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Graphic Design Lab Assistant Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Marketing Intern

South Pittsburg, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Design Marketing graphics for: * Artwork for trade show booth designs and other trade show artwork ... Maintaining Colonial's mailing list for marketing campaigns. * Assist with Colonial's sample kit ...

Assist with Colonial's sample kit system: messaging, graphics, giveaways, packaging & shipping etc ... Work with Colonial Applications Lab to promote new products.Work with UL Prospector contacts to ...

Lab Assistant - $18/hr

Franklin, TN

$18.63/hr

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Qualification : * 3+ Months of experience working in Lab is Mandatory If you are Interested ... We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design ...

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Maintain active membership at an Every Nation church. * Assist the Design Supervisor in determining design project deliverables and timeline. * Design and produce graphics for digital print, and ...

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, or related ...

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, or related ...

Junior Graphic Designer

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$35K - $44K/yr

Maintain active membership at an Every Nation church. * Assist the Design Supervisor in determining design project deliverables and timeline. * Design and produce graphics for digital print, and ...

Communication Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$51K - $68K/yr

Content Development & Strategy * Assist the design team in developing and managing content across a ... Both writing and graphic design samples are required. * Experience using My Emma or similar email ...

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Graphic Design Lab Assistant information

What does a graphic design lab assistant do?

As a Graphic Design Lab Assistant in a university, you'll frequently help students navigate design software, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure lab equipment is properly maintained. You may also assist faculty with preparing instructional materials or demonstrations, and help enforce lab policies to create an effective learning environment. Collaboration is key in this role, as you'll interact closely with both students and instructors while managing multiple tasks and staying up-to-date on design technology.

What is the difference between Graphic Design Lab Assistant vs Graphic Designer?

AspectGraphic Design Lab AssistantGraphic Designer
CredentialsAssociate degree or relevant certificationBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, design labs, or studiosAdvertising agencies, in-house design teams, freelance
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with setup, basic design tasks, equipment maintenanceConceptualize, create, and finalize visual designs

The Graphic Design Lab Assistant primarily supports the design process through technical and preparatory tasks, often working under supervision. In contrast, the Graphic Designer takes on creative responsibilities, developing original visual content. Both roles may overlap in skills and tools used, but their scope and level of responsibility differ significantly.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a graphic design lab assistant?

To thrive as a Graphic Design Lab Assistant, you need a solid understanding of design principles, familiarity with graphic design software, and often an associate degree or coursework in graphic design. Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and experience with digital printing or lab equipment are typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help support students and maintain an efficient lab environment. These abilities ensure smooth lab operations, assist users effectively, and uphold a high standard of creative work.

What is a graphic design lab assistant?

Graphic Design Lab Assistants are support staff who help maintain the smooth operation of graphic design labs in educational or creative settings. They assist students and faculty with equipment, software, and technical issues, ensuring that lab resources are accessible and functioning properly. Lab assistants may also help with organizing materials, troubleshooting hardware or software problems, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Their role is essential in fostering a supportive space for creativity and learning in graphic design.
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ESKO Graphic Production Artist

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY

White Bluff, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:

The ESKO Flexo Prepress Operator prepares, optimizes, and manages electronic files for flexographic and digital printing environments. This role uses advanced ESKO software to manage color consistency, automate platemaking workflows, and calibrate external proofing devices. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in flexographic standards, G7 methodology, press fingerprinting, color profile mapping.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review, trap, and manipulate customer digital artwork to meet specific flexographic and digital printing requirements.
  • Implement G7 colorimetric methodologies to ensure precise tonality and gray balance. Adjust tone reproduction curves to match standardized target print specifications.
  • Evaluate printed flexographic press fingerprint test charts. Analyze ink density, dot gain (TVI), and minimum dot breakout to establish exact baseline printing conditions.
  • Map, build, and maintain centralized ICC and device profiles within ESKO Color Pilot / Color Engine. Configure custom color strategies to accurately map spot colors and process builds across varying substrates and press types.
  • Configure jobs utilizing ESKO AE for HP Indigo. Preflight and analyze spot-to-CMYK conversions to optimize LAB match to Pantone LIVE. Coordinate digital variable data printing (VDP) assets.
  • Calibrate and profile Epson contract proofing devices using ESKO Pack Proof or Color Engine. Perform regular spectrophotometer linearization and media checks to verify color-accurate contract proofs.
  • Build efficient layouts using ESKO's automated step-and-repeat tools, integrating required distortion factors and cylinder metadata.
  • Assist manager, supervisor and administrator as needed with customer conference calls.
  • Follow established procedures, quality control steps and complete all required documentation.
  • Provide backup to Administrator for QA of LEN files.
  • Maintain consistent communications of project details and scheduled job status with graphics supervisor and administrator.
  • Maintain electronic file hierarchy and production file integrity.
  • Maintain a courteous and professional atmosphere.
  • Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • BS in Graphic Design or related field preferred
  • Minimum 5-7 years of color separation / job engineering experience in flexographic and digital flexible packaging / label manufacturing.
  • Advanced proficiency in ESKO software suite (Automation Engine, ArtPro+, Color Engine, Pack Proof) and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience with Crystal Platemaking workflows is preferred.
  • Proven experience using spectrophotometers (e.g., X-Rite) for press matching and color verification.
  • Strong understanding of ICC profiling, delta-E tolerances, UV LED plate exposure mechanics, and Digital Front End (DFE) architectures.
  • Proven experience using spectrophotometers (e.g., X-Rite) to read color targets, audit ink profiles, and diagnose press shift issues.
  • Ability to catch structural, font, or color gaps in complex multi-layer customer artwork prior to imaging.
  • Idealliance G7 Professional or G7 Expert certification is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a high-resolution graphics workstation.
  • Ability to pass a standard Munsell Hue/color blindness test.
  • Occasional handling and inspection of physical flexo plates and contract proofs