Associate Production Designer (Contractor)

About the Job

The Associate Production Designer assists our sourcing, graphic design and product design teams in creating and delivering print-ready files across our product lines in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment. This role is remote eligible with occasional in-office visits.

Role and Responsibilities

• Quickly, accurately and efficiently execute complex page compositions and corrections on printed product collateral using Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Illustrator.
• Execute print-ready files for simple graphics applied to our products such as product labels and kitting boxes.
• Create final mechanical files for production with stellar attention to detail.
• Demonstrate ownership of formatting, naming conventions, preparation of files for final delivery and file proofing.
• Implement the product design, editorial and graphic designer's requests and revisions.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of design guidelines and process and look for opportunities to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and in line with design specifications.
• Own and maintain a comprehensive library of design assets for reusable, systematic designs.
• Provide support on additional design and production tasks.
• Perform simple illustration editing and photo retouching tasks.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Production Designer, Graphic Designer or similar role
• BA in Graphic Design or related field
• Outstanding portfolio of work
• Proficiency in the latest macOS and iOS platforms
• High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Illustrator - expert level a plus!
• Obsessively detail-oriented - able to manage all the details and meet a high bar for accuracy and quality
• Ability to adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and accuracy across a multitude of projects
• Broad operating range - you think strategically and have an impeccable eye for detail with a strong sense of visual hierarchy, typography, layout
• Hands-on, "get things done" mentality
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet changing deadlines and priorities on simultaneous projects
• Resourceful and flexible - able to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects
• Comfortable handling broad responsibilities on a small, nimble team
• Collaborative - able to contribute to a cross-functional team while maintaining open communication and feedback

Bonus

• Experience in editorial content production
• High level photo retouching skills

Pay and benefits

The starting pay range for this position is between $30 and $38 per hour. However, the final hourly rate offered may differ based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and business needs.

If you're passionate about delivering innovative, delightful, and enriching products and experiences for kids, we'd love to hear from you!