LEAD ILLUSTRATOR / DESIGNER FOR CUSTOM APPAREL / SCREEN PRINTING Position Available In Volusia, Florida

LEAD ILLUSTRATOR / DESIGNER FOR CUSTOM APPAREL / SCREEN PRINTING TROPICAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED, INC. 701

Glades Court, Port Orange, FL 32127 ILLUSTRATOR / ARTIST / SCREEN

PRINTING DESIGNER-APPAREL & PRINT INDUSTRY

Tropical Enterprises Limited, Inc., Port Orange, FL www.telfla.com Illustrator / Artist / Designer (Full Time)

Salary:

$50,000-54,000 annually Immediate opening for a full-time highly qualified Illustrator/Artist/Designer in the screen printing industry. We are looking for an individual who will be passionate about growing our business through custom branded products that we produce for our clients with an emphasis on illustrating/designing for t-shirts and other custom apparel. Our customer base is very diverse, so candidate must have an adaptable style to fit within a wide range of customer aesthetics. Creative professional must be extremely experienced, enthusiastic, reliable, detail-oriented and have an excellent work ethic. Candidate must be accustomed to a fast-paced environment and work well both independently and with a team. Candidate is required to have excellent illustration and design skills as well as communication skills. Must have at least six years’ experience in the screen printing and custom apparel industry. Must have knowledge of current trends in today’s merchandise market, fashion and design trends.

Responsibilities:

Create original, highly-detailed illustrated designs for screen printed t-shirts Create custom logos and branding for clients’ businesses and merchandise Prepare approved designs for screen printing with detailed knowledge of outputting color separations, underlays, registration, etc. Ability to redraw graphics and/or artwork from images provided by reps/customers Possess strong creativity, illustration and design skills Generate vector illustrations/renderings at a fast pace Have excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills Multi-task on multitude of projects at once in various stages of completion Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, prioritize and organize in accordance with changing project priorities Work independently (on-site) as well as with a team Communicate with staff and clients via email, phone and in person and respond to questions from all sources Work with a variety of clients with ability to understand and interpret their ideas into original artwork Ability to coordinate project scheduling with sales department Upload designs onto web for online viewing and approval

Requirements:

Education:

Completion of 2-4 years of college/art institution with art, illustration or graphic design degree

Experience:

Minimum 6 years’ experience in Illustration/Graphic Design in the custom apparel/screen print industry Strong illustration and design skills with ability to execute full, clean, detailed vector designs in up to 10 colors Ability to execute and design engaging illustrations for apparel Thorough knowledge of screen printing separations including ability to generate and output for production Creative thinking ability, capability of creating original art, illustrations, or improving/duplicating existing art Excellent time management skills with ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines Ability to design quickly with fast turnaround and keep up with moderate to heavy workload Ability to accept constructive criticism and adjust work accordingly Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Must be even-tempered, team-spirited, and able to work with a variety of personalities in an effective manner Basic knowledge of web design and internet image format Extensive experience in Adobe Creative Suite with proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office Suite on Mac and/or PC platform Extensive experience using Mac platform and Wacom products Excellent and extensive portfolio and/or website required Resume required along with three professional references•

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OUR COMPANY

We are a locally-owned and well-established company in Port Orange, Florida and have been in business for over 40 years. Our primary focus is to offer customers a wide range of marketing choices for their businesses, from custom apparel that includes screen printed and embroidered goods, to promotional items to a variety of pre-press printing. We work as a team within a fast-paced, high-volume environment that is customer driven, with an emphasis on excellent customer service, accuracy and timeliness. We promote an environment that offers challenge, fosters enthusiasm, maximizes full potential and rewards talent. Our core values are integrity, safety, diversity, customer service, focus, continuous improvement, innovation, and excellent performance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 – $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): How many years of screen printing and color separations experience do you have? Can you provide an extensive portfolio showing your work and expertise in the screen printing industry?

Experience:

Illustration:

6 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Port Orange, FL 32127 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Port Orange, FL 32127: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person