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Production Artist

Challenger Sports
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
POSITION OVERVIEW:

Challenger Teamwear is looking for a Production Artist to join our art and design team.

Challenger Teamwear is a leading U.S. provider specializing in custom team uniforms, apparel, and online team store solutions for schools, clubs, and organizations across the nation.

Our reputation is built on a competitive sales strategy, industry-leading custom sublimation, strong in-house brands, and key partnerships with top national brands. Our in-house design, production, and technology capabilities allow us to streamline the uniform ordering process while guaranteeing premium quality and exceptional service to every program we support.

We are looking for a Production Artist to join our art and design team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversee all artwork that comes in as part of a Challenger Teamwear order. Specific responsibilities include:
  •  Manage, organize, and maintain a large volume of customer artwork files 
  •  Collaborate closely with Sales, Printing, and Customer Service teams 
  •  Support logo design efforts and convert customer artwork into vector format that meets current industry standards 
  •  Review, verify, and prepare orders for production 
  •  Prepare vector files for both silk screen printing and direct-to-film heat seal processes 
  •  Create digital mockups for customer approval and internal reference 
  •  Carefully proof all artwork to identify and correct errors 
  •  Deliver consistent, reliable results in a fast-paced environment 
  •  Continuously learn new processes and expand your skill set 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Associate's Degree a plus but not required
  • 2 years experience in Graphic Design
  • Strong technical proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, Google Chrome, Windows 11
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize work orders
  • Ability to effectively communicate through presentations and other written or verbal communication
  • Ability to develop and communicate job assignments, duties, and work schedules
  • Understanding of print and digital production
PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
  • Dexterity and Arm-Hand Steadiness – ability to quickly move hands, arms, fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble and the ability to keep hand and arm steady.
  • Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
  • Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to forty pounds (40) pounds if necessary.
BENEFITS
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Accident
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO
  • 401-k with company match
SHIFT
  • 40 hours/week
  • Day shift
WEEKLY DAY RANGE
  • M-F
  • 7:00 AM - 3:45 PM
PAY RATE
  • Based on experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Challenger Teamwear, to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  The company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.