Production Designer

Procter & Gamble • Cincinnati, OH

8d • $85,000 - $122,200

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 a related field.
• At least 2-5 years of full-time design adaptation or graphic production experience (excluding freelance work), preferably within a creative agency, design studio, or in-house creative department, with a focus on consumer packaging and digital printing.
• A portfolio showcasing production artwork that demonstrates proficiency in both print and digital media, particularly in digital artwork execution.
• Strong understanding of prepress and print industry standards, including knowledge of the 4/c process and techniques such as spot colors, varnish, foil, die cuts, debossing, and embossing.
• Comprehensive understanding of print production file standards (bleed, trapping, color separation, dot shapes, screen print angles, FM/Stochastic) and exposure to various paper and plastic substrates.
• Expertise in digital printing processes, including digital RIP software knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Proficient in the latest graphics software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) for Mac.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Esko workflows is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on digital printing and artwork execution, ensuring the accurate preparation and execution of graphic adaptation for approved creative concepts, specifically for digital printing outputs.
• Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for digital output as well as other various types of printing, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Understand Digital RIP Software for processing print jobs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth workflow integration.
• Develop and implement printing specifications, workflows, work processes and strategies that focus on digital printing execution tied to end-to-end art, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct color development and leverage knowledge of color profiling and profiling tasks to achieve optimal color accuracy and consistency across various digital print formats.
• Integrate brand guidelines, regulatory requirements, and printing specifications optimally throughout all phases of artwork execution, with particular attention to digital printing processes.

What This Job Offers

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