Graphic Designer - Part Time
๐ Job Overview
Job Title: Graphic Designer - Part Time
Company: Community Impact Printing
Location: Pflugerville, Texas, United States
Job Type: Part-Time
Category: Creative & Media / Art & Design / Marketing
Date Posted: 2026-09-29T19:37:22
Experience Level: 2-5 Years
Remote Status: On-site
๐ Role Summary
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This role is crucial for producing high-quality, press-ready print and advertising materials, focusing on accuracy and client satisfaction.
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The Graphic Designer will be responsible for translating client briefs into compelling visual concepts for various print formats.
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A key aspect involves meticulous file preparation and packaging to exact print specifications, ensuring seamless handover to prepress.
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The position requires a blend of creative execution and adherence to brand guidelines and design trends relevant to print advertising.
๐ Enhancement Note: The role is explicitly part-time (10-30 hours/week) and on-site, requiring a strong understanding of print production workflows and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency. The emphasis on "press-ready artwork" and "exact print specifications" indicates a highly operational and production-oriented design function, rather than purely conceptual creative work.
๐ Primary Responsibilities
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Prepare and package design files to precise print specifications, including bleeds, resolution, color modes, and file formats.
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Execute design and production of print and marketing materials such as ads, inserts, direct mail, and branded collateral, ensuring accuracy and strategic intent.
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Collaborate with account managers and sales teams to translate client briefs into clear, compelling visual concepts that align with brand standards.
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Manage multiple design projects within a fast-paced queue, prioritizing tasks independently to meet deadlines and minimize revisions.
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Apply client brand standards consistently and accurately across all deliverables, maintaining visual hierarchy, tone, and message.
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Stay current with design trends in print advertising and direct mail to inform creative solutions.
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Maintain organized, well-labeled file structures to facilitate efficient handoff to the prepress department.
๐ Enhancement Note: The core responsibilities emphasize the production and technical aspects of graphic design for print, including meticulous file preparation and adherence to strict specifications. This suggests a need for a designer who is not only creative but also highly process-oriented and detail-focused in a production environment.
๐ Skills & Qualifications
Education: While not explicitly stated, a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field is typically expected for roles requiring expert proficiency in design software and a strong portfolio.
Experience: 2-5 years of demonstrated experience in graphic design, with a significant focus on print production and advertising design.
Required Skills:
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Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop are essential daily tools.
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Proven experience designing for print: ads, inserts, direct mail, flyers, or similar formats.
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Strong working knowledge of print production requirements: bleeds, resolution, color modes, file formats, and file preparation.
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Exceptional eye for typography, spacing, color, and visual hierarchy.
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Ability to apply client brand standards consistently and accurately.
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Self-managed and deadline-driven; able to prioritize independently in a part-time capacity.
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A portfolio that reflects range, quality, and attention to detail is mandatory for consideration. Preferred Skills:
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Awareness of current trends in print design and advertising.
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Experience with prepress workflows and communication with print production teams.
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Understanding of direct mail design best practices and postal regulations.
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Ability to move through feedback rounds efficiently without sacrificing quality.
๐ Enhancement Note: The requirement for "expert proficiency" and
Application Requirements
Candidates must have expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and proven experience in print production and advertising design. A strong portfolio demonstrating range, quality, and attention to detail is required for consideration.