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title: "Week 1: Orientation, Shadowing, & Tools Familiarization"
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# Week 1: Orientation, Shadowing, & Tools Familiarization

## New Designer Onboarding Training Guide

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Last updated: June 12, 2025

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[OBJECTIVE](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team-getting-started?hsLang=en) | [WEEK 2](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team-getting-started-agenda-week-2?hsLang=en) | [QUESTIONS](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team-getting-started-questions?hsLang=en) | [FEEDBACK](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team-getting-started-feedback-collection?hsLang=en) | [OUTCOME](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team-getting-started-outcome?hsLang=en) | [ACTION](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team-getting-started-action-items?hsLang=en) | [NEXT STEPS](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team-getting-started-next-steps?hsLang=en)

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### **Day 1-3: Shadow Design Lead, Ryan, to Understand:**

1. **Designer Role Overview**
   
     - Learn core responsibilities, expectations, and team dynamics.
     - Review team goals and individual contributions.
2. [**Signature Knowledge Base**](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749997135645275&usg=AOvVaw3Wg2s9w4k1eTbib3ReFuRm)
   
     - Explore the knowledge base for design standards, guidelines, and resources.
     - Study brand identity and key design principles.
3. [**Google Calendar: Design Blocks**](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://4496027.hs-sites.com/support/google-calendar-design-blocks&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749997135645275&usg=AOvVaw1hZU9QRSI9_XN6Ej1IuGSD)
   
     - Understand scheduling and time allocation for design tasks.
     - Review recurring design blocks and team syncs.
4. **Nomenclature**
   
     - Learn team-specific terminology and naming conventions for files, projects, and assets.
5. [**Team Design Request Tickets**](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://4496027.hs-sites.com/support/nomenclature-for-team-design-request-tickets&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749997135645275&usg=AOvVaw1eUaqV2qgZLTnE447pAyp2)
   
     - Understand the process for receiving, prioritizing, and managing design requests.
6. [**Intelligent SKU System**](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://4496027.hs-sites.com/support/intelligent-sku-nomenclature&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749997135645275&usg=AOvVaw29DHZs7RniyLxGD0NreevX)
   
     - Study the SKU structure for organizing and tracking design assets.

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### **Day 4-5: Familiarize with Tools and Templates:**

1. [**HubSpot**](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://app.hubspot.com/tasks/4496027/view/19206102&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749997135645275&usg=AOvVaw3j4nZcSF0GsFOLfFHOqpQt)
   
     - Explore key sections:
       
           - Tickets
           - Tasks
           - [CX](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://4496027.hs-sites.com/support/cx&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749997135645275&usg=AOvVaw3iPYVj4kZTuJWCNElDVqxH) (Customer Experience)
     - Practice navigating and updating tickets.
2. **Slack**
   
     - Review communication protocols and practice using channels.
3. [**Ziflow**](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://proofing.signaturelacrosse.com/%23/proofs/folders/8dd93edd-40d9-4874-9cda-1b908e781341&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749997135645275&usg=AOvVaw2T5usUm4HBsyQNx6n2qopr)
   
     - Practice creating and reviewing proofs in the **Team Design** workspace.
4. [**Google Drive**](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://4496027.hs-sites.com/support/google-drive-folder-structure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749997135645275&usg=AOvVaw3bsXZKS2pjBagnhPEaS01K)
   
     - Review folder structure and **Signature Master Templates**:
       
           - [**0. Vectorized Logos**](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rOd1ZZfmyF65Klgi4AA6EEMbMUtI0_4i&usp=drive_fs): Core logo assets.
           - [**1. Brand Guidelines**](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rkCGJvqOT52V4HR1J-HtGqG7sFjCV7Hu&usp=drive_fs): Style guides and standards.
           - [**2. Team Store**](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tIiZsSVOx3lEPqAOAuGjHM79T6tqeJPS&usp=drive_fs): Team-specific design assets.
           - **3. Uniforms**:
             
                   - [Men's Signature Styles](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RFwqZWWRvH960kBWxcJv8fRFfZ1FZauK&usp=drive_fs)
                   - [Women's Signature Styles](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RILkIV6mAhv2bU2X4QCDXoweFrw6KiVK&usp=drive_fs)
           - **4. Off-Menu**:
             
                   - [4.0. Apparel Collection via eCom](https://drive.google.com/open?id=10GXx1wJO4PeRHOMC9U8aw8kM_ecCD3_a&usp=drive_fs)
                   - [4.1. Custom Apparel Collection via Design](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Q097KtIvhU_MFiyE2HQOHxB4GhD-6gep&usp=drive_fs)
           - [**5. Signature Pro Hat**](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1epj5xw5h6X2UxEtzpY_XX8BT8OIKuQVF&usp=drive_fs): Hat design templates.
           - [**6. Signature Duffle Bag**](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1r8cLnlvSfbZjkvi5jS4FuOuq5PDHUhRx&usp=drive_fs): Bag design templates.
           - [**7. Signature Shaft**](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1s44Eu_BWyJtBzr1LJ1o5k0bSe4eUgnb4&usp=drive_fs): Shaft design assets.
           - **8. Signature Team Tent**: Tent design templates.
           - **9. Signature Event Branding**:
             
                   - [1. Canopy Tents](https://drive.google.com/open?id=15lk6mDTcaKifbEnkpZFIFwovwXj1ksZS&usp=drive_fs)
                   - [2. Table Covers](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RycKb9NalyC35YotwSZLkrFhafbYvrF7&usp=drive_fs)
                   - [3. Flags](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1grGBzcxZNpck_pNjreuEre6Brgr0QISD&usp=drive_fs)
                   - [4. Media Walls](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e4-mpyccyTohbhjITzeAFkJxF-IFeKLO&usp=drive_fs)
                   - [5. Banners](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QVSTtqxCETbNkoK8AlNLy3wy8mqxV8tp&usp=drive_fs)
5. **Dashlane**
   
     - Learn how to access and manage team credentials securely using the **@signaturelocker.com** email.
6. **Loom**
   
     - Practice recording a short video to share design feedback or a process walkthrough.
7. **Adobe**
   
     - Confirm login functionality with **@signaturelocker.com** email and access to team projects.
     - Complete any assigned tutorials (e.g., on Signature Master Templates).

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    - [2. Team Store](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team?hsLang=en#2-team-store)
    - [3. Uniforms](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team?hsLang=en#3-uniforms)
    - [4. Off-Menu | Apparel Collection](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-team?hsLang=en#4-off-menu-apparel-collection)
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    - [3. Uniforms](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-masters?hsLang=en#3-uniforms)
    - [6. Signature Duffle Bag](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-masters?hsLang=en#6-signature-duffle-bag)
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    - [Ziflow](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/ecom?hsLang=en#ziflow)
    - [Off-Menu | Apparel Collection](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/ecom?hsLang=en#off-menu-apparel-collection)
    - [SPP Kick-Back](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/ecom?hsLang=en#spp-kick-back)
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    - [3. Uniforms](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/ziflow?hsLang=en#3-uniforms)
    - [4. Off-Menu](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/ziflow?hsLang=en#4-off-menu)
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