Job Description
Be a Critical Member of Fresh Prints’ Production Team
Fresh Prints is a New York-based custom apparel startup. We work with incredible students across the US and support them in building apparel businesses at their schools.
The Production Artist Team reviews and revises mock-ups and production artwork for every order to ensure they accurately reflect the client’s request and are ready for production. Examples of this work include:
- Reviewing mock-ups and production artwork
- Verifying designs match client requests
- Identifying and resolving production issues
- Preparing print-ready production files
- Revising artwork when needed
- Supporting internal production teams
- Ensuring quality and consistency across orders
Direct communication with the sales team via emails
The Production Artist Team is one of Fresh Prints’ biggest strengths. We’re responsible for ensuring every order is accurate, production-ready, and delivered to our printers with the highest quality standards.
At Fresh Prints, we provide ongoing mentorship, technical training, QA coaching, and opportunities to build expertise in apparel production and print processes. A successful Production Artist enjoys solving problems, making thoughtful decisions, pays close attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, continuous learning, and adaptability are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Review mock-ups and production artwork to ensure they accurately reflect client requests and are ready for production.
- Verify artwork against order details, customer instructions, and production requirements.
- Identify and resolve production issues before orders reach the printer.
- Apply artwork revisions and prepare production-ready files when necessary.
- Review artwork for production feasibility, consistency, placement, sizing, spelling, and other quality standards.
- Communicate clearly with Campus Managers and internal teams regarding revisions, concerns, recommendations, or clarification questions.
- Use Adobe Illustrator efficiently to review, edit, and prepare production artwork.
- Utilize AI-assisted workflows and internal tools responsibly to improve accuracy and workflow efficiency where applicable.
- Complete a set number of tickets per day while balancing speed, quality, and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English
- Strong attention to detail and instruction comprehension
- Critical thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Reliable, responsive, and able to manage time effectively in a remote setup
- Comfortable asking questions and clarifying ambiguous requests
- Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
- Able to balance speed and efficiency without compromising quality
- Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced production environment
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
Technical Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (Adobe Photoshop is a plus)
- Experience reviewing and editing production artwork or vector graphics
- Basic understanding of print production processes, garment decoration methods, and artwork preparation
- Ability to identify production issues related to artwork, placement, sizing, and print feasibility
- A well-functioning computer capable of handling design workloads and a strong, stable internet and power connection
- Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools and workflows is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Monthly salary ranges from $600 + $80 night shift allowance, depending on schedule and responsibilities
- We cover the cost of your Adobe Illustrator license
- A fast-paced environment with lots of room for growth and long-term career opportunities
- Access to ongoing training, mentorship, QA coaching, workshops, and collaborative learning opportunities
Details
- This is a remote “work-from-home” position
- Work hours: 7 AM to 5 PM EST for training, and shift schedules may change after training.
At Fresh Prints, we deeply value the long-term contributions of our team. To recognize and celebrate that commitment, we offer a 2-month paid Sabbatical to eligible employees.
Fresh Prints is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes diversity, actively encouraging people of all backgrounds, ages, LGBTQ+, and those with disabilities to apply.
