Production Designer

PGBPGNGLOBAL•Cincinnati, OH

5d•$85,000 - $122,200•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Production Designer to join our Beauty Care team! As a BeautyHouse Production Designer within P&G, your focus will be on applying your graphic expertise and production techniques to independently transform conceptual designs into print-ready and/or digital pieces. The Production Designer is not only responsible for accurately driving final artwork files but will also specialize in prepress activities, specifically color correction, profiling all with a concentration on digital printing, processes, outputs and execution.

Requirements

BA/BS in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar field.
2-5 years of full-time design adaptation or graphic production experience (outside of freelance work) preferably within a creative agency, design studio or in-house creative department, ideally with a focus on consumer packaging.
A portfolio showcasing production artwork that demonstrates a proficient understanding of both print and digital media.
Excellent understanding of Prepress and Print Industry standards and a familiarity with the 4/c process, to include, but not limited to: spot colors, varnish, foil, die cuts, deboss and/or embossing. Thorough understanding of file standards for print production (bleed, trapping, color separation, resolution, dot shapes, screen print angles, FM/Stochastic, plus exposure to a variety of paper and plastic substrates, etc.).
Strong understanding of color theory and image optimization with abilities in both color correction and assembly skill sets.
Good communication and collaboration skills with the ability to justify your print technical choices with multi-functional partners. Comfortable giving and receiving feedback. Flexible in an environment of constant change.
Disciplined with superior time and project management skills; possess the ability to set priorities and be accountable.
Expertise in the latest graphics and business programs: Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) and Microsoft (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) for Mac with fluent knowledge of Esko workflows required.

Responsibilities

Execute the graphic adaptation of approved creative concepts across several consumer touchpoints including packaging, promotional materials, visual communications, eCommerce, social media, etc.
Be responsible for any necessary color work and applying basic artwork trapping for a variety of different print techniques and suppliers.
Maintain organized files and documentation, including version control, asset libraries and production specifications.
Effectively integrate brand guidelines, regulatory, printing, and graphic specifications, correctly in all phases of artwork.
Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.