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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for separation artist in the United States is $24.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Separation Artist, you need a strong understanding of color theory, print production processes, and proficiency in graphic design, often supported by a degree in graphic arts or a related field. Knowledge of industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and specialized color separation tools like CorelDRAW or RIP software is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective collaboration with prepress and design teams are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate color separations, high-quality print output, and smooth workflow between creative and production departments.

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Separation Artists often face the challenge of balancing speed and accuracy when preparing artwork for print under tight deadlines. They must ensure that color separations are precise to prevent costly printing errors, which requires strong attention to detail and effective communication with designers and print operators. Managing multiple projects simultaneously and adapting to last-minute client changes are also common, so strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential. Collaborating closely with the production and design teams helps streamline the process and maintain quality standards.

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Separation Artists are professionals who prepare artwork for printing by separating an image into its component colors. This process is essential in industries like screen printing, offset printing, and textile printing, where each color is printed separately. Separation Artists use specialized software to ensure each color layer aligns perfectly, resulting in vibrant and accurate final prints. Their expertise helps optimize color quality and reduce printing errors, making them key contributors in the production process.
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Housekeeping Crew

Housekeeping Crew

Walton Arts Center

Fayetteville, AR โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
About Us
At Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best Arts and Entertainment to our audiences in Northwest Arkansas, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.
Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP aspire to be welcoming spaces where people can be their authentic selves. To truly embody our mission, we recognize the importance of reflecting the diversity of our community on our stages, in our audiences and within our workforce, volunteers and Board.
Our organization is committed to creating a welcoming environment, guided by our core values:?Relevance;?Inclusivity;?Sustainability;?Excellence. Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP is focused on promoting fairness and recognizes the value of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe these elements enhance the strength, creativity, and success of our team and the communities we serve.
Walton Arts Center Inc. operates two campuses: a 1,200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box in Fayetteville and an 11,000-capacity outdoor Amphitheatre known as the Walmart AMP in Rogers, AR. Walton Arts Center has been Arkansas' premier performing arts center for over 30 years and Walmart AMP has consistently been one of Billboard's top-rated amphitheaters producing 30 plus concerts per season.
Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, NWA (as the locals refer to it) includes Benton, Washington, and Madison counties, with five hub cities: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale and Siloam Springs. The economic opportunity is unparalleled, but so is the lifestyle - see: 400-plus miles of mountain biking trails and paved pathways, a thriving arts community complete with world-class performing arts center and museums, a legitimate beer and food scene, and live music to enjoy.?Best of all, it's a place where everyone is welcome.
Position Overview
The position will assist in overall sustainability practices, set-up and clean-up of Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP activities to include interacting with patrons when they attend shows. This role is event base and primarily scheduled on nights including weekends.
Requirements
Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
  • Keep the venue safe and clean at all time, including by not limited to: clean and disinfect all fixtures, floors, mirrors, doors and walls of restrooms, keep all guest facing area free of trash, restock restroom paper materials and hygiene products as needed.?
  • Execute work according to housekeeping schedule. Work may include but is not limited to cleaning restrooms, floor maintenance, and refuse disposal.
  • Execute set up of events according to events schedule and strike event setups as scheduled.
  • Maintain working relationship with users of Walton Arts Center and Walmart AMP
  • Work closely with Facilities Team to create shared vision of the facilities and work to be accomplished
  • Participate in the venue's sustainability program which could include implementing programs that conserve resources/prevent ?waste such as sorting waste and collecting recycling and educating our fans about our efforts.?
  • Sorting and separating recycling and compostable products from land fill waste.
  • Recording of weight, and landfill diversion rates
  • Provide support to groundskeeper as needed to maintain exterior standards of cleanliness.
  • Any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Must be a good communicator and team player
  • Must possess knowledge of cleaning equipment and supplies
  • Must be able to work in an environment with loud music, noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of the show
  • Represent Walton Arts Center / Walmart AMP at both on and off-site events, as requested.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, patrons, and tenants of leased spaces.
  • Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • Represent Walton Arts Center / Walmart AMP at both on and off-site events, as requested.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, patrons, and tenants of leased spaces.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications
The work environment as well as the intellectual, social, and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Training, Traits
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Comfortable with consistently adhering to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with many different types of people
  • An on-going desire to learn and improve
  • Ability to work independently as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Work Experience
  • Preferred experience in custodial, janitorial and housekeeping roles

Physical
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly (on telephone)
  • Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes
  • Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete, grass, and inclined surfaces.
  • Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold, heat, wind, and/or precipitation
  • Must be able to work in large, crowded environments, with flashing lights, loud music and noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events