In-House Graphic Designer (Screen Printing Focus)

In-House Digital Graphic Designer (Screen Printing Focus)

Location: Hudson, NC (On-Site)
Company: T-Shirt Specialty Inc.
Apply to: nicole@tshirtspecialty.com

About Us

T-Shirt Specialty Inc. is a woman-owned screen printing, embroidery, and promotional-item company that brings art to life. We specialize in high-color, complex simulated process printing for bands, businesses, schools, and organizations nationwide.

We’re bringing our art department in-house and are searching for a creative, driven designer who can lead the charge in quality, innovation, and artistic excellence.

The Role

We’re seeking a Digital Graphic Designer with strong knowledge of screen printing production, color theory, and detailed art creation. This person will be responsible for running our in-house art department, working closely with production to ensure every piece of artwork is optimized for print and represents the T-Shirt Specialty quality our clients expect.

The right person is a strong communicator, self-sufficient, and solution-oriented—someone who thrives on creativity, thinks outside the box, and works well within our close-knit team. We need someone who can manage projects from concept to press-ready, without hand-holding, and who genuinely enjoys collaborating in a positive, open-minded work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and prepare print-ready artwork for screen printing and embroidery.
• Perform color separations for simulated and spot color process printing.
• Apply advanced color theory and halftone knowledge for detailed, soft-hand prints.
• Manage digital proofs, communicate with clients and staff for approvals, and keep art timelines on track.
• Collaborate with production to ensure accurate sizing, registration, and color accuracy using our computer-to-screen (CTS) system.
• Organize and maintain artwork files, templates, and brand standards.
• Provide creative direction for internal and client projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably within a screen printing shop.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of screen printing setup, underbases, halftones, and layering.
• Experience preparing artwork for computer-to-screen systems (no film output).
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Creative thinker with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us

• Take the lead in building and shaping our new in-house art department.
• Work directly with our experienced screen printing and embroidery team.
• Be part of a woman-owned, fast-growing company that values art, teamwork, and innovation.
• Competitive pay and room for creative and professional growth.
• See your designs come to life on apparel worn nationwide.

To Apply

Send your resume, portfolio, and sample art, sample separations, or mockups to:
nicole@tshirtspecialty.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person