Production Artist

Overview
Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, we’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. At Foot Locker, we’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

The

Production Artist

is responsible for preparing and optimizing artwork for apparel screen printing production. In this role, you will bridge the gap between creative design and manufacturing by ensuring all graphics are accurate, print‑ready, and aligned with shop capabilities and client specifications. Working closely with sales, designers, and production, you will convert customer‑supplied or in‑house designs into clean, separable artwork suitable for high-quality screen printing on garments.

Responsibilities

Prepare and format artwork for screen printing, heat seal, and DTF production using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Create and refine color separations, including spot colors, under bases/underlays, and channel separations

Convert customer and internal artwork into production‑ready files (outline fonts, clean vectors, correct color modes)

Review and proof artwork specifications for size, placement, and color accuracy

Develop and update mockups and revisions for client and brand approvals

Maintain organized digital file structures aligned with active production jobs

Ensure artwork is optimized for real press capabilities and garment limitations

Collaborate with the R&D team to support artwork modifications during sampling and development

Output and print films for large‑format, all‑over print (AOP), or jumbo designs

Communicate with customers as needed to clarify concepts, revisions, or artwork requirements

Download and manage artwork files from various file-sharing systems such as WeTransfer, Box, and SharePoint

Qualifications

3-5 years experience in apparel decoration, screen printing, sign shops, or promotional products

Detail‑oriented with the proven ability to prepare and deliver production‑ready artwork files

Familiarity with spot color workflows and Pantone (PMS) color matching systems

Strong time‑management skills: able to handle multiple projects & deadlines simultaneously with quick‑turn production schedules in a fast‑paced environment

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong focus on vector-based artwork and separations in Illustrator & image editing and raster preparation in Photoshop

Solid understanding of vector artwork principles and image resolution standards (300 DPI for print)

Willing to adjust schedule as needed during peak production periods

Compensation
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. Pay will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

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