Graphic Designer

Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer / Print Production Specialist Job Description
The Junior Graphic Designer / Print Production Specialist supports label design and print-production needs with a strong focus on efficiency and accuracy. Approximately half of the role involves updating existing product labels, and the other half focuses on label printing and production. The position relies heavily on Adobe Illustrator to execute template-driven label artwork updates within established brand guidelines, with opportunities to grow into broader graphic responsibilities within the department.
Responsibilities
- Update existing product labels using Adobe Illustrator, following established templates and brand guidelines.
- Execute label artwork revisions and edits quickly and accurately, prioritizing efficiency over original creative design.
- Prepare files and documentation required for label print production, ensuring all information is complete and correct.
- Support label printing and production processes, learning and applying print-production best practices for labels.
- Perform data entry related to label information and production requirements, maintaining accuracy in all records.
- Collaborate effectively with team members in a fast-paced environment and adapt to unexpected changes in priorities or projects.
- Manage and track edits, revisions, and documentation through internal systems, ensuring timely submission for review.
- Work within brand guidelines and existing templates, making consistent, detail-oriented updates rather than creating new designs from scratch.
- Participate in portfolio review and feedback processes by presenting relevant work that demonstrates experience with label or brand updates.
- Contribute to a positive, long-term departmental culture with a desire to grow and expand responsibilities over time.
Essential Skills
- High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with the ability to perform template-driven label updates accurately and efficiently.
- Experience performing edits and revisions to existing designs and documentation.
- Ability to complete precise data entry related to labels and production requirements.
- Base understanding of print production processes for labels or a strong ability and willingness to learn label print production.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally within a team environment.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced setting with unexpected changes and shifting priorities.
- Experience working within brand guidelines and existing design templates rather than creating original designs.
- Ability to manage documentation, including tracking changes, edits, and revisions for review.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is beneficial and can be developed further on the job.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is helpful but not required, with training available if needed.
- Experience with documentation workflows, including organizing and submitting files for review.
- A portfolio that demonstrates relevant experience with label updates, brand maintenance, or similar production-focused design work.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all design and production tasks.
- Desire for a long-term position with the ambition to grow into a more graphic-exposed opportunity within the department.
Work Environment
This is a fully onsite role based in Oxnard, CA, working Monday through Friday, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is flexibility in daily start and end times as long as weekly requirements are completed and submitted for review. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with work centered on label design updates and print production using tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign. Team members collaborate closely, adapt to changing priorities, and focus on consistent, high-quality execution within established brand and template guidelines. Internal benefits and opportunities for growth within the department contribute to a supportive and engaging workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxnard, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Oxnard,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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