WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report directly to the Production Art Manager or Senior Manager, while working in collaboration with fellow Graphic Production Artists and Graphic Designers. Your primary cross functional partners will be Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Product Management, Technical Design, PCC Development and Material Development.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Senior Production Artist to join the Apparel Graphic Production team. We are looking for a designer who loves the technical details of the graphic process as well as finding new ways of working. We are experts at putting art on both physical prototypes and digital renders. This role amplifies graphic design by delivering flawless, production-ready files. They are a trusted resource within the team, creating detailed and accurate graphic schematics, with the ability to run point for Production Art within given categories by attending meetings, identifying personal action items, and being available as the go-to graphic production resource for a greater, cross-functioning team. In addition, they will coach and lead our team into new ways of working. This candidate needs to have a creative mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, while keeping production moving forward.

This posting serves as an evergreen requisition for three Senior Production Artist positions within Apparel Digital Design. Candidates may be considered for any of the active openings attached to this requisition.

• To be considered, you must submit a creative design portfolio. Please provide website links or attach pdf files when you apply.
• Bachelor’s degree in  graphic design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 5+ years of experience in a design and/or production environment 
• Proficient knowledge of Illustrator and Adobe Suite
• Advanced of graphic applications such as ink types and trim substrates
• Understanding of product lifecycle and key deliverables
• Expert-Level listening, communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to support and lead peers in new tools and ways of working
• Ability to navigate ambiguity while continuing to collaborate with the team 
• Laser focus on the critical details that often get missed
• Ability to multi-task amidst competing priorities
• Curiosity for learning and building a strong design community
• Experience in 3D apparel programs (CLO or Browzwear) is preferred
• Understanding of Smartsheet, Airtable, and Miro is a plus
• A love for sports is a bonus but a love for design is essential

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

If this is you, we will be hiring for multiple Senior Production Artist roles to work on highly visible product across Cut & Sew, Tees and Uniforms, in the following sport offenses: Basketball, GFB and ACG. This is where sport, design and culture meet and where we are redefining graphics for both athletes and consumers. You will work with Design to create and finalize graphic details across multiple levels of product, from on athlete to retail. You will be inspired and challenged by a wide range of responsibilities and experiences.

You will do this by leveraging 2D and 3D tools. A typical day could include Production Art meetings and alignment, high-volume schematic creation and lay-down product page creation, creating documentation for downstream partners and reviewing strike-offs. In addition to creation, you will be responsible for tracking and maintaining updates on all appropriate files for accuracy through final approval. You will learn new tools and advocate for efficiencies in the product creation life cycle.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.