Associate Artist, Graphic Operations (Headwear & Apparel)

NEW ERA CAP LLC • Buffalo, NY

93d • $40,000 - $48,000

About The Position

The Associate Artist, Graphic Operations (Headwear & Apparel) provides template support and artwork deliverables that will be used by all product development and graphic operations team members. This position requires creative problem solving (not design creation) when executing all deliverables in accordance with direction from the Manager, Graphic Production Art and must act with urgency and accuracy. The Product & Graphic Operations team is responsible for building all graphic assets, product tech packs, and artwork approval files for the bulk of headwear and apparel initiatives, as well as executing all product reporting, calendar builds, and BOM deliverables for all go-to-market needs. This team has an expert understanding of license logo guidelines and translates that knowledge into graphic executions for production in alignment with our Product Lifecycle Management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Technical Design, or Communication Arts preferred; additional experience in lieu of degree considered
• Zero (0) to one (1) year of experience in graphics experience or equivalent combination or education and experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience with PLM preferred
• Portfolio is required for application to be considered

Nice To Haves

• Pre-press or pre-production experience is a plus
• Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support templates, graphic deliverables, and production tech packs in relationship to newly adopted product designs
• Maintain art guides for multiple leagues/teams to ensure the most current graphics are available for use
• Assist in the creation of sales assets within time and action calendar windows in collaboration with Product Development, Sourcing, and Product Line Management
• Creates and submits designs for internal and external approvals and executes necessary changes according to league/team guidelines
• Replicate artwork across all leagues/teams with high-level speed and accuracy
• Execute various miscellaneous artwork requests
• Review prototype samples against tech packs for production accuracy
• Understand and utilize multiple New Era project tracking and product creation systems
• Meet or exceed timelines associated with merchandising and/or go-to-market calendars
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and other supporting departments to ensure product accuracy for consumers
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid parking
• Exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear
• Professional development opportunities
• World-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees