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Production Artist (Adobe Illustrator / Apparel Print / Pantone) – Immediate Start

Published on the May 01, 2026 in Design & Multimedia

About this project

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We’re looking for a highly detail-oriented Production Artist to prepare apparel print artwork for factory-ready production. This role is execution-focused (not concepting).

You will take existing designs and finalize them into clean, accurate, production-ready files.

Responsibilities:

Clean and organize Adobe Illustrator files
Assign and verify Pantone (PMS) colors
Prep print-ready artwork for overseas factories
Set up repeat patterns and ensure proper scale
Ensure clean layer structure and file organization
Flag and fix any production issues proactively

Requirements:

Expert in Adobe Illustrator
Experience with apparel or textile print production
Strong understanding of Pantone color systems
Extremely detail-oriented and fast
Strong written English communication

Project Details:

Immediate start
Fast turnaround required
Ongoing work possible
Paid test project required before hire

To Apply:
Please include:

Examples of production-ready files for seamless repeats and placement graphics on tee shirts.
Brief summary of your experience with Pantone TCX  + print prep
Confirmation of availability this next week
Estimated throughput: For a standard Illustrator file (moderate complexity), how many artworks can you prep per hour (scaling, Pantone assignment, cleanup)? Please include a brief explanation of your process.

Reference for brand aesthetic: https://www.shinesty.com/

Applications without relevant production examples will not be considered.

Category Design & Multimedia
Subcategory Other
Project size Medium

Project duration Not specified

Skills needed