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 a Production Artist on our Order Management Team. This person will be responsible for preparing finished artwork according to customer specifications for final decoration. Reporting to the Manager of Order Management, this role plays an important part in handling all aspects of our art processes supporting all decoration techniques including print, deboss, laser engraving, heat transfer, digital printing and embroidery. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to Ashley Brown at abrown@gemline.com.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Activities to include Idea Generation System.
• Manage and route all incoming orders.
• Prepare finished art per order specs.
• Prepare previous art files for final output.
• Assist production on art related requirements.
• Prepare and send color separations for production.
• Maintain established production quota for a fast passed high volume environment.
• Additional tasks and deliverables as assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to utilize Continuous Improvement concepts and philosophies on a regular basis.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficient on PC.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions with accuracy.
• Knowledge of screen printing and related techniques.
• 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.
• Participate in Lean activities.
• 2+ years’ prior experience in Production Art or related field
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).