Gemline

Production Artist

THE COMPANY

Founded in 1958, Gemline is a multi-award-winning consumer products supplier servicing the $27B promotional products industry and is recognized as one of the largest and most respected companies in its industry. Ranked as the 12th largest supplier in revenues industrywide by the Advertising Specialty Institute, Gemline offers a diverse product portfolio that includes bags, backpacks, headwear, umbrellas, luggage, drinkware, electronics, stationery, writing instruments, gourmet foods, lifestyle gifts, and more. In addition to its 12 in-house developed brands, Gemline partners with 34 renowned global consumer brands, including Ahead™, American Tourister®, Anker®, Cool Gear®, CORKCICLE®, Cuisinart®, Hartmann®, High Sierra®, Igloo®, iLive®, MiiR®, Moleskine®, New Balance®, Osprey®, Paper Mate®, Samsonite®, Sharpie®, Timbuk2®, Yankee Candle® and more.

Gemline is widely recognized for its high-quality products, innovative design, retail brand portfolio, responsible business practices and exceptional customer service. The company has deep expertise in design, product engineering & development, CI/Lean, factory oversight, compliance and global sourcing diversification, and is an industry leader in sustainably made products. Its business model makes the process seamless and efficient for distributor partners, creating a strong B2B2B experience.

At Gemline, community is at the core of the company’s purpose, "We Promote Community," which shapes the company’s culture, influences product design, and drives its commitment to creating a positive global impact. Guided by its betterwayTM corporate social responsibility efforts, Gemline focuses on bettering people and the environment. In 2024, the company became both a globally certified B Corporation and registered Massachusetts B Corporation, reinforcing its dedication to balancing purpose and profit.

Gemline has been recognized as one of the Greatest Companies to Work For on multiple occasions, and most recently in 2025 by PPAI, a leading industry association. "Pride in People, Pride in Product" is more than a motto at Gemline, it is a way of life. The company’s associates play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional customer experience, guided by strong foundational values of trust, integrity, humility, diversity, community, and truth. Gemline's success reflects its associates' success, and its culture thrives on collaboration, initiative, continuous problem-solving, safety, and respect for people. 

Headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Gemline operates an integrated light manufacturing facility and distribution center, along with a secondary overflow warehouse, also in Lawrence. Additionally, the company operates a global technical center in Southern China that manages supply chain functions across Asia, including product development, sourcing, quality assurance, compliance, and logistics. It also has two sourcing offices in Vietnam and India. With approximately $140 million in annual revenue and 500 employees worldwide, Gemline is poised for continued growth.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Production Artist with a strong background in digital print to join our production team. Reporting to the Art Service Supervisor, the ideal candidate brings a hands-on understanding of how digital printing equipment interprets color and knows how to translate that knowledge into precise, press-ready art file adjustments. Along with this, the artist is responsible for preparing finished artwork according to customer specifications for final decoration on a variety of deco types including print, deboss, laser engraving and heat transfer. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to Ashley Brown at abrown@gemline.com.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, adjust, and optimize art files for digital print production, ensuring color output aligns with brand standards and customer expectations.
• Make informed CMYK adjustments to compensate for device-specific color behavior.
• Collaborate closely with the press operators and production team to understand machine behavior and calibrate file adjustments accordingly.
• Prepare finished art files for various deco techniques per order specifications.
• Prepare color separations for production team.
• Meet department quota standards for a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Active participant in our Continuous Improvement process.
• Additional tasks as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS

Spot Color to CMYK Conversion & Press Matching

• Understanding of PMS (Pantone Matching System) spot colors and their CMYK conversion equivalents.
• Proven ability to manually fine-tune CMYK values — adjusting individual ink channels — to match a target spot color on a specific press configuration.
• Understanding of how variables such as substrate, ink load, press speed, and RIP settings affect final color output.

Production File Preparation

• Ability to identify and resolve issues that appear visually correct on screen but will cause output problems on-press.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced production environment.

Required Software Proficiency

• Adobe Illustrator — advanced
• Adobe Photoshop — proficient
• Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - proficient
• PC – proficient

Additional Requirements

• Ability to utilize Continuous Improvement concepts and philosophies on a regular basis.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) recommended but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet/exceed established production standards.
• 2-4+ years’ prior experience in a production art or prepress role within a screen print, commercial print, or digital print production environment.
• Demonstrated portfolio or work samples showing color matching and press compensation experience.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our Company takes the security and privacy of job applicants very seriously. We will never ask for payment, bank details, or personal financial information as part of the application process. All our legitimate job postings can be found on our official website under the careers section (https://www.gemline.com/s/careers).