Production Artist

Brief Description

At Lids Sports Group, we don’t just sell hats — we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences. Our stores feature officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, alongside top brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica, and Mitchell & Ness. We’re also the industry leader in on-demand customization, offering in-store embroidery that turns everyday gear into one-of-a-kind statements. From specialty concept stores for the NBA and NHL, to iconic clubhouse destinations for the Yankees and Dodgers, we create immersive retail experiences that celebrate the teams fans love. Through collaborations with brands like Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company, Lids continues to redefine how fans represent their teams — in style.

Position Summary

Lids is seeking a skilled Production Artist with industry-specific knowledge and experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in collaborating with our private label design team, overseeing technical aspects of product development, and ensuring efficient communication with our factories.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with our private label design leader to develop comprehensive tech packs/specs for our apparel and accessories product lines, incorporating the latest industry trends and standards.
• Adhere to license-specific requirements to ensure accurate and compliant product output.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with our factories, ensuring timely updates on sample and sew-out approval status, while addressing any production-related concerns.
• Manage the style number guide and prepare presentation boards for internal use and external client presentations, showcasing product range and design innovation.
• Oversee and manage submission boards for our licensed product portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with brand guidelines.
• Continuously stay up to date on industry trends and competitors' offerings, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation in our product range.

Job Required Knowledge And Skills

• Expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat with a proven ability to apply these skills in a professional setting.
• Passion for sports and sports-inspired apparel, with an understanding of brand standards, licensing requirements, and current industry trends.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on producing high-quality work and maintaining brand consistency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Physical Demands & Requirements

In order to perform the essential functions of this job, an employee must be able to meet the following physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. This position requires less than 10% travel.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retailer Retirement Plan with company match
• 100% employer-paid benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous employee discount and exclusive perks
• Ongoing career development and professional training, including discounted secondary education and certification reimbursement
• A collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Early Wage Access options
• Bonus eligibility depending on position level

Work Environment

Onsite office work environment. Standard business hours from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; flexibility may be available upon request.

Additional Information

Employment Requirements: Candidates must possess the experience, skills, physical abilities, and qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential duties of the role and must be able to meet all applicable employment standards. Being legally authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment for this position. Current or future employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Applicants

In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to, or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information we collect include your name, email address, mailing address, other contact information, employment history, and educational history. We collect and use this information for human resources and business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating candidates for employment or future contract opportunities, and maintaining recruiting and hiring records. Upon a conditional job offer, we may require additional Personal Information for business purposes and background checks as permitted by law, including but not limited to government-issued identification numbers, work authorization, emergency contact information, criminal record information, and demographic data used for analytics and compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.

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