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Graphics Support Coordinator

Fanatics (Hong Kong) Limited

  • Company Industries:Athletics / Sports

Job Information

  • Post Date:2019-02-28
  • Location:Kowloon City
  • Salary:Salary provided
  • Employment Type:Full Time
  • Job Function:Fabrics  

Job Description

Position Description - Graphics/Art Merchandiser – Hong Kong

Summary:  This apparel industry position is the liaison between the creating team and suppliers to commercialize the artwork (heat seal/ applique/ embroidery/ screen prints) to apply to apparel.  It is responsible for providing manufacturing ready art to screen printers and trim suppliers as directed to ensure on-time product deliveries.

Responsibilities

  • Review screen print, heat seal, embroidery, applique strike-offs providing approvals and/ or comments to suppliers for resubmission or production
  • Processes all incoming requests to supply requested artwork to appropriate projects.
  • Manage and update the on-press screen printing & trim standard operating procedures and ensure everyone is aware of changes
  • Own training for onsite and factories on-press screen printing & trim approvals and updates as necessary
  • Incoming requests will be managed and tracked via multiple sources (FTP, email, etc.).  You will work with Help Desk to manage user access and resolve any issues.
  • Manage and keep organized all files to ensure easy access and accuracy locating correct version.
  • Maintain Graphics/Art Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), workflow processes, associated reference material and training.
  • Distribute updated processes and procedures to stakeholders to ensure efficient working relationships. Assists with on-boarding new contractors/vendors, as required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement within creative group and recommend improvements to workflow process, new techniques, materials, applications, etc. that can be used in our products.  Share that information with the management as appropriate.
  • Reviews in-line and hot market calendars to prioritize workload to meet due dates and expectations.
  • Initiate requests for art with Production Art Schedulers, if artwork is not available to send.
  • Corresponds daily with internal departments and external partners.
  • Provides art status, answers questions and helps resolve issues. Alert management of any issues.
  • Identifying new arts/styles, new arts/additions, corrections, revisions
  • Organize and manage graphics/ artwork on the local computer as well as backing up on external hard drive
  • Open and review all graphics/artwork received to ensure that all information is accurate
  • Deliver to each factory its corresponding chart to ensure well coordination with our team
  • Work closely with the QA team

Qualifications

  • College Degree – Bachelor’s Degree
  • Years of related Professional Experience: 5+
  • Understanding on Graphics and Screen Printing Methods for apparel production
    • 1-3 years office and/or production art experience preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency of MAC/PC and associated software – Illustrator, Photoshop, Word, Excel, Adobe
  • Work with Designers on setting up creative, original and final production prints and graphics (heat seal, applique/embroidery/screenprints).
  • Ensure timely execution of calendar.
  • Create and Maintain books by Season & Designer of all artworks containing signed keep copies.
  • Follow procedures requested by Production and design for all production art.
  • Strong work ethic, quick learner and ability to work with a fast-paced team
  • Requires minimal direction and can work independently
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to multi task and prioritize
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
  • Flexible nature and positive “can do” attitude
  • Team player 
  • Knowledge of sports teams is helpful
  • Ability to work extended hours, if required
  • 10-25% Travel to factories to resolve printing issues and train staff in very warm conditions

Company Info

As the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics is changing the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel and jerseys across retail channels through an innovative, tech-infused approach to making and selling fan gear in today’s on-demand culture.  Powering multi-channel commerce for the world’s biggest sports brands, Fanatics offers the largest collection of timeless and timely merchandise whether shopping online, on your phone, in stores, in stadiums or on-site at the world’s biggest sporting events.

Fanatics is a technology-driven, consumer company that powers the Fanatics, FansEdge, Kitbag and Majestic brands, as well as the largest selection of sports collectibles and memorabilia through Fanatics Authentic. Fanatics also operates more than 300 online and offline partner stores, including the e-commerce business for all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL,  MLS, PGA), major media brands (NBC Sports, CBS Sports, FOX Sports) and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Manchester City).

In addition to e-commerce, the company’s capabilities include multichannel-integrated event and team retail across all leagues and major events such as the Kentucky Derby, Ryder Cup and NHL’s Winter Classic; an industry-leading tech, data and mobile platform; international capabilities that provide a global sports retail platform that is growing the licensed sports merchandise business both in soccer and across all sports worldwide; and an in-house merchandise division, Fanatics Branded, that is a licensed partner of all the major sports leagues and helps fans express passion through a broad range of styles, designs and jerseys created under both the Fanatics and Majestic brands.

Fanatics’ vertical manufacturing engine is built for today’s on-demand economy and brings much-needed agility to the industry, better servicing today’s passionate sports fans and their growing real-time expectations with more unique and innovative products readily available across retail channels.

Sports is a fast-paced, ever-changing landscape and Fanatics, the on-demand and mobile leader in team merchandise, is uniquely positioned to serve the insatiable real-time appetite of fans worldwide, fueled by explosive growth in technology and social media.

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