Job Title: Art Specialist

Job Description

The Art Specialist prepares, inspects, and processes customer artwork and proofs to meet established production requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role uses Adobe Illustrator and other design tools extensively to create accurate, production-ready files, identify and resolve artwork issues before they impact manufacturing, and support high-quality print and production outcomes. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys technology, detailed computer work, problem-solving, and producing precise, reliable results that directly influence manufacturing quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect, and process customer artwork and proofs in accordance with established production requirements and quality standards.
• Use Adobe Illustrator extensively to modify, clean up, and prepare artwork for manufacturing, ensuring files are accurate and production-ready.
• Build precise, production-ready digital files and proactively identify potential artwork or production issues before they become problems.
• Clean up and prepare logos and other graphics for digitizing and production, ensuring clarity, consistency, and proper formatting.
• Review layouts, colors, dimensions, positioning, and other technical specifications for accuracy and alignment with customer and production requirements.
• Troubleshoot artwork and file-related issues, resolving problems efficiently to keep production on schedule.
• Maintain organized electronic archives and file systems to ensure artwork and production files are easy to locate, track, and update.
• Work with Adobe Photoshop, Checkmate, Microsoft Excel, Automation Engine, Indigo front-end tools, Scan Master Designer, and other production technologies as part of daily tasks.
• Assist in other trained or cross-trained areas as needed to support overall production and team goals.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance as required to keep tools and systems operating effectively.
• Collaborate with team members to support a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma with proficiency in English and Math.
• Strong computer and technical skills, with the ability to work confidently in multiple software applications.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator or similar graphics software, with the ability to modify, clean up, and prepare artwork for production.
• Ability to review and verify layouts, colors, dimensions, and positioning for technical accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, production-ready files.
• Ability to troubleshoot artwork and file-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Organizational skills to maintain structured electronic archives and file systems.
• Comfort working with tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Checkmate, Microsoft Excel, Automation Engine, Indigo front-end tools, and Scan Master Designer, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Capability to perform routine equipment maintenance as part of daily responsibilities.
• Interest in technology, detailed computer work, and problem-solving within a manufacturing context.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in art design, graphic design, or related fields, particularly in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in customer support or order entry related to artwork or file processing.
• Understanding of layout, color, graphics, or print production processes.
• Post-secondary training in graphic arts or a related discipline (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with file processing workflows and preparing artwork specifically for manufacturing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented, continuous-improvement culture.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role based in a clean, safe, advanced manufacturing environment, working on-site five days a week with no remote option. Standard hours are 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., providing a consistent daytime schedule. The workplace emphasizes modern production technologies, including Adobe Creative tools, automation and workflow systems, and digital front-end equipment. The culture centers on collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on producing high-quality work. Team members benefit from a stable, long-standing organization with a history of innovation, employee ownership through an ESOP, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow their careers while contributing directly to manufacturing quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mason City, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mason City, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.