Screen Printer

Separation Artist for Screen PrintingDuration: approx 6-12 months40 hours/weekHybrid :Onsite in Tampa Tue-Thur, WFH Mon and FriPay: $24/hrIndustry: ApparelJOB SUMMARY:The Separations Artist is responsible for preparing, correcting, and optimizing production-ready color separations for licensed apparel and related products. This role ensures artwork meets print method, manufacturing, and licensor requirements while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across high-volume seasonal programs. The Separations Artist plays a critical role in protecting print quality, reducing downstream errors, and supporting on-time production.GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Create, edit, and finalize color separations for screen print, digital, and specialty print methods (including simulated process, spot color, and index where applicable).• Ensure separations adhere to approved art, brand standards, and licensor guidelines (e.g., league rules, trademarks, color accuracy).• Prepare production-ready files with correct line weights, trapping, underbases, overprints, halftones, and print callouts.• Review incoming artwork for technical risks and proactively flag issues related to printability, color count, fabric type, or press limitations.• Partner closely with Production Art, Manufacturing Art, Sampling, and vendors to troubleshoot print challenges and resolve issues quickly.• Support sampling, pre-production, and bulk production timelines by meeting SLA and seasonal deadlines.• Maintain consistency and accuracy across multiple styles, SKUs, and seasonal refreshes.• Update or adjust separations based on revisions, corrections, or licensor feedback.• Follow established workflows, naming conventions, and file management standards.• Contribute to process improvements that reduce rework, errors, and production delays.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:• 3+ years of professional experience in color separations for apparel or related print manufacturing.• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.• Strong understanding of screen-print production, inks, underbases, trapping, halftones, and fabric considerations.• Experience supporting high-volume, fast-paced production environments.• High attention to detail with strong quality control instincts.• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.• Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.• Working knowledge of licensed or branded product workflows preferred.GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:• Experience with sports licensing (NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, etc.).• Familiarity with overseas manufacturing and vendor handoff requirements.• Knowledge of digital print, hybrid print methods, or specialty inks.• Experience working within PLM or workflow management systems.• Accuracy and quality of separations (reduction in print errors and rework).• On-time delivery aligned to seasonal calendars.• Adherence to licensor and brand standards.• Effective collaboration with cross-functional partners.• Continuous improvement contributions to workflow efficiency.