Associate, Production Design

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products.

Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand.

Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap's Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY. This role is 100% on-site, encouraging employees to collaborate and connect in person five days a week. HQ offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with an on-site cafe, fitness center, and Flagship store.

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The Associate, Production Design is a technical and executional design resource within New Era's internal Creative Services team. Working closely with internal team members, this role is responsible for translating large-volume project data into final form deliverables. This role scripts and automates data-driven processes in design workflows to support various brand, sport, and lifestyle programs.

A successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced and deadline-driven work environment, has strong technical abilities, and delivers high-quality assets to maintain New Era's brand standard and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Creative Services team to support project workflows for brand, sport, and lifestyle programs
• Produce high-quality and visually engaging assets for presentation decks, catalogs and sales tools, and marketing materials
• Translate large-volume project data into final form deliverables
• Serve as a technical partner to script and automate tasks and processes in workflows
• Produce creative assets within brand, league, and campaign-specific style guide requirements
• Individually manage multiple projects daily while meeting established deadlines
• Follow a workflow consistent with best practices and timeliness defined by the Creative Services team
• Keep confidential all sensitive/unreleased materials
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Familiar with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, project management tools including Asana, and AI prompt engineering
• Experience with scripting for data-driven publishing and design workflows leveraging CSV files and automation tools such as JavaScript and AppleScript
• Solid foundation in graphic and visual design principles
• Experience working across print and digital production outputs
• Ability to work within brand guidelines while finding creative ways to apply new technology and ideas
• Comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and efficiently prioritize workday to maximize productivity
• Highly organized with the ability to adhere to pre-defined conventions, processes, and workflows
• Comfortable collaborating in a cross-functional team environment as well as working independently
• Appreciation and interest in sports/lifestyle apparel
  
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic or Media Design or a related field is preferred; additional experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in graphic design production with a focus on technical execution
• A portfolio of work demonstrating the skills associated with this position is required

Travel Requirement

• The location for this position is 100% on-site in Buffalo, NY
• 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global

The salary range for this posted position is $40,000 - $48,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

Our casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, a generous PTO policy, along with world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer!

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