Creative Group in Clovis

We are seeking an Artist / Color Separator to join our screen printing team. As our in-house Artist / Color Separator, your primary responsibilities will be to create new art designs and color separations for textile production while working in collaboration with the development teams and customers to reach final print approvals. The ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment where detail orientation and prioritization are essential will be the key to your success. This position will report directly to the Production Director while working in partnership with other production managers, customers, and various team members.

Essential Functions:

1. Creation of new art and color separations for textile designs
2. Reviews and approves sample designs, artwork, separation, and prints
3. Prepares matrices for customers that identify sizing and layout, pantone colors, specialty inks, trim, and other elements specific to design
4. Participates in the revision and approval process with both the sample and production teams until design is finalized to customer satisfaction
5. Meets with customers to discuss requirements and the design for projects
6. Establishes timeline for projects and ensures deadlines are met
7. Working in collaboration with in-house account managers throughout design process
8. Garment design entry
9. Garment management including but limited to, inputting pantone information, adding approved matrices, and finalizing design approval in system
10. Printing, organizing, and adjusting matrices within Adobe Illustrator
11. Update art, sizing or placement, pantone information on matrices after sample approval
12. Resolve matrix inquiries for approved on press designs for production
13. Ability to output screen film and experience in sending digital files to Direct to Screen (DTS) system and Digital Squeegee (DS) is a plus

Requirements:

1. 5+ years of relevant art process and separation experience for textile screen printing
2. 3+ year of supervisory experience strongly preferred

Skills:

1. Comprehensive understanding of Adobe CS (Illustrator and Photoshop)
2. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
3. Extensive knowledge of screen printing separation techniques including Full Color, Process Color, Simulated Processes, etc.
4. Knowledge of Impress ERP software preferred but not required
5. Ability to determine proper screen mesh, printing sequences, and pantone colors for art separations
6. Time management, prioritization, and organization skills are essential
7. Self-starter with the ability to follow through and work independently
8. Ability to multitask while upholding a focused attention to detail
9. Ability to establish and maintain quality, professional relationships with team members, customers, and vendors both internally and externally
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
11. Ability to work effectively in a team environment