Coordinator, Graphic Operations (Canada)

NEW ERA CAP LLC•Mississauga, ON

6d•CA$50,000 - CA$56,500•Onsite

About The Position

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products. Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand. Apply to join New Era's team! New Era’s design team executes creative products developed in line with our development merchandising plans. The team is responsible for the complete design execution process in PLM before sourcing and production of the product. The Coordinator, Graphic Operations will create tech packs and selling tools. As part of the design team, the Coordinator, Graphic Operations is responsible for ensuring all aesthetic design, color, fabrics, logos and trims are translated into sales assets and production ready standards in alignment with our Product Lifecycle Management systems. The role of Coordinator, Graphic Operations is to deliver accurate executions of these standards and support various graphic needs as necessary.

Requirements

Support graphic needs in relationship to adopted product designs
Assist in the creation of sales assets in accordance with timelines and deadlines
Execute single or mass product tech packs based on design direction
Submit design concepts through the design Approval process – revise artwork when needed according to league/team guidelines
Replicate artwork across all leagues/teams with high-level speed and accuracy
Understand and utilize multiple New Era project tracking and product creation systems
Build artwork guidelines for embroidery file creation
Execute various miscellaneous artwork requests as necessary
Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive person who adapts to change and with urgency and persistence
Takes initiative, is solution oriented and follows through on projects/requests until there is resolution
Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Technical Design or Communication Arts preferred; relevant job experience in lieu of degree will be considered
One (1) to Three (3) years of workplace experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop) required

Nice To Haves

PLM experience preferred
Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry preferred

Responsibilities

Support graphic needs in relationship to adopted product designs
Assist in the creation of sales assets in accordance with timelines and deadlines
Execute single or mass product tech packs based on design direction
Submit design concepts through the design Approval process; revise artwork when needed according to league/team guidelines
Replicate artwork across all leagues/teams with high-level speed and accuracy
Understand and utilize multiple New Era project tracking and product creation systems
Build artwork guidelines for embroidery file creation
Execute various miscellaneous artwork requests as necessary
Keep all sensitive matters confidential
Other duties as assigned