About Impress Designs Impress Designs has been in business since 1977 and has built a strong reputation in the decorated apparel and promotional products industry. Our team proudly decorates more than 3 million items annually through screen printing and embroidery, serving a wide range of customers and working with vendors across the industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Graphic Designer / Art Manager to lead and support our production art department. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented designer with strong production knowledge who enjoys leading a team, solving problems, and helping move artwork efficiently from concept through production. Position Overview The Graphic Designer / Art Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the art department while also providing hands on graphic design and production art support. This position plays a key role in ensuring artwork is accurate, production-ready, and completed on schedule. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience preparing artwork for screen printing and decorated apparel , including strong knowledge of color separations, pre-press requirements, and production processes. The Art Manager will work closely with our sales, production, and art teams to maintain quality standards, manage priorities, and ensure jobs move efficiently through the production process. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the daily workflow of the art and production art department. Create, modify, and prepare artwork for screen printing, embroidery, apparel, and promotional product applications. Prepare and review color separations and production-ready artwork for screen printing . Review artwork for accuracy, quality, color, sizing, placement, and production requirements before release. Schedule and prioritize artwork based on production deadlines and customer requirements. Assign and coordinate projects among members of the art team. Provide guidance, training, and feedback to graphic designers and production artists. Maintain consistent artwork and pre-press standards throughout the department. Troubleshoot artwork and production issues and develop practical solutions. Collaborate closely with sales and production teams to clarify artwork requirements and resolve questions before production. Help improve art department processes, organization, efficiency, and turnaround times. Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment. Stay current with graphic design, decorated apparel, screen-printing, embroidery, and industry trends. Assist with special design projects and other art department responsibilities as needed. Skills & Qualifications Expert level Adobe Creative Suite skills , particularly Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Strong graphic design and production art background. Advanced knowledge of color separations and artwork preparation for screen printing. Excellent understanding of vector artwork, raster graphics, color management, typography, and file preparation. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality. Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to make sound decisions independently and resolve complex production or artwork challenges. Ability to lead, train, and support a team while maintaining accountability and productivity. Comfortable working with sales, customer service, production, and other departments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Preferred Experience Previous experience in a screen-printing, embroidery, decorated apparel, or promotional products production facility . Previous art department leadership or management experience. Hands on screen-printing production knowledge. Knowledge of embroidery artwork and digitizing requirements. Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Benefits Paid time off Medical and dental insurance Supplemental insurance options Employee discounts Stable, established company with continued growth opportunities Join Our Team This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable and growing Texas-based company with decades of experience in the decorated apparel industry. If you are an experienced graphic designer who understands production, enjoys leading others, and knows how to take artwork from concept to production, we would like to hear from you. Impress Designs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person