Production Artist (Apparel Graphics)

Job Details:

Job Title: Production Artist – Basketball WNBA Apparel Graphics

Location: Beaverton, OR – open to relocation; MUST include moving

Duration: 6 Months

Type: Full-Time, Contract

Note: Portfolio required – must include experience working on licensed products, technical schematics for logos and trims, and clear examples of what parts of the process the candidate has owned.

Description:

We are looking for a Production Artist to join the Design Production Art team who loves the technical details of the graphic process as well as finding new ways of working. This role amplifies graphic design by delivering flawless, production-ready files. They are a trusted resource within the team, creating detailed and accurate graphic schematics, with the ability to run point for Production Art within given categories by attending meetings, identifying personal action items, and being available as the go-to graphic production resource for a greater, cross-functioning team. In addition, they will coach and lead our team into new ways of working. This candidate needs to have a creative mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, while keeping production moving forward. You will report directly to the Production Art Manager or Senior Manager, while working in collaboration with fellow Graphic Production Artists and Graphic Designers. Your primary cross functional partners will be Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Product Management, Technical Development and Material Development. You will be working on highly visible Basketball WNBA product across cut and sew and tees. This is where sport, design, style and culture meet and where we are redefining graphics for both athletes and fans. You will work with Design to create and finalize graphic details across multiple levels of product. You will do this by leveraging 2D and 3D tools. A typical day could include Production Art meetings and alignment, high-volume schematic creation and Client-down product page creation, creating documentation for downstream partners and reviewing strike-offs. In addition to creation, you will be responsible for tracking and maintaining updates on all appropriate files for accuracy through final approval. You will learn new tools and advocate for efficiencies in the product creation life cycle.

Top 5-7 Skills:

Production Art for Apparel – 5+ YOEIllustrator and Adobe Suite proficiencyExperience with Licensed apparel, Visual systems experience, micro brandingAdvanced knowledge of graphic applications such as ink types and trim substratesConfident in logo and branding decisions, okay with ambiguity3D experience, CLO, AI tools – interest or experienceExpert-level listening, communication and organizational skills

Requirements for the role:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in a design and/or production environment5+ YOE in Production Art for ApparelProficient knowledge of Illustrator and Adobe SuiteAdvanced knowledge of graphic applications such as ink types and trim substratesUnderstanding of product lifecycle and key deliverablesExpert-Level listening, communication and organizational skillsProven ability to support and lead peers in new tools and ways of workingAbility to navigate ambiguity while continuing to collaborate with the teamLaser focus on the critical details that often get missedAbility to multi-task amidst competing prioritiesCuriosity for learning and building a strong design communityExperience in 3D apparel programs (CLO or Lotta) is preferredUnderstanding of Smartsheets, Airtable, and Miro is a plusA love for sports is a bonus but a love for design is essentialExperience with Licensed apparel, Visual systems experience, micro brandingConfident in logo and branding decisions they're making, okay with ambiguity, teams are still forming and not all answers will be clearPortfolio required – must include experience working on licensed products, technical schematics for logos and trims, clear examples of what parts of the process they've owned3D experience, CLO, AI tools – has an interest or experience with itWork on highly visible Basketball WNBA product across cut and sew and teesLeverage 2D and 3D tools – production art meetings and alignment, high-volume schematic creation and Client-down product page creation, creating documentation for downstream partners and reviewing strike-offsTrack and maintain updates on all appropriate files for accuracy through final approval

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in a design and/or production environment5+ YOE in Production Art for ApparelOr equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

Experience or interest with basketball and WNBA, interested in working across all WNBA teams, understanding of team and league demographicsWorking on cut and sew apparel and tee-shirtsPrevious industry experience preference: Yes

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.