Production Artist

Production Artist (Apparel & Licensed Merchandise)

Company: Frontier
Location: Remote

About Frontier

Frontier helps companies grow full-time, cross-functional teams abroad by hiring and placing top talent in leading companies. We have successfully placed over 800 hires across 50 US-based startups and high-growth companies.

Production Artist Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Artist with experience preparing print-ready artwork for apparel, licensed merchandise, and consumer products. This role focuses on production workflows, technical layouts, file preparation, and the requirements needed to take artwork from concept to manufacturing, rather than traditional graphic design.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare production-ready artwork for apparel and licensed merchandise.
• Create and maintain organized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop files.
• Develop technical layouts, print specifications, and artwork packages for production.
• Ensure files meet print requirements, including color separations, bleed, placement specifications, and production standards.
• Work closely with design and production teams to execute revisions and maintain brand consistency.
• Follow style guides and approval requirements for licensed products.
• Support screen printing, DTG, embroidery, and other apparel decoration methods.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Production Artist, Apparel Graphic Artist, Technical Designer, or similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of print production workflows and file preparation.
• Experience creating: Technical layouts, Production specifications, Print-ready files, Color separations, Art proofs.
• Strong attention to detail and file organization.
• Ability to work from feedback, markups, and style guides.

Portfolio Requirements (Important)

Please include examples of:

• Technical production layouts
• Print-ready artwork
• Apparel production files
• Adobe Illustrator (.AI) or Photoshop (.PSD) working files

Candidates with only branding, social media, or marketing portfolios may not be considered. We are specifically seeking individuals with hands-on production artwork experience.

Nice to Have

• Licensed merchandise experience.
• Apparel production experience.
• Screen printing or embroidery knowledge.
• Experience working with U.S. retail brands.
• Familiarity with Pantone color systems and production approvals.