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Graphic Designer/ Production Artist at Rivals Inc - Strawberry Point, IA

*NEWLY ADDED BENEFITS*

For educated and/or experienced graphic designer who also enjoys the studio process of creating what you design. *NO REMOTE APPLICANTS PLEASE*

ABOUT US Our team at Rivals, Inc. works together to design and create gear for not only area businesses and schools, but for social media merch stores and brick and mortar retailers all around the world.

We are in need of one more outstanding, creative, and career focused individual who would like to be part of a team as well as having the self confidence to work individually on projects for our customers.

We offer many competitive benefits for qualified employees

• Competitive Pay
• We take into account your prior experience, training and education.
• Work 4, 10 hour weekdays
• or flex hours to Wednesdays AM and an occasional Saturday morning.
• Enjoy Your Holidays - Six Paid Holidays
• New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
• Paid Holiday Vacation: Salaried employees also receive a paid holiday vacation between Christmas Day and New Years Day. We close for the end of year wrap up during this time.
• Take Care of Yourself and Family
• Paid Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Life Insurance
• Healthcare Insurance Opportunities
• Deep Store Discounts and Rivals Inc Promotional Clothing
• Money While Learning - Paid train to hire program
• Paid 30-60 days training. We dont expect you to know it all and will train the right candidate. This is a trial run to see if you are the right fit! Pass the training standards and the post training interview to become a part of our team. Hired based on learning ability, skill/performance, work ethic, attitude and team fit.
• Safe and Clean Work Environment
• Be safe in a clean, heated and air conditioned work environment.
• Love your Job
• Enjoy coming to work. Our culture is friendly, community oriented, and encourages creativity and innovation.

Job descriptionHere is what you will do

Time Spent: 40% Graphic Design / 60% Production

The position requires an individual with a strong understanding of graphic design skills for various applications and willingness to learn and effectively operate production equipment. Our team members create and operate multiple aspects of the decoration apparel and gear business.

Responsibilities:

• Create t-shirt graphics for customers and prepare the designs for print.
• Create custom products in the production studio, troubleshoot and problem solve to ensure efficiency
• Create designs for online merch stores for wholesale, retail and customer projects.
• Maintain a consistent flow of work using our robust production manager system, and take on any assigned projects.
• Operate the automated screen print press, direct to garment printer, sublimation printer, latex printer, vinyl cutter per job specifications.
• Maintain production studio organization and cleanliness.
• Print and reclaim screens for screen print production.
• Create, Schedule and Post Social Media Advertisements as needed .

Qualifications-

• Strong knowledge of screen printing, including experience in designing t-shirt graphics and color separation is a definite plus.
• Demonstrated ability to design for printing on apparel and hard goods. Applicants should provide a sampling of works in a portfolio. Provide 2 work and 2 personal references with contact information.
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly understand and navigate new systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Flexible to assume other duties as needed with our growing company.
• Proficient in design software, Illustrator/Cor lDraw/VectorSoftware: A solid understanding and ability to use a vector program is a must. The capability to use Photoshop or Bitmap software is needed as well.