Production Artist - Licensed Apparel

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Review and manage art submits from vendors, comments, revisions and approvals
• Log, photograph, evaluate and file submitted samples
• Utilize preproduction expertise to advise PD Teams and Vendors on how to best revise and resubmit strike-offs for successful execution
• Responsible for maintaining open communication and working relationship with cross functional partners including design, product development, and licensing
• Performs other job duties as needed

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience apparel art room production within a fashion retail company and/or agency
• Formal training (certified) and/or educational background in Graphic Arts required. AA or BA in Graphic Design preferred
• Expert level proficiency in a MAC based environment, utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator and Microsoft Office
• Preproduction experience in Fashion apparel with background in separating art and preparing files to be print ready for overseas vendors
• Excellent communication skills across all areas 
• Dedicated commitment to ensuring quality and exceeding designer and merchant satisfaction expectations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a deadline driven, fast paced environment. Adaptive to change and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Flexibility to deadline demands and seasonal schedules
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
• Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues. Creative and effective problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of various printing techniques and processes