Technical Production Artist Associate

Company: Araca Merchandise L.P.

Job Title: Technical Production Artist Associate

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Secaucus, New Jersey (On-site)

Compensation: $60K-$65K 401k with Match 3 weeks PTO Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits!

The Araca Group is a leading global entertainment & merchandising company that has been prospering for over 25 years thanks to our innovative and collaborative team members.

Araca’s employees act as brand ambassadors through creating live event and ecommerce merchandise experiences for some of the world’s top entertainment properties including Wicked the Musical, Cobra Kai, Back to the Future the Musical, Hadestown, The Book of Mormon, New York City Ballet, Sesame Street Live, Jeopardy, Beetlejuice the Musical, Ghostbusters, and many more.

We are in search of an Assistant Production Artist to join our Production Art team. 

*Note: This is NOT a TV/film production position.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Production Artist works to ensure that apparel and souvenirs are produced as intended and provides accurate photos and assets to the e-commerce team for Araca’s webstore sales. The Assistant Production Artist reports to the Senior Manager, Production Artist.

Roles and Responsibilities

·      Review art deck designs and advise if adjustments are needed for production needs

·      Request and distribute approved art assets

·      Set up art files for production using vendor or internal templates

·      Review and approve vendor art proofs

·      Communicate with vendors as needed to improve proof samples until final results are achieved.

·      Use project management/inventory system (NetSuite) to add files and artwork links for the production chain

·      Manage neck label bible and create neck labels, and update as needed

·      QC produced products

·      Take photos of physical goods as requested for webstores

·      Communicate upcoming prints for approvals to Account Managers

·      Create and distribute tech packs for printers (domestically and internationally)

·      Maintain the photo area and camera equipment

This role is perfect for you if you…

·      Have a collaborative spirit and can thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects

·      Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

·      Problem-solve proactively and are obsessed with details

·      Are acutely sensitive to variances in sizes, colors, and art texture

Qualifications

·      Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) with a strong understanding of graphic design, layout, and typography

·      Experience in producing factory-ready art packs, with strong attention to detail

·      2 years of professional experience in graphic production or creative roles in the fashion/apparel industry

·      Comprehensive understanding of screen-printing processes and techniques to ensure designs are prepared for printing without issues

Missing some of these requirements, but know that you’re the right fit? We encourage you to apply and tell us why.

The Araca Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1997, The Araca Group is a vertically integrated theatrical producing and merchandising company, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney.

Araca works closely with both new and established partners to activate fan engagement through merchandise experiences. Each activation is carefully tailored to support the brand's marketing strategy, generate revenue, and enhance the overall entertainment event. Our mission is to excite and engage our partners' audiences by delivering the highest quality products through innovative and strategic distribution channels.

Some of our clients include: Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Hadestown, Cobra Kai, Outlander, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, F1 The Exhibition, Lionsgate, and Jeopardy. For more information go to www.araca.com.