Hiring: Sublimation Artist I Company: Varsity Spirit Location: Farmers Branch, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:45:58 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •Relevant experience in production art, sublimation artwork, apparel graphics, print production, or a related technical design field. •Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; experience working with sublimation printing processes, garment construction, and production specifications is strongly preferred. Required Skills: •Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. •Prepare, review, and finalize sublimation artwork files for production, including file setup, pattern and grading alignment, color and placement verification, version control, and adherence to established production standards. •Review artwork and prototypes to ensure alignment with the approved creative brief and technical feasibility for sublimation production; identify and communicate artwork, placement, color, or construction issues requiring resolution. •Use Adobe Illustrator to create and modify vector artwork, build production-ready files, and maintain file accuracy in accordance with established design, print, and production specifications. •Manage multiple artwork requests and production priorities, communicate project status and potential risks proactively, and meet established turnaround times and production deadlines. •Partner cross-functionally with designers, pattern makers, engineers, product managers, and manufacturing partners to resolve artwork, placement, color, and production-feasibility issues during prototype development and production. •Participate in assigned process-improvement, template-standardization, product-development, and production-readiness projects that improve team efficiency, file quality, and production consistency. Qualifications: •Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required, including vector artwork development and production-file preparation. Proficiency with standard business applications is preferred. •Solid functional working knowledge of sublimation printing processes, color management, garment construction, pattern layouts, and production limitations. •Demonstrated capacity to troubleshoot artwork challenges, evaluate technical feasibility, and develop accurate, production-ready artwork. •Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. •Serve as a technical resource to artists and cross-functional partners by sharing established artwork standards, identifying technical considerations, and escalating complex issues when appropriate. •Associate degree in Graphic Design, Apparel Design, Digital Media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!