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gearUP’s mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear – on time for game time!  We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athletes on time. GearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have so much opportunity ahead of us.  Now is a great time to join our team!

Position Summary: Gear Up is seeking a motivated manager to lead our art/decoration teams as we continue to grow and evolve as an industry leader. You will create and strengthen links between sales, art proofing, model building, art ordering, and production in support of our quality and velocity goals. You’ll manage team performance, capacity, and quality through example and coaching. You’ll work closely with our front-end operations team as well as sales and production to deliver on time for game time and drive ongoing process improvement.  

Hours: Expect 45 to 50 hours per week. This is an on-site position.  

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Art Proofing Team – Work queues and priorities for bulk proofs, logo uploads and model approvals, program proofs, brand marketing projects, escalation and problem solving.
• Manage the Decoration Supply Team – Work queues and priorities for back-ordered art, bulk and web/DTA requests, logo management, escalation and problem solving.
• Take ownership and accountability for art team results and performance.
• Drive collaboration with production and art with regards to decoration standards – callouts, exceptions, model approvals, etc.
• Work with our technology team to integrate our decoration knowledge into our tech solutions.
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to leads.
• Provide feedback and coaching to team members.
• Work cross-functionally to reduce waste, resolve issues, and lead/support projects.
• Support company-wide implementation and adoption of new technologies and capabilities.
• Gather input, write and deliver employee performance evaluations.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Education:

• At least 5 years experience in high volume print production and/or like environment.
• At least 1 year experience in supervisory role(s)
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator (Pen Tool) and Acrobat Pro
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with other Creative Cloud tools a plus
• Basic working understanding of image resolution, file formats, compression, etc.
• Experience in vectoring art and working with vectored files.
• Experience in data entry
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Experience coaching and correcting team members.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to learn and navigate new processes and computer applications.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree a plus. 

Top candidates for this position will:

• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment – self-starter, driven, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Curious with a desire to learn and grow. Be calm and productive in the face of pressure.
• Stay committed to personal integrity, quality, accuracy.
• Be organized, thorough and systematic.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time
• Manipulation of computer mouse and other small wrist movements required for digital design tools
• Ability to see and distinguish colors.

Benefits:

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2 weeks (80 hours) per year for full time, accrued at the rate of

.042 hours per one hour worked.

• Paid Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
  • Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield
  • Dental insurance through Regence
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
  • Group Term Life insurance – company paid
  • Long Term Disability insurance – company paid
  • Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) – allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
• Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) – allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – plan provided through Canopy
• 401(k) Plan – participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution

How to apply:  Apply at gearUP Employment Application or send cover letter and resume to careers@gearupsports.net.  

Find more information on gearUP at: www.gearupwithus.com   

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gear Up Sports, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. without regard to individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. . To comply with Federal law, gearUP participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.