Our mockup artists work closely with our sales reps and embroidery team and are responsible for creating graphics and apparel mockups that feature customer logos as well as our own unique designs. A great candidate for this position has a working knowledge of Adobe CC software including Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as strong time management and communication skills.
Job Overview:
Assist with designing and developing computer graphics mockups (full-size models of a design for design evaluation, promotion, and other purposes).
About Us:
Our company (X-Grain Sportswear) deals specifically with high schools, colleges, and junior league traveling organizations. We sell custom apparel such as hoodies, sweatpants, and pullovers to the athletic teams. We are based out of Peosta, IA and all of our clothing that we embroider and personalize is our own brand name X-GRAIN SPORTSWEAR. Some of our biggest competitors are Nike, Adidas, Pryde Gear, College Town and Mizuno. Our website is www.x-grain.com if you want to check us out.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Create graphic mockups and layouts for communication pieces. Determine style, size, and arrangement of type and artwork.
- General knowledge of Photoshop is required.
- Verify that materials meet desired specifications and are complete by established deadlines in collaboration with client requirements
- Dispatch accurate PNG artwork to the appropriate Sales Rep
- Maintain and manage digital files and artworks
- Perform other duties as assigned by management*
Requirements:
- Computer skills as required by department
- Knowledge of applicable software, such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Need a willingness to learn and retain what you learn
- Effective communication and organization skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to manage time well under strict deadlines and with multiple projects
- Consistently at work and on time
Work Context:
- Requires repetitive movement
- Requires sitting for long periods of time
- Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
- Job tasks are performed in close proximity to other people
Education and Experience:
- High school degree
- Associate’s degree or relevant certification
- Graphic Design a plus
Why Work at X-Grain?
Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO, Employee Discount on Apparel
*This position is full-time, Normal Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm
Apply here or online at: https://www.x-grain.co/employment-application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person