Production Designer

Position Summary: This is an on-site position. The digital design specialist will work with the gearUP sales team and their customers to create, revise, and review new designs for sublimated uniforms prior to production. You will work with the web team to ensure designs for sublimated items are available on the web stores prior to launch. This is an operational role supporting sales and production in a high-volume environment. Team members are very detail oriented with particular attention to design elements: including colors, design sizing, appropriate placement, and apparel or product functionality. They work with and manage multiple inbound requests and competing deadlines. This role will be cross trained in collateral areas of responsibility for the support of production teams and overall company success.

Responsibilities include:

· Develop expertise in uniform builders for Under Armour, Chromagear, Nike.

· Develop expertise in product offerings and vendor capabilities.

· Work with vendors to streamline processes and ensure smooth integration.

· Support sales reps and customers in sublimated uniform design creation, and revisions.

· Review new designs for accuracy, errors, and risks. Provide feedback and oversee corrections.

· Support and assist in webstore deployment of new designs.

· Help sales reps develop knowledge base for sublimated designs.

· Train others to support this role as needed.

· Overtime will be required during peak production seasons

· Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Education:

· Familiarity with prepress and sublimation printing

· Attention to detail and accuracy, Experience in data entry.

· Self-directed, proactive, and curious

· Experience with graphic design tools. Adobe Illustrator preferred.

· Basic working understanding of image resolution, file formats, compression, etc.

· Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines

· Ability to read and interpret order requests and other written instructions

· Strong time management and communication skills

· Proficient with Microsoft office tools, Outlook, Excel, and Teams

· Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics a plus

· ‘Can Do’ attitude and willingness to take on new tasks as requested.

· Previous involvement in athletic programs a plus

· High School Diploma or GED required

Top candidates for this position will:

· Thrive in a fast-paced work environment – self-starter, driven, comfortable with ambiguity.

· Curious with a desire to learn and grow. Be calm and productive in the face of pressure.

· Stay committed to personal integrity, quality, accuracy.

· Be organized, thorough and systematic.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time

· Manipulation of computer mouse and other small wrist movements required for digital design tools

Benefits:

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

· Paid Time Off (PTO) - 2 weeks (80 hours) per year banked on beginning of calendar year, pro-rated to start date

· Paid Holidays - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas

· Healthcare Benefits - Effective the first of the month following date of hire:

o Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield

o Dental insurance through through Regence BlueCross BlueShield

· Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire:

· Group Term Life insurance – company paid

· Long Term Disability insurance – company paid

· Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents

· Voluntary Accident Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account Plan - allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses

· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - plan provided through Canopy

· 401(k) Plan - participation after three months of employment with employer matching contribution

· Stock Options – Participation in Employee Stock Option Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gear Up Sports, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. without regard to individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. . To comply with Federal law, gearUP participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

• Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Required)

Work Location: In person