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      Step-by-Step Tutorial: QC — 123456

      Effective as of April 1, 2024

      Last updated: May 21, 2024

      0. LOGOS  |  1. BRAND  |  2. STORE  |  3. UNIFORMS  |  4. OFF-MENU  |  5. HATS  |  6. BAGS

       

       

      0. VECTORIZED LOGOS

      1. BRAND GUIDELINES 

      2. TEAM STORE

      3. UNIFORMS

      HOW TO QC UNIFORMS AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN GRADED.

      QUALITY CHECK CHECKLIST

      1. Colors - Ensure there is a material difference in colors (for example, black on black)
      2. Seams - Don’t go within 1” of a seam.
      3. Objects in design - never make an object smaller than 0.25” that needs to be legible.
      4. Confirm that there is not more than one clipping mask in the art-file
      5. Double-check that all layers are ON
      6. Any variable data needs to be a solid color with no customization
      7. Single-layer logo and design // merge through nesting
      8. The name Place holder is LASTNAME; if no name is required, do not include
      9. The only approved number is 44
      10. Confirm smart layers are connected, i.e., A number changes on all locations.
      11. Confirm that any necessary fonts are in the shared font folder
      12. Verify product is what the client is expecting (correct Style #)
      13. Double check brand placements match the approved art design
      14. Review & Upload Final Graded files to Google Drive using SKU Sheet as File Name

      STEPS

      1. Review Submitted Proof via Ziflow
      2. Go to the Production Folder
      3. Change the Folder Name from P|0000|23-0|XXX|V1-0 to the Package name on the SKU Sheet
        1. If there are Mulpitpe Packages or Sold Separately Products, change the P|0000|23-0|XXX|V1-0 to the Design Season 0000|TAG_ID|23-0
      4. Open the Graded files.
      5. Check the number that they all changed
      6. Numbers Layer
        1. Move the Number layer to the top
        2. Close all the layers and lock them, except for the editing layers.
      7. Name & Numbers Layer
        1. Move the Number layer to the top
        3. Close all the layers and lock them, except for the editing layers.
      8. Save
      9. Export as PDF into the P|0000|23-0|XXX|V1-0 folder.
        1. If there aren't any Packages or Sold Separately Products, delete the other folders. 
        2. If there are Mulpitpe Packages or Sold Separately Products, Export as PDF into the Design Season 0000|TAG_ID|23-0 Folder.
      10. Verify all fonts are in the Font Folder
        1. You can find all the Signa Fonts under *SIGNATURE TEMPLATES* > *FONTS* 
      11. Handoff to Production
        1. Complete you decision via Ziflow

      Nice Job :)

       

      4. OFF-MENU

      5. SIGNATURE PRO HAT

      6. SIGNATURE DUFFLE BAG