Production Design Consultant

Preparing for the Future•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At OneAmerica Financial, our purpose is to create more certainty for our customers that leads to better moments, every day. Our commitment is to advance stability and growth in every solution and relationship. We deliver financial strength that builds for generations, and we are always aspiring, looking ahead, and collaborating to achieve more, together. Come be a part of this journey with us as we champion lives! Job Summary The Production Design Consultant will be responsible for collaborating with our In-House design team on programs and projects. The ideal candidate has strong technical experience in developing graphics, retouching imagery, and preparing final design files. The Production Design Consultant will partner with the design team in the finalization process for multi-channel marketing collateral and internal communications materials for clients, including working with existing templates and assets, ensuring technical accuracy and industry-standard production-ready files. You must have a strong attention to detail and a simple, smart design application, with a keen eye for a modernist approach to typography and information design. The right candidate should have expertise with design systems, and be able to contribute to style guides, UI toolkits, other design documentation as needed along with experience working and delivering engaging experiences across media. Work will include a range of programs and projects, including environmental, digital, data visualization, print, social, advertising, and events.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Design, Experience Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Advertising or related field.
At least 2-5 years of relevant (preferably agency or in-house design team) experience.
Experience in advertising, marketing, corporate identity, brand management, sales promotion, product, UI, UX, media and multi-channel design.
Strong grasp of the creative development process and consistently deliver excellent design.
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) in Mac environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute design solutions, or re-purpose existing designs and artwork for new uses.
Revise and update existing design deliverables.
Prepare production-ready files to appropriate production specifications.
Responsible for pre-flighting all files and ensure quality.
Responsible for QC to ensure all files contain all correct elements needed for production of final deliverables.
Correct all inconsistencies and mistakes in the art file before its release, including typesetting revisions, scaling artwork, photo retouching, correcting vector artwork, color corrections/adjustments and page sequence/imposition revisions.
Work with print management team and vendors to troubleshoot and problem solve issues.
Provide technical guidance based on project needs/complexity to meet production specifications and standards.
Maintain and update images, photos, videos and work products in appropriate asset management system.
Ability to independently interpret and implement client changes during proof cycles.
Communicate effectively with creative and project management staff, engendering trust and respect.
Proficient in industry standard design software, prototyping and methodologies used in the design process.
Ensure quality control and outcomes.
Produce comps and assist with stakeholder and team presentation preparations.
Mentoring designers.
Supporting design leadership and team dynamic.