Production & Product Development Designer

Galison•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Galison is looking for a Production & Product Development Designer to support the development and execution of custom and proprietary products. Serving as a key link between Sales, Creative, Sourcing, and Manufacturing, this role ensures that artwork and product specifications are accurately translated into production-ready files and documentation. This position combines production design, print and prepress expertise, product development, project coordination, and vendor communication. The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong technical design skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. They will work closely with internal teams and overseas manufacturing partners to prepare products for sampling and production while maintaining Galison and Mudpuppy’s quality standards.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in production design, product development, print production, prepress, packaging, or a related field
Strong understanding of commercial print production, prepress, packaging, and manufacturing processes
Experience preparing production-ready artwork and files for commercial printing and manufacturing
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Working knowledge of commercial printing processes, color management, packaging production, dielines, and manufacturing specifications
Effective organizational and project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Capacity to balance creative objectives with technical and manufacturing requirements
Strong presentation, documentation, and file organization skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners and production vendors
Experience creating product renderings, presentations, and pitch decks

Responsibilities

Preparing preflight artwork files to ensure they are accurate
Applying artwork to product templates
Performing prepress functions including artwork review
Translating customer concepts, artwork, and specifications into production-ready files
Creating and maintaining product specifications
Reviewing proofs, packaging artwork, and production samples
Supporting the development of custom and proprietary products
Communicating directly with overseas manufacturing partners
Coordinating with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical artwork issues
Reviewing factory engineering recommendations
Collaborating closely with Sales, Creative, Sourcing, and Production
Organizing and maintaining digital assets
Supporting the creation of product renderings
Contributing to workflow improvements and process initiatives

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Profit share plan
Three weeks of paid vacation to start
Two weeks of sick time per year
Company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Paid family leave
Maternity leave
Paternity leave
Commuter benefits
Long-term disability insurance
Annual tuition assistance
Annual wellness stipend