Graphic Artist - Screen Print

Unrivaled Teamwear; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Unrivaled Teamwear in Lenexa, KS designs and decorates team gear, from tees to outerwear, and this graphic artist creates and audits custom graphics for screen-printed apparel while maintaining production efficiency.

Responsibilities include reading orders, producing designs per specifications, following brand standards, and running spell checks. Collaboration with senior artists, sales reps, licensors, and Graphic Services ensures timely delivery and quality control.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commercial Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related experience.
• Proficient in Macintosh and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong typography and professional design skills.
• Ability to work overtime during peak demands and event seasons.

Responsibilities

• Employee pulls and self-assigns projects through an on-line Art/Order dashboard.
• Read and interpret orders, following directions indicated on the order.
• Produce custom designs as specified on orders tied to defined product, decoration process, and graphic concepts.
• Follows brand standards, licensing guidelines, garment specifications, and manufacturing requirements; creating a garment decoration that will experience success in the marketplace.
• Runs Spell Check on every art.
• Works with Senior Artists to trouble shoot files and resolve art issues.
• Works directly with sales reps, buyers, and licensors, to refine and edit art files as needed.
• Works with Art Support to resolve and/or update order information.
• Works with Graphic Services to create color separation files which are used for producing screens.
• Manages orders and workflow to effectively meet all deadlines and ship date requirements.
• Saves art files to appropriate network locations.
• Will assist with Double Proofing, Quality Auditing, and Editing assignments as job knowledge increases.
• Special projects are assigned as needed.
• Overtime will be required at certain times throughout the year.

Skills

Typography

Graphic design

Professional design skills

Education

Degree in Commercial Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related experience

Tools

Macintosh

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Brief Description

This position is responsible for creating and auditing 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 specific production and efficiency goals. This position is centered around learning, retaining knowledge and developing an understanding of basic screen-printing processes.

About Unrivaled Teamwear

Unrivaled Teamwear is the fast-growing parent company behind Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel. Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, we design, decorate, and deliver team gear — tees, fleece, performance wear, outerwear, headwear, and accessories — for customers ranging from big box retailers, college bookstores, golf courses and resorts, and national retailers.
We've grown quickly over the past year and expect that growth to continue. We are looking for motivated candidates looking to grow their career alongside the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Employee pulls and self-assigns projects through an on-line Art/Order dashboard.
• Read and interpret orders, following directions indicated on the order.
• Produce custom designs as specified on orders tied to defined product, decoration process, and graphic concepts.
• Follows brand standards, licensing guidelines, garment specifications, and manufacturing requirements; creating a garment decoration that will experience success in the marketplace.
• Runs Spell Check on every art.
• Works with Senior Artists to trouble shoot files and resolve art issues.
• Works directly with sales reps, buyers, and licensors, to refine and edit art files as needed.
• Works with Art Support to resolve and/or update order information.
• Works with Graphic Services to create color separation files which are used for producing screens.
• Manages orders and workflow to effectively meet all deadlines and ship date requirements.
• Saves art files to appropriate network locations.
• Will assist with Double Proofing, Quality Auditing, and Editing assignments as job knowledge increases.
• Special projects are assigned as needed.
• Overtime will be required at certain times throughout the year.

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).
• Understands the functions of the department, including the printing processes, art creation, order flow, licensing, art approvals and Graphic Services.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing as well as participate in E-Verify.