Associate Designer

F. Schumacher & Co.•Passaic, NJ

4d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Paramount Prints is hiring an Associate Designer to prepare artwork and production files for screen printing. The role creates, edits, and finalizes color separations while accounting for the technical requirements of screen printing and ensuring that the separations retain the detail and match the approved artwork. The Associate Designer also prepares engraving files, supports layouts and repeat adjustments, organizes production files, tracks screen usage and remakes, and coordinates engraving of oversized screens with an outsourced vendor. The role works closely with designers to resolve artwork and production questions before engravings are executed, and with the Head of Design and Director of Production Planning from initial contact through approval of final designs. Clear project timing communication is expected. The position requires strong production knowledge, attention to detail, organization, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure while managing multiple tasks and revisions.

Requirements

Expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Strong working knowledge of screen-print production, including inks, underbases, trapping, halftones, mesh counts, and fabric or substrate considerations.
A sensitive eye for color.
Understanding of pattern repeats and layouts.
Detail-oriented, organized, and thorough.
Willingness to pitch in as needed, including on small tasks.
Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities.
Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure, multitask, follow directions, stay organized, and execute revisions accurately.
Resume and portfolio are required to apply.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of coloring programs such as AVA or Ned Graphics.
1–3 years of experience in separation work.

Responsibilities

Create, edit, and finalize color separations for screen printing, including halftone, spot color, CMYK, and index separations.
Ensure final separations match approved artwork and retain detail while accounting for screen-printing requirements.
Account for mesh counts, halftone/LPI settings, screen angles, and ink opacity and behavior on different fabrics when building separations.
Prepare engraving files for production.
Communicate with designers to resolve artwork or production questions and callouts before engravings are executed.
Execute simple layouts and adjust repeats and scale where necessary.
Scan and piece together documents as needed.
Track screen usage and remakes, and maintain accurate production logs.
Coordinate engraving of oversized screens with an outsourced vendor.
Assist with organizing files and ensuring clarity for production printing.
Work with the Head of Design and Director of Production Planning from initial contact through approval of final designs.
Communicate clear timing for each project.