Graphic Production Artist I

adidas; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

adidas, based in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a design professional to execute final presentation visuals and deliver clean production files for apparel and headwear. You will ensure all graphics meet brand standards and collaborate across design, marketing, and development teams.

Responsibilities include creating line art, color cads, and production kits while maintaining SLA milestones and licensing submission requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess intermediate skills on MAC platform and be highly skilled in Adobe Illustrator.
• General knowledge of typography, Photoshop, Bridge and InDesign.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Ability to reconcile data using Excel.
• Knowledge of screen print production a plus; preferred with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Create entry level basic line art (FSA) and color cads for apparel and headwear for internal and external needs.
• Create clean production kits for apparel and headwear.
• Includes placements for additional silhouettes and manufacturing guides to fulfill non-screen print graphic completion.
• Create art compliant with product manufacturability, adidas standards and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with design/marketing/development or other requestors regarding visual direction.
• Submit files through proofing processes and deliver licensing-ready files per league rules.
• Own and track projects to complete milestones within SLAs and deliver art files to locations.
• Perform research, proofread art files and consult with art leads for guidance.

Skills

MAC proficiency

Adobe Illustrator

Typography

Photoshop

InDesign

Bridge

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Bridge

InDesign

Excel

Job description

Purpose:

Executes design direction for the brand through final presentation visuals. Confirm all graphics and material embellishment standards are met per design. Deliver clean production design files for all request types and maintain accuracy between graphic history.

Key Responsibilities

• Create entry level basic line art (FSA), color cads (formats) for apparel and headwear for internal and external needs.


• Create clean production kits for apparel and headwear.
  
  
  
  • Includes placements for additional silhouettes,
  
  
  • Manufacturing guides to fulfill non-screen print graphic completion.
  
  
  
  


• Create art that complies to product manufacturability, adidas standards, quality expectations and aligns to the team/league standards.


• Collaborate with design/marketing/development or unplanned requestor regarding visual direction.


• Collaborate with other business entities to fulfill deliverables.
  
  
  
  • Trim creation, Garment symbols, Identity Assurance, Collateral, Digital Image, etc.
  
  
  
  


• Submit files through the required proofing processes and deliver licensing ready files in the required deliverable per league entity.
  
  
  
  • Meet milestones for art reviews by following all league rules and edit accordingly within established SLAs.
  
  
  • Deliver Licensing submission files following all league rules and/or edit accordingly within established SLAs.
  
  
  
  


• Own and track projects to complete all milestones against established SLAs.


• Properly deliver all art files to the respective locations.
  
  
  
  • Load and provide detailed timeline input on AEM to reflect iteration.
  
  
  • Meet all SLAs for projects and revisions.
  
  
  
  


• Perform research, proofread all art files and consult with art leads for further guidance.


• Any other duties deemed necessary by management.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Must possess intermediate skills of MAC platform and be highly skilled in Adobe Illustrator


• Must possess general knowledge of typography, Photoshop, Bridge and InDesign


• General knowledge of Microsoft office suite. Ability to reconcile data using Excel.


• Knowledge of screen print production a plus. Preference will go to those candidates with relevant experience.


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, write business correspondence and communicate effectively.


• Strong work ethic, quick learner and excited to work with a fast-paced team


• Quality and detail of work is extremely important.


• Requires minimal direction and can work independently.


• Flexible nature with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks/activities simultaneously.


• Positive \"can do\" attitude while maintaining a high level of professionalism and can take direction well.


• Excellent time management and communication skills.


• Able to coordinate differing opinions and create collaboration from conflict.


• Excellent customer service and teaming skills.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

The working location of this position is Indianapolis, IN.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.