Production Designer (Graphic Design)

Ashworth Awards•North Attleborough, MA

1d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Designer plays a key role in our Art Department, creating compelling designs and technically accurate production files for custom medals, awards, and other manufactured products. This role requires more than traditional graphic design experience. The ideal candidate has at least two years of professional graphic design experience specifically involving product design, manufacturing, or production-ready artwork, with a strong understanding of layered files, vector artwork, and how designs translate into physical products. Experience designing products such as packaging, boxes, toys, jewelry, apparel, promotional products, or other manufactured goods is highly relevant. Working closely with Sales, Production, and Marketing, the Production Designer transforms customer concepts into visually appealing designs and manufacturing-ready files for die-cast, stamped, laser-engraved, and printed products. The position also contributes to marketing graphics, product photography, and digital media. If you enjoy solving creative challenges, understanding how things are made, and seeing your designs come to life as finished products, this role offers the opportunity to make your work tangible.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional graphic design experience involving physical products, manufacturing, or production-ready artwork.
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
Experience creating and editing layered design files for manufactured products.
Full proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Strong understanding of vector artwork, layers, and production file preparation.
Ability to translate digital designs into manufacturable products.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
Ability to work on-site in an office and manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented designer who understands that a design is not finished until it can be manufactured correctly.
Comfortable working with intricate artwork, managing multiple layers, troubleshooting design challenges, and making technical adjustments without losing the integrity of the original concept.
Understands that designing for physical products requires a different mindset than designing solely for screens or social media.
Technically minded: Understands file structure, layers, and the practical requirements of manufacturing.
Creative and adaptable: Finds solutions when a design needs to change to meet production requirements.
Detail-oriented: Takes pride in precision, accuracy, and delivering high-quality work.
Collaborative: Communicates effectively with Sales, Production, and Marketing.
Organized and accountable: Manages multiple projects, follows through on deadlines, and maintains clean, usable files.
Curious and innovative: Looks for ways to improve designs, workflows, and the final product.
Portfolio demonstrating relevant product design, layered artwork, and/or manufacturing-ready files.
Examples showing how your artwork translates into a finished physical product are especially encouraged.
Experience with HR systems, file management, and process automation.

Responsibilities

Create and edit production-ready artwork for medals, awards, and other manufactured products.
Prepare organized, layered design files for manufacturing.
Turn customer concepts and approved designs into accurate, production-ready artwork.
Adjust designs for die-casting, stamping, laser engraving, and printing.
Review and revise files to ensure quality, accuracy, and manufacturability.
Use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create and edit artwork and graphics.
Create marketing materials and digital content for Sales and Marketing.
Photograph and edit products, including images and GIFs for advertising.
Maintain organized design files and digital assets.
Work with Sales to bring customer designs to life.
Partner with Production to resolve design challenges and prepare files for manufacturing.
Collaborate with Marketing to meet project deadlines.
Communicate design requirements and recommend improvements.
Stay current on design software, technology, and production methods.