Technical Graphic Artist

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.
• Builds customized graphic and garment packages as assigned in SKOR system.
• Reads and interprets requests, following directions given and may also have to work independently with no specific direction.
• Produces 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.
• Solves problems and produces very quickly in fast-paced situations with a high degree of accuracy in a highly demanding environment.
• Assigns and maps new art codes as needed.
• Possesses market knowledge for collegiate and Pro Sports leagues within the department. Stays 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: Creates graphic packages and other collateral for projects assigned by Sr. Manager.

Requirements

• 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