Graphic Artist Job at Unrivaled Teamwear in Lenexa

Brief Description

About Unrivaled Teamwear

Unrivaled Teamwear serves as the parent company of Champion Teamwear, Gear for Sports, and Knights Apparel, each an industry leader in the sports and team apparel space.

Our family of brands know what goes into great decorated garments, using top-quality fabrics and offering creative decoration options. Each brand offers customers a premier selection and exceptional service for all their sportswear needs, from t-shirts and caps to fleece, performance wear, and outerwear.

Overview

This position is responsible for creating custom graphics for screen-printed sports apparel. The artist in this position is responsible for creating high quality designs that are sensitive to aesthetics, while maintaining specific production and efficiency goals. This position is centered around learning, retaining knowledge and developing an understanding of basic screen-printing processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Employee pulls and self-assigns projects through an on-line Art/Order dashboard.
• Read and interpret orders, following directions indicated on the order.
• Produce custom designs as specified on orders tied to defined product, decoration process, and graphic concepts.
• Follows brand standards, licensing guidelines, garment specifications, and manufacturing requirements; creating a garment decoration that will experience success in the marketplace.
• Runs Spell Check on every art.
• Works with Senior Artists to trouble shoot files and resolve art issues.
• Works directly with sales reps, buyers, and licensors, to refine and edit art files as needed.
• Works with Art Support to resolve and/or update order information.
• Works with Graphic Services to create color separation files which are used for producing screens.
• Manages orders and workflow to effectively meet all deadlines and ship date requirements.
• Saves art files to appropriate network locations.
• Will assist with Double Proofing, Quality Auditing, and Editing assignments as job knowledge increases.
• Special projects are assigned as needed.
• Overtime will be required at certain times throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Commercial Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of the Macintosh computer and advanced knowledge of Adobe – Creative Cloud, especially Adobe Illustrator.
• Professional design skills, including a strong knowledge and understanding of typography.
• Available to work overtime during peak demands and event seasons (daily and weekends).
• Understands the functions of the department, including the printing processes, art creation, order flow, licensing, art approvals and Graphic Services.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing as well as participate in E-Verify.