Associate Artist, Graphic Operations

We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand. Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap's Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY. The Product & Graphic Operations team is responsible for building all graphic assets, product tech packs, and artwork approval files for the bulk of headwear and apparel initiatives, as well as executing all product reporting, calendar builds, and BOM deliverables for all go-to-market needs. Responsibilities • Support templates, graphic deliverables, and production tech packs in relationship to newly adopted product designs • Maintain art guides for multiple leagues/teams to ensure the most current graphics are available for use • Assist in the creation of sales assets within time and action calendar windows in collaboration with Product Development, Sourcing, and Product Line Management • Creates and submits designs for internal and external approvals and executes necessary changes according to league/team guidelines • Replicate artwork across all leagues/teams with high-level speed and accuracy • Execute various miscellaneous artwork requests • Review prototype samples against tech packs for production accuracy • Understand and utilize multiple New Era project tracking and product creation systems • Meet or exceed timelines associated with merchandising and/or go-to-market calendars • Collaborate with Supply Chain and other supporting departments to ensure product accuracy for consumers • Keep all sensitive matters confidential • Other duties as assigned Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Technical Design, or Communication Arts preferred; additional experience in lieu of degree considered • Zero (0) to one (1) year of experience in graphics experience or equivalent combination or education and experience • Pre-press or pre-production experience is a plus • Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry is a plus • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).