Lids
Lids is hiring: Customization Illustrator in Indianapolis
Lids, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46262
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:
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Art/Creative and Design
Industries: Retail
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