Creative Artist

JOB SUMMARY

The Creative Artist prepares artwork for embroidery as well as other techniques (screen‑print, metals, accessories, etc.). The Creative Artist also prepares art approvals for customers. Accurate, timely completion of the duties of the Creative Artist is an essential component in ensuring that company‑wide goals of quality and on‑time delivery are attained. The expectation is to support customer logo requests and spec art requests by providing support and collaboration with other departments.

Hourly pay range: $20-25. The final offer will be determined by a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

• 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday with overtime (Saturday 7:00 am – noon) as required.
• Staggered shift start and end times may be assigned based on the needs of the department.

• None

• Use template design to create customer‑requested logos.
• Manipulate customer art files in Adobe Illustrator to follow our embroidery requirements.
• Prepare artwork approvals following embroidery guidelines, color standards, and account history to be presented to customers to show what they will receive.
• Meet the daily production requirements goals of completing 1 job per 15 minutes on average.
• Work on orders in a timely manner to ensure they are going into production before the need‑by date on the order.
• Ensure all order notes and details are followed to prevent returned products.
• Participate in cross‑training within the team to maximize production and quality goals.
• Provide feedback to management on processing.
• Workload from Production Art including assigned spec art work.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Redraw files using Adobe Illustrator to create vector artwork.
• Prepare artwork for screen‑print designs, metal accessories, and other specialty products.

• Extreme proficiency in Illustrator.
• Knowledge of both MAC and PC OS platforms.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign preferred.
• Knowledge of other relevant computer software and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent electronic communication and functional ability.
• Ability to multi‑task under pressure in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must possess initiative, energy, and drive.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with co‑workers and management.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• High school diploma required.
• Vocational school graduate with study in graphic design a plus, with experience in graphic design required.
• Associate’s, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience in Graphic Design required.

• Use hands and fingers to handle, touch, and type.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Regularly required to walk.

• Office environment.
• Exposure to moderate noise level.

• Close vision.
• Color vision.
• Ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended or to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Ahead, LLC is a socially responsible company and an Equal Opportunity Employer.