Production Artist, Athlete Apparel Graphics

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc. (IRI) in Beaverton, OR seeks a Production Artist for Athlete Apparel Graphics on a 6+ month contract. You will drive production-ready graphics and collaborate with Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Product Management and Technical Development.

You will manage multiple projects, use Illustrator/Adobe Suite, and coach peers as you advance new ways of working within a fast-paced design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a design and/or production environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Illustrator and Adobe Suite.
• Understanding of product lifecycle and key deliverables.
• Excellent listening, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead peers in new tools and ways of working.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity while collaborating with the team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task under deadlines.
• Curiosity for learning and building a design community.
• Experience with 3D apparel programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of Smartsheet, Airtable, and Miro is a plus.
• Love for sports is a bonus, but design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on highly visible product across cut and sew and tees inspired by Signature Basketball Athletes.
• Collaborate with Design to finalize graphic details across multiple levels of product.
• Create and maintain production files, digitize layouts, and support downstream partners.
• Use 2D and 3D tools to produce production-ready graphics.
• Participate in Production Art meetings and alignment, and oversee updates to files through final approval.

Skills

Illustrator

Adobe Suite

Production Art

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Ambiguity management

Team leadership

3D apparel tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Smartsheet

Airtable

Miro

CLO/Lotta (3D)

Job description

Job Title: Production Artist, Athlete Apparel Graphics

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Job Description:

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report directly to the Production Art Manager or Senior Manager, while working in collaboration with fellow Graphic Production Artists and Graphic Designers. Your primary cross functional partners will be Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Product Management, Technical Development and Material Development.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Production Artist to join the Design Production Art team who loves the technical details of the graphic process as well as finding new ways of working. This role amplifies graphic design by delivering flawless, production-ready files. They are a trusted resource within the team, creating detailed and accurate graphic schematics, with the ability to run point for Production Art within given categories by attending meetings, identifying personal action items, and being available as the go-to graphic production resource for a greater, cross-functioning team. In addition, they will coach and lead our team into new ways of working. This candidate needs to have a creative mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, while keeping production moving forward.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience


• 5+ years of experience in a design and/or production environment


• Proficient knowledge of Illustrator and Adobe Suite


• Advanced of graphic applications such as ink types and trim substrates


• Understanding of product lifecycle and key deliverables


• Expert-Level listening, communication and organizational skills


• Proven ability to support and lead peers in new tools and ways of working


• Ability to navigate ambiguity while continuing to collaborate with the team


• Laser focus on the critical details that often get missed


• Ability to multi-task amidst competing priorities


• Curiosity for learning and building a strong design community


• Experience in 3D apparel programs (CLO or Lotta) is preferred


• Understanding of Smartsheet, Airtable, and Miro is a plus


• A love for sports is a bonus, but a love for design is essential

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

If this is you, you will be working on highly visible product across cut and sew and tees inspired by Signature Basketball Athletes. This is where sport, design, style and culture meet and where we are redefining graphics for both athletes and fans. You will work with Design to create and finalize graphic details across multiple levels of product. You will be inspired and challenged by a wide range of responsibilities and experiences.

You will do this by leveraging 2D and 3D tools. A typical day could include Production Art meetings and alignment, high-volume schematic creation and lay-down product page creation, creating documentation for downstream partners and reviewing strike-offs. In addition to creation, you will be responsible for tracking and maintaining updates on all appropriate files for accuracy through final approval. You will learn new tools and advocate for efficiencies in the product creation life cycle.