Technical Graphic Artist

Unrivaled Teamwear; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Unrivaled Teamwear in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Technical Graphic Artist to produce presentation and production ready art for our sports apparel brands. You will support designers, build custom graphics in the SKOR system, and ensure work meets brand, licensing and manufacturing standards.

The role involves collaborating with merchandising and sales, meeting deadlines, and learning screen print, embroidery, and other decoration processes to expand your expertise.

Job description

Brief Description

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 serves as the parent company of Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel, each an industry leader in the sports and team apparel space. Our family of brands know what goes into great decorated garments, using top-quality fabrics and offering creative decoration options. Each brand offers customers a premier selection and exceptional service for all their sportswear needs, from t-shirts and caps to fleece, performance wear, and outerwear.

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.

EEO Statement

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.