Technical Graphic Artist

Unrivaled Teamwear; Lenexa (KS); In loco; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Unrivaled Teamwear LLC is seeking a Technical Graphic Artist in Lenexa, KS to produce presentation-ready and production-ready graphic art for domestic and offshore vendors. This role may involve work across our brands including Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design or related field and 2–3 years of graphic design experience, with mastery of Photoshop and Illustrator on Macintosh systems.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of experience in graphic arts/graphic design required.
• Mastery of Macintosh computer and graphic design software (Photoshop & Illustrator).

Mansioni

• Lends support to Creative Designers in the creation of support material for seasonal lines, ensuring graphics are completed on time.
• Build customized graphic and garment packages in SKOR system; read requests and follow directions.
• Produce custom designs as specified to product, decoration process, and licensing guidelines.
• Follow brand standards, licensing guidelines, garment specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Work with merchandising/sales reps and licensors to refine and edit art files as needed.
• Balance time and effort via SKOR deadlines and project coordination; high accuracy in fast-paced environments.

Conoscenze

Graphic design

Macintosh

Color theory

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent

Strumenti

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location 9700 Commerce Parkway,Lenexa, KS, 66219,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

Overview

The Technical Graphic Artist is responsible for the timely and accurate production of graphic art digital sketches that can be either Presentation Ready (namedrop sketches for client visits, catalog needs, sampled garment/graphic collections, client follow-up and general sketch needs), or Production Ready (files created for domestic and offshore vendors). This position may require work across our family of brands; Retail, Knights Apparel, Champion, GEAR, ComfortWash and Under Armour.

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

• Lends support to Creative Designers in the creation of support material as associated with seasonal lines, ensuring that all graphics are completed according to established policies and procedures and on time. On occasion, heavy modification of concept art may be required.
• Build customized graphic and garment packages as assigned in SKOR system. Read and interpret requests, following directions given and may also have to work independently with no specific direction. Produce custom designs as specified to product/style, decoration process, graphic concept and licensing guidelines.
• Follows brand standards, licensing guidelines, garment specifications, and manufacturing requirements; building a garment decoration that will experience success in the marketplace
• Works directly with merchandising and/or sales reps through SKOR and licensors, to refine and edit art files as needed.
• Balances and prioritizes time and efforts in business size, ROI, season and workflow via SKOR deadline, managers, project coordinators, and peers.
• Problem-solve and produce very quickly in fast paced situations with a high degree of accuracy in a highly demanding environment.
• Assign and map new art codes as needed
• Will learn and understand screen print, embroidery, special process and garment decoration production requirements.
• Possesses market knowledge for collegiate and Pro Sports leagues within the department. Stay current on design styles and trends for various business channels and markets.
• Communicates clearly and partners smoothly with internal and external clients, maintaining policies and procedures relating to overall departmental project flow.
• As time allows: Create graphic packages and other collateral for projects assigned by Sr. Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent industry related experience
• 2-3 years of experience in graphic arts/graphic design required
• Mastery of Macintosh computer and graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator)
• Understanding of basic graphic art concepts such as composition, color relationships and balance

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.