General Description:
Creates and prepares final art for a variety of uses, including, but not limited to, customization, point-of-sale, marketing collateral, and packaging; designs graphics for electronic media; ensures compliance with Lids policies and procedures
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creates and prepares illustrated graphics for customization needs for use in stores and on web
- Illustrates and develops graphics for electronic media, including, but not limited to, web, display, email and social media
- Illustrates, develops and implements all facets of creative production within projects; ensures all aspects of production are completed in a timely fashion
- Manages electronic files; ensures that all digital files are used in compliance within Lids Sports Group guidelines
- Collaborates with the Digital Customization team and business partners to establish project timelines and expectations; coordinates support from external partners on an as needed basis
- Creates visual communication solutions to satisfy project needs through original creation or use of external partners
- Ensures quality assurance of all printed material proofs; reviews projects and ensures that they are in compliance with Lids Sports Group guidelines and expectations
- Ensures proper usage and distribution of Lids Sports Group trademarks and identity materials
- Maintains electronic project records, materials and printed samples
- Keeps abreast of technology, customer needs and industry-related trends
- Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management
Job Required Knowledge, Skills And Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design/Illustration or equivalent education and experience
- Experience in Graphic Illustration preferred
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and other Adobe Creative suite applications
- Demonstrated expertise with MS Office suite applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to research and resolve issues
- Well organized with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent time management skills; ability to multi-task and track multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to present information in a public setting
- Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations
- Have exceptional drawing skills with a strong portfolio showcasing hand-drawn custom designs.
- Be able to create original, detailed, and visually striking artwork tailored to company needs.
- Possess a solid understanding of various artistic styles and techniques.
- Be comfortable collaborating with clients and teams to bring concepts to life.
- Demonstrate proficiency in translating hand-drawn work to digital formats when necessary
Physical/Travel Requirements
- In order to perform the essential functions of this job, an employee must be able to meet the following physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; bend; twist; reach above head; use hands to finger; handle; or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
- This position requires up to 10% travel
Reports to:
- Sr. Mgr. Customization Services
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 21156
