Assistant, Graphic Artist (Production Art)

The Assistant Production Artist supports the Design Operations team in the creation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) packages and pre-production design work under the guidance of the Senior Final Artist. The Assistant Production Artist reports directly to the Product Development Manager.

• Attend style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process
• Provide technical callouts on art embellishments including embroideries, direct screen prints, appliques and fabric prints
• Assist in converting allover fabric print motif designs into repeat patterns for rotary and flatbed printing based on cylinder sizes and fabric widths
• Understanding of fabrication limitations and printing restrictions
• Work with supervisor to achieve designer’s expectations for each artwork
• Modify and update PLM information as needed though out the development/production process
• Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials
• Consistently reference BOM for all TP color/fabric/art numbers
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure production artwork meets all criteria before sharing with vendors
• Assist in setting up color separations, color call outs, sizing and art placements
• Provide support to the Designer during style review meetings by taking accurate notes on embellishment/art details for all product categories

• 1-2 years of relevant design experience
• Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented
• Working knowledge of the Pantone mixing system and how it relates to color matching.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Knowledge of Lotta Browzwear a plus
• Understanding of pattern nesting and production markers
• Detail oriented
• Familiar with printing processes and techniques as it applies to fabrications.