Seasonal Production ArtistBased in Marysville, Ohio - NOT remote, must be able to commute to officeRUDIS is a leader in the wrestling apparel and footwear industry, committed to delivering innovative and high-quality products that resonate with athletes and fans alike. We are passionate about the sport and driven to support wrestlers with products that enhance their performance and express their identity. RUDIS is dedicated to continuing to evolve as the leading sport apparel brand in the national wrestling community. In joining RUDIS you will become a part of a fast-paced and dedicated creative team. We ask for your commitment to deliver outstanding quality and results that exceed expectations. In addition, we expect your personal accountability in all the products, actions, advice, and results that you provide as a representative of our company. In return, we are committed to providing you with every opportunity to learn, grow, and stretch to the highest level of your ability and potential. We are confident that you will find your role at RUDIS both challenging and rewarding. We are seeking a designer who enjoys the technical details of the design process. This role will amplify the graphic design by creating production-ready files. You will need an eye for precision to ensure that every detail is print-ready. This role acts as the bridge between design and manufacturing to ensure all files are correctly built, optimized for the intended production method, and compliant with brand/regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:- Set up and order input of production files for various apparel print types
- Adapt concept art to print ready files including correct file format, print size and location, ink type/print application, etc.
- Ensure all concept art is executed at the highest quality in production by assisting communication of print and sourcing needs to various vendors.
- Assist Team Art Manager with any and all tasks related to operation of custom team art production
Key Requirements:- Expert in-depth knowledge in Adobe Illustrator including complete high-level knowledge of clipping masks, layers, using multiple color swatch palettes, hand-drawing with the pen tool, re-creating low-res logos to vector images, etc.)Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated drive for perfection
- Experience and understanding of screen print process is preferred
- Strong organizational skills, keen eye for detail, and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Thrives working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- A portfolio is required with application. If a portfolio website or PDF is not included, the applicant will not be considered
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk Working at a computer for extended periods of times
