Creative Artist

Job Summary

The Creative Artist is responsible for preparing artwork for various production techniques, including embroidery, screen-printing, metals, and accessories. This role also involves preparing art approvals for customers. The timely and accurate completion of these duties is crucial for achieving company-wide goals related to quality and on-time delivery. The Creative Artist will support customer logo and spec art requests by collaborating with other departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize template designs to create customer-requested logos.
• Modify customer art files using Adobe Illustrator to meet specific embroidery requirements.
• Prepare artwork approvals according to embroidery guidelines, color standards, and account history for customer presentation.
• Achieve daily production targets, aiming for an average of one job completion every 15 minutes.
• Process orders promptly to ensure they enter production before their specified need-by dates.
• Adhere to all order notes and details to minimize product returns.
• Engage in cross-training within the team to enhance overall production and quality.
• Provide processing feedback to management.
• Manage workload from Production Art, including assigned spec art tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions

• Redraw files using Adobe Illustrator to generate vector artwork.
• Prepare artwork for screen-print designs, metal accessories, and other specialty products.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Familiarity with both MAC and PC operating systems.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• InDesign knowledge is preferred.
• Familiarity with other relevant computer software and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong electronic communication and functional abilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, energy, and drive.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships with colleagues and management.
• Superior organizational skills.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma is required. Graduation from a vocational school with a focus on graphic design is advantageous. Prior experience in Graphic Design is mandatory. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is also relevant.