Apparel Designer - Grading Files; Resizing Apparel to Templates

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About the Role
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We are looking for a Designer who can grade art files to each garment size from 1 master file (ex. resize production files for XS-2XL sizes). Should be able to generate mockups and work with all template placement jobs for apparel creation. Illustrator is the software experience this job requires. The right person is insanely passionate about design, sports, and efficiency! They are natural problem solvers, competitors, and have a strong positive attitude and growth Upgrade to see actual infosigner- Expert in Adobe Illustrator; .ai files. Project management through Click Up.
Efficient with task management and completion.
Strong Communication
Background in apparel design a plus
Improves the process to limit revisions and streamline design



Job description
A Designer executes design files for production. As a designer, you will collaborate with the design team and client success team, create digital graphic design mockups which will be reviewed by the Design lead! A successful designer has a good understanding of color calibration and technical printing standards. A skilled designer should have a keen eye for detail and be able to create designs for a variety of printed mediums - Ex. dye sublimation, Screen Print, DTG print, DTF print.

Responsibilities
- Grade (Resizing) apparel sizes from 1 master file to multiple size files. ie XS - 2XL
- Rendering and presenting design mockups for revision and feedback.
- Reviewing and proofreading designs to ensure that copy, layout, and dimensions are print-ready.
- Implementing feedback revision and creating final designs for printing.
- Researching concepts, designs, reference material, and similar work.
- Reviewing and proofreading designs to ensure that copy, layout, and dimensions are print-ready.
- Improve the process to limit revisions and streamline design.
- Communicating updates, feedback, and issues with the Client Success Manager and team.

Requirements:
- A minimum of two years experience as a designer or a similar role.
- Proficiency in design software such as Illustrator and Click Up
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- The ability to manage multiple design projects and perform under pressure.
- Well-spoken English both verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new design software and techniques.



Please title the subject line of your application with "(Full Name) / Production Design Applicant" to be considered for the role.

Please allow me to clarify what we can offer. Below is some background Info for the opportunity we can provide you:
- Grading (1) product style in 10 sizes takes around 15-20 minutes for a simple design and up to 2 hours for a more complicated design.
- 90% of the grading projects we do will include (3) product styles in 10 sizes for each product style.
- The average time over 100's of projects we estimate to be around 30-45 minutes for each product style. I always prefer to build in a buffer of around 50% then we can always revisit it once you have done 100 or so projects after a few months time. So with the facts I have I am assuming it will take between 45-60 minutes to grade each product style. Obviously every project will very slightly, but this is what it will more than likely average out to be.
- We are looking for the best candidate who is willing to take this work on at a flat project-based price. We are able to pay a fixed fee of $3 per product style in 10 sizes regardless of the complexity of the design.
- That means that the average Project you get will be for (3) product styles in 10 sizes each and will take you an average of around 1.5-3 hours of time and you will earn $9 for the Completed Project.
- To successfully complete that project, you must have the project approved by our Design Lead who will be Quality Controlling your work and approving your work.
- please note, that if our Design Lead determines that the grading project you completed has errors, they will send it back to you to fix before the project is approved for the flat rate payment. You will be provided with the exact quality control checklist so you know what is being checked and can check your own work to avoid having to make edits after submittal. On average our design lead is not catching more then 1-2 errors a week and they are typically very small, easy fixes.
- It is expected that you will be available for up to 1 Projects (1.5-3 hours of work) every day. Some days we may be able to send you 3 Projects and others we may not have any projects for you. We will do our best to provide consistent work!
- If you perform well, this job may lead to a full time role at the company!



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About the Company
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Vision

Founded on the belief that sports have the power to change lives for the better. The vision of Signature Athletics is to serve athletes with their favorite apparel. We're on a mission to inspire lifelong champions through an endless pursuit of 5-Star experiences for athletes. To our community of lifelong competitors, Signature Athletics is a brand that empowers athletes by solving problems through an innovative, personal approach to service.

Core Values

Integrity // High level of Integrity, does the right thing even when it's not the easy thing
We have a supplier who at the time was relatively Upgrade to see actual infoaning we had not put a lot of orders through with him yet but he knew we had the potential to be one of his larger accounts. This supplier introduced us to a software developer who ended up overpromising and under-delivering to both us and the supplier. When I met the supplier in person, while he acknowledged and apologized for the underperformance of the software developer, he never once spoke negatively of the software developer. This is true integrity.

Be true to yourself so you can be true to others… Constant improvement of self-awareness and the reflective nature of this value will allow us to continue to excel as we grow!
When we commit to things, we follow through on them. We keep our word. When you work with us, you know what you're going to Upgrade to see actual infomunication // World-class communicator; writes and speaks for impact with purpose; confirms that the other side has the same understanding; listens to understand not to respond
We have a teaUpgrade to see actual infomber who updates all stakeholders on changes to projects that impact them. This teaUpgrade to see actual infomber is prepared with meeting agendas always sent 24 hours in advance to give people time to prepare. This teaUpgrade to see actual infomber commits to timelines/action items with enthusiasm and when things change/mistakes are made (within or not within their control) they update all relevant stakeholders on the new timelines and the reason for the change. This teammate listens to make people feel heard and communicates the way her audience is most receptive, always double-checking that what she intended is what was perceived. This is a great example of communication as a core value!

Seeking first to understand and validate before looking to be understood or to influence… This allows us to be on the same page and accomplish more as a team with a deeper understanding of each other.
When things change we communicate to get ahead of our teammates. We share information succinctly and with clarity. We understand listening is core to communicating. And we communicate the difficult in a kind way with candor and respect. When we screw something up we are the first ones to jump on it, acknowledge our mistake, and fix it. Under promise and over-deliver.

Leadership // Empathetic & compassionate leader
Lead by example with the humility and hunger that inspires others...this will ensure that we are accountable to our values, our mission, and our objectives!
We do what we say, and we say what we do, we are accountable first and foremost. We make the tough decision when we need to, and show grace when grace is the answer. We look to inspire leadership in the clients we serve.
Leadership is the art of getting people to want to do what must be done.

Performance // Performance driven to deliver results; self-reflective to continuously improve
Working smarter and getting better each and every day...This is key to our overall success as it is a leading indicator that people are A players.
Looking to optimize processes and systems for better results and not just fulfilling existing Upgrade to see actual infoasure, report, improve. We will go over and above to underpromise and overdeliver.

Passion // Loves players, sports, and the act of serving clients at the highest level
The feeling of being grateful that you get paid to do what you love...this value will prevent burnout and provide true fulfillment for teaUpgrade to see actual infombers which will make us more productive as an org and allow us to attract the best talent.
We have relentless curiosity, we strive to learn, we strive to grow and this is core to who we are as people and as an organization. We look to empower our clients' passions on a daily basis.