Production Artist

• Location 7676 Interactive Way,Indianapolis, IN, 46278,United States
• Job Category Corporate
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Description

Production Artist

About Our Company At Lids Sports Group, we don’t just sell hats — we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences.

Our stores feature officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, alongside top brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica, and Mitchell & Ness. We’re also the industry leader in on-demand customization, offering in-store embroidery that turns everyday gear into one-of-a-kind statements.

From specialty concept stores for the NBA and NHL, to iconic clubhouse destinations for the Yankees and Dodgers, we create immersive retail experiences that celebrate the teams fans love. Through collaborations with brands like Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company, Lids continues to redefine how fans represent their teams — in style.

Position Summary As the leading destination for hats and sports apparel, Lids is seeking a skilled Production Artist with industry-specific knowledge and experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in collaborating with our private label design team, overseeing technical aspects of product development, and ensuring efficient communication with our factories.

• Collaborate closely with our private label design leader to develop comprehensive tech packs/specs for our apparel and accessories product lines, incorporating the latest industry trends and standards.
• Adhere to license-specific requirements to ensure accurate and compliant product output.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with our factories, ensuring timely updates on sample and sew-out approval status, while addressing any production-related concerns.
• Manage the style number guide and prepare presentation boards for internal use and external client presentations, showcasing product range and design innovation
• Oversee and manage submission boards for our licensed product portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with brand guidelines.
• Continuously stay up to date on industry trends and competitors' offerings, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation in our product range.

• Expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat with a proven ability to apply these skills in a professional setting.
• Passion for sports and sports-inspired apparel, with an understanding of brand standards, licensing requirements, and current industry trends.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on producing high‑quality work and maintaining brand consistency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

• 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 sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally litt 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 less than 10% travel.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• 100% employer‑paid benefits, including short‑term and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee…