Graphic Artist

This position is responsible for creating custom graphics for screen-printed sports apparel. The artist in this position is responsible for creating high quality designs that are sensitive to aesthetics, while maintaining branding compliance and specific production and efficiency goals. This position is centered around retaining knowledge and developing an understanding of basic screen-printing processes. Must possess proficient knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Typography.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produces custom designs with a consistent and high accuracy rate with a minimum number of edits. Runs spell check on every graphic and signs off on every order.
• Meets departmental production goals and consistently produces an acceptable volume of work.
• Works closely with scheduling to understand ship date requirements and deadlines, consistently turns rush orders around quickly.
• Must be able to multitask and quickly change priorities as needed.
• Understanding of screen print separation theory and to create production ready art files for separation process.
• Works closely with Senior/Lead Artists on team to produce complicated print techniques.
• Works on all types of orders and produces all types of art (Knights Apparel, Champion, Russell, and Rivalry Threads).
• Manages orders and workflow on desk and maintains files on art server.
• Follows brand standards, licensing guidelines, garment specifications, and manufacturing requirements; creating a garment decoration that will experience success in the marketplace.
• Works closely with Licensing team to maintains approvals through licensing approvals and branding updates.

Competencies

• Complies with GEAR’s attendance policy; Reliable, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Regularly demonstrates HBI Vision and Values.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates dependability by following instructions and responding to management direction and takes responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates quality by being accurate and thorough; Continues to look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Completes projects correctly and on time, contributes overtime for daily or weekend work as needed.
• Understands the functions of the department, including the printing processes, art creation, order flow, licensing, art approvals and Graphic Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Commercial Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of the Macintosh computer and advanced knowledge of Adobe – Creative Cloud, especially Adobe Illustrator.
• Professional design skills, including a strong knowledge and understanding of typography.
• Available to work overtime during peak demands and event seasons (daily and weekends).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Salary : $36,500 - $46,200