At Shinesty, our mission is to force the world to take itself less seriously. We make people laugh first and sell second. Our mothers don't always approve of what we do, but the millions of people we've entertained over the years do.
Shinesty is a fast-growing apparel brand known for bold prints, irreverent humor, and products that don't take themselves too seriously. Our creative team develops everything from iconic underwear prints to unexpected collaborations, and we pride ourselves on building products that are both clever and dangerously comfortable.
We're looking for a Print Design Assistant to help keep our design systems organized, support print development, and assist the design team in bringing ideas to life.
This role is perfect for someone who loves organization, systems, and design execution, and who wants to work closely with a creative team in a fast-moving environment.
Role Overview
The Print Design Assistant supports the print design team by managing artwork systems, preparing CADs, organizing design files, and helping bring creative concepts to life. This person will help ensure that our design process runs smoothly, especially during print reviews and product development cycles. The role blends creative support, design execution, and operational organization, with opportunities to contribute ideas and visual concepts.
Key Responsibilities
Print Design - Figma Board Management
Maintain seasonal Figma design boards
Ensure CADs and concepts are accurate, updated, and ready for review
Clearly communicate updates and tag team members when work is ready for sign-off
CAD & Artwork Support
Update CADs based on creative direction
Create colorway variations
Build repeat patterns; reduce color counts when needed
Ensure CADs accurately represent final artwork
Artwork Organization & Creative Systems
Help build and maintain Shinesty's print archive/catalog
Save and export final artwork files with correct artwork codes and properly proportioned CAD bodies; ensure files are properly labeled and easy to locate
Support internal creative organization systems
Concept & Creative Support
Pull visual references and inspiration imagery when needed
Generate AI-assisted concept explorations
Mock up simple product ideas for socks, hats, tees, underwear
Translate rough creative ideas into quick visual concepts for review
Catalog & Wholesale Support
Prepare CAD exports for line sheets and catalogs
Ensure correct artwork is ready for wholesale materials
Partner with Merchandising to own and maintain accuracy of all catalog and wholesale materials
Ideal Candidate
Extremely organized
Curious and proactive; comfortable working in a fast-moving creative environment
Self-motivated and able to manage tasks independentlySolution-oriented; comfortable offering ideas and visual options when exploring concepts
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting creative work through strong systems, organization, and design execution.
Working Hours
Hours from 10 AM - 6 PM ART time.
Working hours overlap with U.S. team for collaboration.
Requirements
Required
Expert-level Adobe Illustrator
Strong understanding of pattern repeats
Ability to reduce color counts and prep artwork for production
Strong file organization skills and attention to system structure; excellent attention to detail
Strong visual taste and design judgment with an ability to recognize brand-right artwork
Ability to maintain design integrity while preparing files for production
Design portfolio or examples of relevant work
Helpful But Not Required
Experience with Figma
Basic Photoshop
Familiarity with AI tools for reference gathering or concept exploration
Experience in apparel or print design
Internal tools used by the team include Monday, Google Docs, Slack, Figma, and Box (these can be learned on the job).
Benefits
Competitive salary paid in USD
Fully remote — international candidates welcome
Flexible PTO, no accrual needed
Access to all tools and resources required to be successful
A collaborative team that works hard, has fun, and takes pride in doing both
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