Production Artist / Graphic Designer

Why Center Stage?

Center Stage Merchandising is one of the fastest-growing merchandise and apparel companies in the country, recently recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

We create headwear, apparel, and lifestyle products for brands across music, outdoor, western, automotive, and culture-driven spaces. Our team works with some of the most recognizable personalities, brands, and communities in entertainment and lifestyle culture while helping build products that people genuinely care about.

We move quickly, collaborate heavily, and care deeply about quality, creativity, and execution. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow inside a fast-paced creative environment and play a meaningful role in building products from concept to completion.

About the Role

Center Stage Merchandising is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Production Artist / Graphic Designer to join our growing creative team.

This role is ideal for someone who loves the execution side of design — preparing clean, production-ready artwork, organizing files, building tech packs, and helping bring products from concept to reality. You’ll work closely with our Creative Director, designers, project managers, and production partners to support the development of headwear, apparel, and lifestyle merchandise across a wide range of brands and industries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production-ready artwork files for headwear, apparel, and merchandise
• Build and update tech packs, mockups, and presentation materials
• Ensure artwork files are accurate, organized, and factory-ready
• Assist with revisions, color updates, file prep, and final approvals
• Collaborate closely with designers and project managers to execute creative efficiently
• Help maintain creative consistency across multiple brands and product categories
• Support the creative team in a deadline-driven, fast-moving environment

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop required)
• Understanding of production art, file setup, embroidery, screen print, and apparel decoration processes
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in apparel, headwear, merchandise, or lifestyle branding is a plus

Requirements

• Online portfolio required
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred, but talent and work ethic matter most

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person