Associate Artist, Graphic Operations
About The Position
New Era Cap, LLC. is seeking an Associate Artist, Graphic Operations for their headquarters in downtown Buffalo, NY. This role provides template support and artwork deliverables for the product development and graphic operations teams. The position requires creative problem-solving, not design creation, and involves executing deliverables with urgency and accuracy according to the Manager, Graphic Production Art's direction. The Product & Graphic Operations team is responsible for creating graphic assets, product tech packs, and artwork approval files for headwear and apparel, as well as managing product reporting, calendar builds, and BOM deliverables. This team possesses an expert understanding of license logo guidelines and applies this knowledge to graphic production in alignment with Product Lifecycle Management systems. This role is 100% on-site, requiring in-person collaboration five days a week.
Requirements
- Ability to learn and retain rules and guidelines for licensed sports leagues, teams, and logos
- Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally for product design needs
- Ability to execute change with resiliency, urgency, and persistence
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in individually managing multiple projects daily while meeting established deadlines
- Commitment to representing the brand in all actions and decisions
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professionalism while working in dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Technical Design, or Communication Arts preferred; relevant job 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.
- Portfolio is required for application to be considered
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PLM preferred
- 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
- Create and submit designs for internal and external approvals and execute 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
- World-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth
- Paid parking
- Exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
