Job Description
Assistant Production Artist
Department: Product and Brand Services (PBS)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment: Full-Time
Wage Range: $41,600K - $49,920K ($20.00 - $24.00 / Hour )
Reports to: Graphic Design Manager
Location: Zumiez Home Office - Lynnwood, WA (In-Office)
Effective Date: 11/15/2024
Zumiez and Product and Brand Services (PBS)
Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories, skateboards, and snowboards for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art, and culture of action sports, streetwear, and other unique lifestyles. Headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, Zumiez operates over 700 stores in North America, Europe, and Australia. We operate under Zumiez in North America, Blue Tomato in Europe, and Fast Times in Australia.
The Zumiez Product and Brand Services (PBS) team is responsible for over 30 unique brands spanning various categories, including men's and women's apparel, accessories, and snow/skate hardgoods. These brands are comprised of private label, licensed, and owned brands.
Position Purpose
The Product & Brand Services Assistant Production Artist supports the men's, women's, accessories, skate hardgoods, snow hardgoods, and packaging artwork production for many Zumiez Private Label and Licensed brands.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop Product Tech Packs, Artwork and Packaging Specifications for the following:
Private Label & Licensed Brand Printables
Private Label & Licensed Brand Hardgoods
Private Label & Licensed Brand Trims & Packaging
Adheres to project deadlines and expectations assigned by the manager that include, but not limited to, the following:
Private Label & Licensed Brand Production Deadlines
PL Graphic Design Project Deadlines
Maintain and organize Artwork, Tech Packs, and Packaging files
Maintain Private Label Trims & Packaging One-Sheets
Aids in tracking, making comments, and vendor communication for specific product categories
Complete creative projects independently
Knowledgeable of performance and department initiatives
Collaborates with cross-functional teams and Product & Brand Services counterparts
Other duties assigned by the Manager
Requirements:
1-2 years of experience in artwork production or graphic design
Adhere to US Copyright and Trademark Laws
BA or equivalent course work in artwork production or graphic design
Contribute to the Zumiez culture of empowerment, competition, teaching, learning, recognition, fairness, honesty, and fun
Knowledge of the printing processes for Apparel and Packaging
Organizational skills
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience working with an Apple workstation
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to adhere to established brand guidelines
Remain detail-oriented and adaptable while working in a fast-paced environment
A balanced mix of creative and technical know-how
Able to travel domestically
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to sit/stand in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods and work on a Mac or PC without limitations. Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect the material on the product.
Benefits
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, following an initial wait period
Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Sick Leave, following an initial wait period
Paid Vacation, following an initial wait period
Employee Assistance Program
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Zumiez merchandise discount
401(k) plan after meeting eligibility requirements
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after meeting eligibility requirements
Compensation for Role in Addition to Base Salary
Bonus eligibility
This job description is not all-inclusive and is only intended to describe the general nature of the work. All job responsibilities are essential job functions. Job responsibilities and requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description as it deems necessary for proper business operations.
Assistant Production Artist
Department: Product and Brand Services (PBS)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment: Full-Time
Wage Range: $41,600K - $49,920K ($20.00 - $24.00 / Hour )
Reports to: Graphic Design Manager
Location: Zumiez Home Office - Lynnwood, WA (In-Office)
Effective Date: 11/15/2024
Zumiez and Product and Brand Services (PBS)
Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories, skateboards, and snowboards for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art, and culture of action sports, streetwear, and other unique lifestyles. Headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, Zumiez operates over 700 stores in North America, Europe, and Australia. We operate under Zumiez in North America, Blue Tomato in Europe, and Fast Times in Australia.
The Zumiez Product and Brand Services (PBS) team is responsible for over 30 unique brands spanning various categories, including men's and women's apparel, accessories, and snow/skate hardgoods. These brands are comprised of private label, licensed, and owned brands.
Position Purpose
The Product & Brand Services Assistant Production Artist supports the men's, women's, accessories, skate hardgoods, snow hardgoods, and packaging artwork production for many Zumiez Private Label and Licensed brands.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop Product Tech Packs, Artwork and Packaging Specifications for the following:
Private Label & Licensed Brand Printables
Private Label & Licensed Brand Hardgoods
Private Label & Licensed Brand Trims & Packaging
Adheres to project deadlines and expectations assigned by the manager that include, but not limited to, the following:
Private Label & Licensed Brand Production Deadlines
PL Graphic Design Project Deadlines
Maintain and organize Artwork, Tech Packs, and Packaging files
Maintain Private Label Trims & Packaging One-Sheets
Aids in tracking, making comments, and vendor communication for specific product categories
Complete creative projects independently
Knowledgeable of performance and department initiatives
Collaborates with cross-functional teams and Product & Brand Services counterparts
Other duties assigned by the Manager
Requirements:
1-2 years of experience in artwork production or graphic design
Adhere to US Copyright and Trademark Laws
BA or equivalent course work in artwork production or graphic design
Contribute to the Zumiez culture of empowerment, competition, teaching, learning, recognition, fairness, honesty, and fun
Knowledge of the printing processes for Apparel and Packaging
Organizational skills
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience working with an Apple workstation
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to adhere to established brand guidelines
Remain detail-oriented and adaptable while working in a fast-paced environment
A balanced mix of creative and technical know-how
Able to travel domestically
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to sit/stand in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods and work on a Mac or PC without limitations. Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect the material on the product.
Benefits
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, following an initial wait period
Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Sick Leave, following an initial wait period
Paid Vacation, following an initial wait period
Employee Assistance Program
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Zumiez merchandise discount
401(k) plan after meeting eligibility requirements
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after meeting eligibility requirements
Compensation for Role in Addition to Base Salary
Bonus eligibility
This job description is not all-inclusive and is only intended to describe the general nature of the work. All job responsibilities are essential job functions. Job responsibilities and requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description as it deems necessary for proper business operations. Zumiez
Job Tags
Full time, Home office, Flexible hours,