Production Designer

Vuori • Carlsbad, CA

10d

About The Position

Vuori is seeking a Production Designer to join its Creative Team and help ensure the brand is polished, consistent, and production-ready across print and presentation formats. Reporting to the Senior Designer, this role finalizes print artwork and builds and maintains presentation decks used by the department and cross-functional partners. The Production Designer works with designers, internal stakeholders, and external print vendors to deliver accurate, high-quality work on time.

The role translates approved concepts into mechanical files, die-lines, and production-ready artwork; prepares, packages, and preflights print files; supports layouts and imposition for multi-page and specialty pieces; and coordinates specifications, proofs, timelines, and corrections with vendors. It also builds and maintains Figma presentation decks, templates, layouts, and asset libraries, while organizing versions and final files. The designer collaborates with Marketing, Sales, Retail, and other teams, helps uphold brand standards, supports project tracking and handoffs, and contributes creative input and workflow improvements. When appropriate, the role also supports junior team members and interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in production design, prepress, or a creative support role within an agency, in-house team, or lifestyle/fashion brand environment.
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating strong layout, typography, and attention to production detail across print and presentation work.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, Keynote, and/or Google Slides, including master slides and templates.
• Figma experience.
• Solid understanding of print production processes, including file setup, color profiles, preflight, imposition, paper stocks, and finishing techniques.
• Experience preparing files for vendors and working with commercial printers to resolve issues quickly.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills; comfortable receiving feedback and clarifying requirements with designers and stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive, exceptionally detail-oriented approach, with a drive to improve workflows and elevate the team's output.
• Ability to quickly adapt existing creative work to new formats while preserving the design intent.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Designer in executing creative projects by translating approved concepts into mechanical files, die-lines, and production-ready artwork.
• Prepare, finalize, and package print files, including file setup, bleeds, trim and safety margins, color management, image-resolution checks, and preflight.
• Handle layout and imposition for multi-page and specialty materials such as booklets, catalogs, and collateral.
• Coordinate with print vendors on specifications, proofs, timelines, and corrections; review proofs and press checks for accuracy and color quality.
• Batch process, resize, and adapt artwork across formats and sizes.
• Build, format, and update Figma presentation decks with designers and other departments, turning rough content into clean, on-brand slides.
• Develop and maintain master deck templates, slide layouts, and asset libraries consistent with brand guidelines.
• Manage version control and keep current decks and final files organized and accessible to the team.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Retail, and other teams to understand deliverable needs and deadlines.
• Maintain and organize design libraries, templates, production specifications, and archives of final files.
• Help uphold brand standards across print and presentation materials by flagging inconsistencies and proposing fixes.
• Assist with project tracking, intake, and handoffs to support a smooth creative workflow.
• Provide creative input and suggest process improvements to make production faster and more consistent.
• Support junior team members and interns when appropriate, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Savings and retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vuori discount and industry perks
• Paid time off
• Wellness and fitness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level