CHAMPRO is hiring: Custom Production Artist in Deerfield

Champro® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30+ years. We deliver high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products.

To apply, please send your resume along with a link to your online portfolio. No candidates will be accepted without a portfolio.

CHAMPRO is a growing branded manufacturer & distributor of team sports equipment and apparel. We are privately owned and have been delivering high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service for thirty-five years. We are seeking a detail-oriented Custom Production Artist to join our team.

The production artist will assist the Custom Production Art Manager by learning the ins and outs of the sublimation business. This role is responsible for preparing and finalizing custom artwork for production, ensuring all designs meet brand guidelines, manufacturing specifications, and customer expectations. The ideal candidate will possess an upbeat attitude, good listening and communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple projects at once. Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator are a must to be successful at this position, as well as, having an appreciation of designs and how they can be used to heighten the brand of any sport team.

This will be a hybrid role with 3-days in the office and 2-days from home once training is competed.

• Learning all aspects of dye sublimation apparel manufacturing.
• Understanding color quality standards for all dye sublimated products.
• Ensure artwork is correctly formatted for various printing methods (screen printing, sublimation, embroidery, etc.), including separations, trapping, and vector conversions.
• Learning how to create graphic mock-ups of jersey designs based on customer specifications.
• Set up and revising garment patterns for factory production.
• Review artwork for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines before sending to production.
• Monitor work (yourself and others) to make sure it is complete and accurate.
• Communicate effectively with the members of the Dominican Republic and India based art teams.
• Communicate with CHAMPRO sales reps and customers when needed to resolve graphic issues on custom apparel orders.
• Adapt quickly to a fast-paced, deadline filled, detail orientated environment.

• Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)
• Strong knowledge and experience with Adobe Illustrator
• Working knowledge of the following programs:
  Adobe Photoshop
  Adobe In-Design
  Microsoft Excel
• Outgoing & positive attitude
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a PC environment
• Interest and passion for sports a plus!

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions