Creative Artist Full Time NEW

as other techniques (screen-print, metals, accessories, etc.) The

Creative Artist also prepares art approvals for customers. Accurate,

timely completion of the duties of the Creative Artist is an essential

component in ensuring that companywide goals of quality and on-time

delivery are attained. The expectation is to support customer logo

requests and spec art requests by providing support and collaboration

with other departments. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Use template design to

create customer-requested logos. Manipulate customer art files in Adobe

Illustrator to follow our embroidery requirements. Prepare artwork

approvals following embroidery guidelines, color standards, and account

history to be presented to customers to show what they will receive.

Meet the daily production requirements goals of completing 1 job per 15

minutes average. Work on orders in a timely manner to ensure they are

going into production before the need-by date on the order. Ensure all

order notes and details are followed to prevent returned products.

Participate in cross-training within the team to maximize production and

quality goals. Provide feedback to management on processing. Workload

from Production Art including assigned spec art work. Additional duties

as assigned. MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Redraw files using Adobe

Illustrator to create Vector artwork. Prepare artwork for screen-print

Designs, Metal Accessories, And Other Specialty Products REQUIRED

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Extreme proficiency in Illustrator. Knowledge of both

MAC and PC OS Platforms Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop InDesign preferred.

Knowledge of other relevant computer software and systems. Excellent

verbal and written communication skills. Excellent electronic

communication and functional ability. Ability to multi-task under

pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Good problem-solving

skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail. Must

possess initiative, energy, and drive. Ability to maintain good working

relationships with co-workers and management. Excellent organizational

skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma required.

Vocational school graduate with study in graphic design a plus, with

experience in Graphic Design required. Associate?s, bachelor?s degree,