Production Designer

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Roseville, MN

7d•$24 - $32

About The Position

The Production Designer executes, prepares, organizes, and quality-controls graphic design assets for print and digital applications. The role ensures files are production-ready, brand-compliant, visually consistent, and technically accurate while supporting marketing initiatives across the organization. The designer collaborates with the marketing communications team and operational partners to manage creative assets and implement large-scale updates across multiple platforms and materials. The Production Designer manages assigned production work from receipt of an approved brief through final file delivery. This includes confirming requirements, maintaining accurate project status, completing quality checks, and communicating risks to agreed-upon deadlines. The position reports to the Creative Director.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, and/or equivalent professional experience.
At least three years of professional graphic design or production design experience.
Demonstrated expertise preparing files for professional print production and digital distribution.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Strong working knowledge of color management, print specifications, prepress requirements, and digital asset optimization.
Experience managing large volumes of creative assets, with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Experience with digital asset management systems, photo editing, and file organization best practices.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other common computer programs.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS' mission and operating philosophies.

Nice To Haves

Basic proficiency in video editing, captioning, formatting, and exports using Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and deliver production-ready print and digital files that meet approved project requirements, brand standards, and channel or vendor specifications.
Quality-check layouts, typography, supplied content, image resolution, color, bleed, links, and file formats, and resolve discrepancies before final delivery.
Maintain organized, current, searchable digital asset libraries using established naming, folder, metadata, and version-control conventions; distinguish working files from approved final assets, archive superseded materials, and ensure authorized users can locate and retrieve current files.
Edit, retouch, crop, and prepare photography and graphic assets for print, web, email, social media, and other marketing channels.
Execute approved updates across designated collateral, campaigns, templates, websites, and digital platforms; track affected materials, apply changes consistently, verify completion against the approved scope, and flag outdated or conflicting content for resolution.
Collaborate with creative team members to support production needs and implement approved design revisions.
Manage assigned production tasks to agreed-upon deadlines, maintain current project status, and communicate progress and outstanding needs.
Partner with marketing communications and operational departments to gather information, confirm content requirements, clarify conflicting feedback, and accurately implement approved content updates and revisions.
Verify that required content and design approvals are documented before releasing final production files.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure production files meet technical specifications and project requirements; review vendor proofs against approved files, resolve routine technical questions, and coordinate final file acceptance.
Assist in creating and maintaining templates, style guides, libraries, and production workflows that support efficiency and brand consistency.
Ensure visual materials uphold PHS brand standards across print, digital, and social media applications.
Identify recurring production issues and recommend practical improvements to templates, tools, and workflows to reduce avoidable rework, improve turnaround, and maintain quality.
Select appropriate file-preparation methods and resolve routine technical production issues within approved brand and production standards.
As skills and project needs allow, support video production through basic video editing, asset preparation, captioning, formatting, and exports for digital platforms.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance, including applicable HSA and FSA.
Employer contribution to HSA for eligible health plans.
Life insurance (AD&D).
Retirement plan with eligibility for an employer match.
Holiday pay and extended sick leave.
Vision insurance for benefits-eligible employees working between 20 and 29 hours per week.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage for benefits-eligible employees working between 20 and 29 hours per week.
Accident and hospitalization coverage for benefits-eligible employees working between 20 and 29 hours per week.
Education assistance programs for benefits-eligible employees working between 20 and 29 hours per week.
Accrued paid time off (PTO) for all employees.
Same-day pay.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
College partnership educational discounts.
Access to Learn to Live Resources.