Preflight Artist

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Preflight Artist

REPORTS TO: Digitizing Supervisor

HOURS:

1st Shift: Monday - Friday: 6:30am-2:30pm - Base Pay $19.00/hr

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday; 2:30pm-12:30am - Base Pay $19.00/hr + $2/hr = Total Pay $21.00

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Pre-employment Screening: Background Check, Education Verification, References, Drug Test

DATE: 8/12/2026

We work with businesses and organizations of all kinds to provide them with personalized promotional products. A small part of their job is the biggest part of ours - that's why one of our core values is to provide remarkable service. When you work here, you'll be treated with the same level of respect and positive attitude.

As a preflight production artist, you will process electronic images suitable for imprinting on promotional products (i.e. garments). You will be working closely with the production team and customer service department to ensure incoming art is correct and pre-press ready for output. You may also be assigned to other production tasks as needed by other departments.

Here's what a typical day might look like. (These are the essential functions of the job.)

Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate the eight core principles that guide every 4imprint teammate on a daily basis: Honesty, Curiosity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Accountability, Empathy, Positive Attitude, Humility.
• Interpret work orders and job aids effectively to ensure accurate execution of job responsibilities.
• Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
• Review technical and artistic elements of layouts, graphics, colors, and fonts before processing and preflight press-ready files for output.
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Suggest improvements in the design patterns and implement the same.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise and collaborate with both the sales team and the printer operators and leads to fulfill design requirements while meeting client expectations.
• Catalog and reference art for future projects.
• Maintain a current understanding of trends and updates in your role.
• Participate in training classes and actively seek professional development.

You might be a fit for this position if you are:

• Friendly, tactful and professional in your communications on the phone and in e-mail.
• Someone who likes to multi-task, takes initiative to solve problems and thrives on deadlines.
• Organized and focused on the details that matter.
• Fluent with your illustration skills and computer-generated, production art.

Required education/skills/experience:

• Associate's degree in related field.

• Applicants with equivalent, relevant experience will also be considered.

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar field.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and either Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator.

• Knowledge of computer-generated, production art related skills and terminology.

• Knowledge of imprinting methods and experience in the promotional products industry is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail with exceptional creative skills.

• Please refer to the physical requirements form for details on the physical requirements of this role.

Work Environment:

4imprint has a drug-free workplace policy.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands listed in this job description.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others (verbally and in writing).
• Ability to enter data.
• Work will be performed at 4imprint, Oshkosh.

H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

The following five drugs or classes of drugs will be tested for: 1) Marijuana (THC) 2) Cocaine Metabolites 3) Phencyclidine 4) Amphetamines (Class) 5) Opiate Metabolites.

4imprint has a drug-free workplace policy.

Equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.