HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, quality and value. Among the company's iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Champion, an innovator at the intersection of lifestyle and athletic apparel; Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability; Maidenform, America's number one shapewear brand; and Bali, America's number one bra brand. HBI employs 48,000 associates in 29 countries and has built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. The company, a longtime leader in sustainability, has set aggressive 2030 goals to improve the lives of people, protect the planet and produce sustainable products. HBI is building on its unmatched strengths to unlock its #FullPotential and deliver long-term growth that benefits all of its stakeholders.Overview:This entry level position incorporates learning and skill development through on-the-job training! This position is responsible for producing new custom graphics used to decorate a wide variety of sports apparel. Decoration processes include: screen printing, direct-to-garment, embroidery, heat seal, dye-sublimation, tackle-twill, applique, and versa-twill.This is a technical position which also uses creative problem-solving abilities. The Graphic Artist will rely on pre-press and/or embroidery knowledge and design skills to create standardized set-up files that follow multiple brand guidelines while maintaining production and quality standards. This position uses their expertise in graphic design and technical knowledge to audit final designs for quality standards, modify art files as needed, and service customer requested design edits. Artists assist in organizing, updating, maintaining, and archiving graphic files, on the server network. This person works directly with customers through an on-line Art Approval System.This positions works a hybrid schedule, 3 days onsite and 2 days remotely. The work schedule for this position is a 40-hour workweek Monday through Friday. Seasonal daily and weekend overtime may be required to support the business throughout the year.Responsibilities:Pulls and self-assigns projects through an on-line art/order dashboard.Reads and interprets orders, following directions indicated on the order.Produces custom designs as specified on orders tied to defined product, decoration process, and graphic concepts.Follows brand standards, licensing guidelines, garment specifications, and manufacturing requirements; creating a garment decoration that will experience success in the market place.Runs Spell Check on every art.Works with Senior Artists to trouble shoot files and resolve art issues.Works directly with sales representatives, buyers, and licensors, to refine and edit art files as needed.Works with Art Support to resolve and/or update order information.Works with Graphic Services to create color separation files which are used for producing screens.Manages orders and workflows to effectively meet all deadlines and ship date requirements.Saves art files to appropriate network locations.Assists with double proofing, quality auditing, and editing assignments as job knowledge increases.Special projects are assigned as needed.Qualifications:Degree in Commercial Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related experience.Working knowledge of the Macintosh computer and Adobe Creative Suite – Creative Cloud, especially Adobe Illustrator.Professional design skills, including a strong knowledge and understanding of typography.Available to work overtime during peak demands and event seasons (daily and weekends).To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa statusEOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabledOnly applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly:Telephone: Email:
