Associate, Graphic Operations Art Job at New Era Cap Co., Inc. in Buffalo

New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand. 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 build of materials (BOM) deliverables for all go-to-market needs. Support templates and graphic deliverables 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 Execute various miscellaneous artwork requests as required Assist in Design Approval processes to submit artwork for review/revisions as necessary Replicate artwork across all leagues/teams with high-level speed and 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to learn and retain rules and guidelines for licensed sports leagues, teams, and logos Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop). Experience with PLM preferred Ability to collaborate cross-functionally for product design needs Ability to execute change with resiliency, urgency, and persistence Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail Proficient in individually managing projects with multiple priorities, meeting established deadlines and efficiently prioritizing workday to maximize productivity Commitment to representing the brand in all actions and decisions Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professionalism while working in dynamic, fast-paced environment 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 graphics experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with PLM preferred Pre-press or pre-production experience is a plus Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry is a plus Portfolio is required for application to be considered Travel Requirement 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global