Graphic Design Technician

Graphic Design Technician (Contract)

Please note: A portfolio or work samples are required to be considered.

Position Details

Location: St. Louis, MO (Local candidates only)Schedule: Hybrid – Monday through Thursday onsite, Fridays remoteDuration: 1-year contractEnvironment: Pet-friendly officeAbout the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a talented Graphic Design Technician to join its in-house creative team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, collaborative creative environment where you'll support the production of high-quality packaging and marketing assets for a nationally recognized consumer brand.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a production-focused design role. You'll partner closely with designers, production specialists, and project managers to prepare accurate, press-ready files while ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and produce digital artwork and print-ready production files with exceptional accuracy.Create design variations and adapt existing key artwork across multiple formats.Ensure all files meet brand standards, legal and regulatory requirements, and print specifications.Maintain strong typography, layout, and production quality standards.Perform image retouching, color correction, and prepress preparation.Manage digital assets and file organization efficiently.Collaborate with creative, production, proofreading, and project management teams to meet deadlines.Troubleshoot production files and resolve technical issues as needed.Communicate proactively if timelines or project scopes are at risk.Qualifications

5+ years of Mac-based digital production experience.Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.Strong understanding of typography, color management, file preparation, and print production.Experience preparing files for flexographic and offset printing.Experience with packaging artwork and packaging dielines is strongly preferred.Experience with Sketch and Keynote is a plus.Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.High school diploma required; additional college coursework is a plus.