Creative Artist

JOB SUMMARY:
The Creative Artist prepares artwork for embroidery as well 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, or equivalent professional experience in Graphic Design required.