01 Prepare
Start with the right file.
Use the preferred software, file formats, resolution, line thickness, fonts, and color information below whenever possible.
Artwork & Design Services
Artwork & Design Services
Good branded merchandise starts with artwork that is ready for the decoration method and product. Review our preferred file formats, preparation guidelines, submission instructions, proof information, and creative-service options before production.
Already have your artwork? Send it to our team for review. Need help preparing or creating artwork? Paid artwork and design services are available.
Vector Files Preferred PMS Colors Welcome Proof Approval Before Production
Submit ArtworkFrom File to Production
Three things to know before production.
The exact artwork requirements can vary by product and decoration method. These guidelines help us begin the artwork and proof process with the strongest source files possible.
02 Submit
Send your artwork for review.
Email artwork to art@starlightad.com. Larger attachments may require a separate transfer arrangement.
03 Review
Review the proof before production.
Artwork proof and mockup review are part of the approval step before an order proceeds to production.
Artwork Guidelines
Preferred artwork setup.
Providing artwork in the preferred format helps our team evaluate files for the intended imprint or decoration method. If you do not have the required artwork, see our artwork and creative-service options below.
Platform
Mac or PC
Mac / OSX
PC / Windows
Preferred Software
Adobe artwork files
Adobe Illustrator® — .eps or .ai
Embed or include external images. Convert text to outlines or attach the required font file.
Adobe Photoshop® — .psd or .tif
Artwork should be sized appropriately at a minimum 300 DPI resolution. Suitable for full-color printing only.
Compression
Compressed files
WinZip — .zip
Stuffit — .sit
Vector for color separations
Vector art files (.eps or .ai) are required for color separations.
Minimum line thickness
Use a minimum line thickness of 0.5 points.
PMS colors
Please specify PMS color numbers when applicable.
Larger files
The current artwork guidance asks customers to contact Starlight for files larger than 10MB.
Submit Your Artwork
Send your files to our artwork team.
Send artwork files by email to art@starlightad.com. Email attachments over 25MB cannot be accepted, so please contact us to arrange a separate transfer method for larger artwork files.
Email ArtworkArtwork & Creative Services
Current published services & rates.
These services are available when artwork needs preparation, recreation, proofing, digitizing, or original design work. Rates shown below reflect the currently published artwork page and should be confirmed before this replacement is published.
Artwork Services
Production artwork support
Vector Recreation — Typeset**
$15
Vector Recreation — Basic
Not more than 30 minutes
$20
Vector Recreation — Medium
Not more than 1 hour
$35–$55
Vector Recreation — Complex*
1 hour+
$35/hr
Virtual Proofs
Per side / per product
$10
Embroidery Digitizing
Left chest, hats or sleeves — max. 4 inches
$35
Embroidery Digitizing
Full back / full front — max. 12 inches
$65
Creative Services
Design support
Logo Design
3 options + 3 revisions
Additional revisions +$35 each
$175
Corporate Stationery
3 options + 3 revisions
Additional revisions +$25 each
$95
Flyers & Banners
2 options + 3 revisions
Additional revisions +$35 each
$195
Current published pricing notes
* If artwork is complex and takes more than 1.5 hours, the current page states that Starlight will email the revised cost and proceed after confirmation.
** If a specific font is required, additional charges may apply.
The Approval Path
Artwork is one step in the larger project.
The overall project moves from your request and quote through artwork review and approval before production, followed by shipping or delivery.
01
Quote / Request
02
Artwork Proof & Mockup
03
Approval
04
Production
05
Shipping / Delivery
Artwork Ready?
Send us your artwork or tell us what you need.
Our team can review the files you have and help identify the next artwork step for your branded project. Artwork preparation and design charges may apply.