Production Designer

Kiddom

102d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Production Designer is responsible for supporting the Design Team in the execution of print projects. They are technical experts in developing graphics, retouching imagery, and preparing final design files. This person is responsible for reviewing external production work, ongoing vendor communication, markup and QA/QC of print materials. They will work with existing templates and assets, ensuring technically accurate and industry standard production-ready artwork to meet production needs for our vendors.

Requirements

• Displays expert level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software, specifically: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat. Adobe certification preferred.
• HTML proficiency
• Detail oriented, highly organized. Displays a commitment to quality control, specifically measured by: consistently producing accurate artwork in a timely manner, and interpreting and implementing client changes to artwork during proof cycles
• Experience working across Mac and Windows platforms
• Demonstrates strong typographic skills in print and digital channels
• Ability to create high quality CMYK or RGB images for print or multimedia. Understands dot gain, color separations, trapping, Pantone to CMYK conversions, imposition work and retouching
• Knowledgeable on how to troubleshoot problem art files
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple quick turn projects
• Effectively and professionally interact with others
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
• Proactive – anticipates needs, problems, opportunities
• Flexible problem-solving

Nice To Haves

• Portfolio required
• Minimum of three years professional level experience required in creative/graphic design or production within an external or in-house agency
• Adobe Certification in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

Responsibilities

• Executes production design solutions as directed against established creative, or repurposes existing designs and artwork for new uses
• Revises and updates existing design deliverables both animated and flat
• Prepares production-ready files for digital work to appropriate production specifications
• Responsible for pre-flighting all production files assigned to ensure quality
• Responsible for QC to ensure all files contain all correct elements needed for production of final deliverables
• Checks files to ensure that all settings are correct including color, image resolution and output settings
• Corrects all inconsistencies and mistakes in the art file before its release
• Takes direction from Print Lead Designer while meeting deadlines on various projects occurring at the same time
• Works with Print Management team and Vendors to troubleshoot and problem solve production issues on files
• Ensures all files are correct and final before archiving
• Provides technical guidance based on project needs/complexity to meet production specifications and standards
• Maintains and updates images, photos, videos and work products in appropriate asset management system

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity
• Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• One Medical membership (in participating locations)
• Flexible vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year
• 10 paid sick days per year (pro rated depending on start date)
• Paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid family leave after birth/adoption. Minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for caretaker parents. Meant to supplement benefits offered by State
• Commuter and FSA plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees