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Location: On-Site
Job Type: Full Time
About Us
Charles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd. is a family-owned publishing company that has been publishing high-quality specialty titles and textbooks in the biomedical sciences since 1927. Our publishing program also includes a strong catalog in the behavioral sciences, education and special education, speech-language and hearing, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Additionally, we are one of the largest producers of books in the fields of criminal justice and law enforcement.
We’re currently looking for an Art Department Manager to lead our creative team, manage workflows, and help drive our projects from concept to completion. We’re a collaborative team dedicated to producing high-quality print materials and digital content.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee all creative projects, from initial concept through delivery
- Review and approve designs, layouts, and final artwork for accuracy and quality
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet deadlines and business goals
- eBook file prep and upload necessary files to all eBook providers
- Customer service for customer eBook download issues
- Contact Journals to create yearly budget for advertising
- Create and upload advertising material to journals
- Create monthly statement insert in both print and Constant Contact formats
- Maintain Facebook page
- Create promotional flyers when needed
- Update Website and print catalog
- Stay organized with department scheduling, budgeting, and vendor communication
- Keep workflows efficient and up to date with current publishing standards
What You Need
Software Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat
- Quark XPress
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Constant Contact
- Adobe Digital Editions
- Pocketbook software
- Comfortable working in a Mac environment
Technical Knowledge
- Ebook production and formatting experience
- Onyx platform familiarity is helpful but not required
- Some knowledge of Onyx code and file management systems is preferred (helpful for eBook and Amazon uploads, especially as platforms evolve)
Who You Are
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable learning new tools (we’ll provide instructions for our specific software)
- A team player with great communication skills
Benefits
- Opportunities for learning and growth
- Company paid: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Holidays, and Sick time off.
How to Apply
Click "Apply Now" to submit:
- Your resume
- A portfolio of your work (required)
- A brief cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit for this role
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Ebook experience needed for uploading ebooks to our partners and troubleshooting ebook sales on our website. Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite app.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Fashion & Apparel
- Manufacturing
- Logistics & Supply Chain
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in graphic artist jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- A portfolio demonstrating a range of completed commercial or brand design projects
- Two or more years of professional graphic design or visual production experience
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles
Tips for Your Graphic Artist Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to each application
Graphic artist hiring managers look at your portfolio before your resume. Swap in work samples that match the industry you're applying to, package design for CPG roles, editorial layouts for publishing, and brand systems for agency jobs.
List software versions on your resume
Many graphic artist postings screen for specific Adobe Creative Cloud versions or motion tools like After Effects. Name the exact applications and versions you use fluently so applicant tracking systems don't filter you out before a human reads your file.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists graphic artist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by specialty to narrow your search
Graphic artist is a broad title. Search specifically for the sub-discipline you do best, such as brand designer, packaging artist, or digital illustrator, so you're competing against candidates with matching backgrounds rather than a general pool.
Prepare a process walkthrough for interviews
Interviewers for graphic artist roles consistently ask you to walk through one project from brief to final file. Prepare a two-minute explanation of your creative decisions, feedback rounds, and how you handled conflicting direction from stakeholders.
Negotiate around the full offer, not just base pay
Software license reimbursement, hardware stipends, and continuing education budgets are common at studios and in-house teams. Ask about these before accepting, since they directly affect your out-of-pocket costs as a working graphic artist.
Graphic Artist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most graphic artists?
The companies hiring the most graphic artists right now include Ursus, Custom T's Poughkeepsie, and HII, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in advertising agencies, retail brands, and media companies with ongoing content production needs.
How many graphic artist jobs are remote?
About 33% of graphic artist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible creative roles in the job market. Digital illustration, brand identity, and social media design work tends to be the most remote-friendly, while print production and packaging roles more often require on-site access to proofing equipment.
How do you become a graphic artist?
Most graphic artists start by completing a degree or certificate program in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, where they build foundational skills in typography, layout, and color theory. From there, building a focused portfolio of real or spec projects is the most direct path to getting hired. Many entry-level roles also accept candidates who are self-taught but can demonstrate strong work through their portfolio.
Can you get hired as a graphic artist with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level graphic artist roles exist specifically for candidates with limited professional history, provided you have a solid portfolio. Internships, freelance projects, volunteer work for nonprofits, and spec redesigns of real brands all count as portfolio material. Focus your applications on smaller studios, startups, and in-house teams at regional companies, where hiring managers weigh creative potential more heavily than years on a resume.
What does the graphic artist interview process look like?
Most graphic artist interviews include an initial recruiter or hiring manager screen followed by a portfolio review meeting where you walk through two or three projects in detail. Some employers add a paid or unpaid design exercise to assess how you handle a real brief under time constraints. Final rounds typically involve meeting the creative director or team leads and discussing your process, software workflow, and how you respond to feedback.
Where can I find and apply to graphic artist jobs?
You can find and apply to graphic artist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits. No separate steps are required between finding a role and submitting your application.
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