
Graphic Designer 3
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Overview
Job Description
Production Artist, Basketball WNBA Apparel Graphics
- Sport
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 Development and Material Development.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Production Artist to join the Design Production Art team who loves the technical details of the graphic process as well as finding new ways of working. 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.
Bachelor s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in a design and/or production environmentProficient knowledge of Illustrator and Adobe SuiteAdvanced of graphic applications such as ink types and trim substratesUnderstanding of product lifecycle and key deliverablesExpert-Level listening, communication and organizational skillsProven ability to support and lead peers in new tools and ways of workingAbility to navigate ambiguity while continuing to collaborate with the teamLaser focus on the critical details that often get missedAbility to multi-task amidst competing prioritiesCuriosity for learning and building a strong design communityExperience in 3D apparel programs (CLO or Lotta) is preferredUnderstanding of Smartsheets, Airtable, and Miro is a plusA love for sports is a bonus but a love for design is essential
WHAT YOU LL WORK ON
If this is you, you will be working on highly visible Basketball WNBA product across cut and sew and tees. This is where sport, design, style and culture meet and where we are redefining graphics for both athletes and fans. You will work with Design to create and finalize graphic details across multiple levels of product. 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 Client-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.
NExT Supplier NotesGeneral Information:Location and/or time zone: PHK, open to relocation
- MUST include movingReason for opening: Project SupportExpected contract length: 6 monthsTeam details & who they will work with: Working on WNBA products, Production Artist Apparel Digital Design, Design AP Excellence
Desired Candidate Profile:Minimum required years of experience: 5+ YOE in Production Art for ApparelEducation requirements: Bachelors or equivalent experienceMust have skills:Experience with Licensed apparel, Visual systems experience, micro brandingConfident in logo and branding decisions they're making, okay with ambiguity, teams are still forming and not all answers will be clearPortfolio: experience working on licensed products, includes technical schematics for logos and trims, clear examples of what parts of the process they've ownedNice to have skills:Experience or interest with basketball and WNBAI, is interested in working across all WNBA teams, it s helpful if they have an understanding of team and league demographicsWorking on cut and sew apparel and tee-shirtsSoftware/technical requirements:3D experience, CLO, Ai tools - has an interest or experience with itPrevious /industry experience preference: Yes
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