Production Designer (Graphic Design)

Job Description This is a remote position.
20 hours per week with potential for increased hours, 9 AM - 1 PM Maryland Time Job Overview We are seeking an experienced   Production Designer   with a strong background in production-ready file preparation, layout creation, and brand alignment.
The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva (preferred), with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality digital and print deliverables.
This role requires someone detail-oriented, efficient, and able to independently manage projects while leveraging design systems to maintain consistency across multiple assets.
Key Responsibilities •   File Preparation for Production:   Prepare files that are ready for both small and large format print and digital production, ensuring they meet specific requirements and quality standards.
•   New Layout Creation Based on Brand Guidelines:   Develop new layouts and designs adhering to client brand guidelines and requirements, maintaining consistent brand identity across projects.
•   Efficient Use of Design Systems:   Leverage and contribute to design systems to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure consistency in asset creation.
•   Mock-ups and Prototypes for Digital Assets:   Develop mock-ups and design prototypes for website landing pages and other digital assets using Figma, meeting brand and design specifications.
•   Custom Graphics and Illustrations:   Create custom graphics and illustrations for social media templates, presentations, and marketing materials tailored to client needs and audience preferences.
•   Brand Identity Development:   Assist in developing brand identities, including logo redesigns, color schemes, and brand guidelines, ensuring brand consistency across all media.
•   Presentation and Sales Material Design:   Produce visually engaging presentations and sales materials that support marketing and sales efforts.
•   Advertising and Marketing Collateral:   Design and produce digital and print collateral for advertising, ensuring that designs are aligned with brand guidelines and channel specifications.
•   Collaborate Across Departments:   Work closely with marketing, product, and other teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and design standards.
•   Audience-Centric and Strategy-Aligned Design:   Understand target audiences and marketing strategies to create designs that are relevant, compelling, and effective.
•   Stay Updated with Industry Trends:   Regularly research and incorporate industry trends, best practices, and new techniques into designs to keep the agency's offerings fresh and innovative.
•   Quality Control and Consistency:   Ensure all designs maintain a high standard of quality, with attention to detail and consistency across all marketing channels and media.
Requirements •   Portfolio Submission:   Must provide a portfolio or samples of previous work, showcasing versatility in both digital and print production and a range of creative projects.
•   Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite:   Advanced expertise in   InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop   (LightRoom is a plus), with the ability to prepare print-ready files that meet production standards.
•   Figma Expertise:   Demonstrated experience in   Figma   for creating mock-ups and online design prototypes.
•   Microsoft  Expertise:   Expert using the Microsoft suite of creative tools for deliverables in Powerpoint and others.
•   Canva Experience (Preferred):   Familiarity with Canva for creating easily editable and brand-compliant design templates.
•   Strong Understanding of Design Principles:   Mastery of design principles, including typography, layout, and color theory, with the ability to implement these independently.
•   Brand Guidelines Interpretation:   Ability to read, interpret, and execute based on brand and style guides, ensuring adherence to visual identity standards.
•   3+ Years of Experience:   At least three years of experience in a similar production or graphic design role, with a focus on both digital and print media.
•   Excellent Communication Skills:   Proficient in written and verbal communication, able to communicate effectively with clients in a professional yet casual tone.
•   High Attention to Detail:   Exceptionally detail-oriented, capable of producing error-free, pixel-perfect, and print-ready deliverables.
•   Self-Starter and Organized:   Highly organized and proactive, capable of managing multiple projects independently and meeting deadlines.
Independent Contractor Perks Permanent work from home Immediate hiring Steady freelance job ZR_17510_JOB Requirements Key Responsibilities • File Preparation for Production: Prepare files that are ready for both small and large format print and digital production, ensuring they meet specific requirements and quality standards.
• New Layout Creation Based on Brand Guidelines: Develop new layouts and designs adhering to client brand guidelines and requirements, maintaining consistent brand identity across projects.
• Efficient Use of Design Systems: Leverage and contribute to design systems to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure consistency in asset creation.
• Mock-ups and Prototypes for Digital Assets: Develop mock-ups and design prototypes for website landing pages and other digital assets using Figma, meeting brand and design specifications.
• Custom Graphics and Illustrations: Create custom graphics and illustrations for social media templates, presentations, and marketing materials tailored to client needs and audience preferences.
• Brand Identity Development: Assist in developing brand identities, including logo redesigns, color schemes, and brand guidelines, ensuring brand consistency across all media.
• Presentation and Sales Material Design: Produce visually engaging presentations and sales materials that support marketing and sales efforts.
• Advertising and Marketing Collateral: Design and produce digital and print collateral for advertising, ensuring that designs are aligned with brand guidelines and channel specifications.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with marketing, product, and other teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and design standards.
• Audience-Centric and Strategy-Aligned Design: Understand target audiences and marketing strategies to create designs that are relevant, compelling, and effective.
• Stay Updated with Industry Trends: Regularly research and incorporate industry trends, best practices, and new techniques into designs to keep the agency's offerings fresh and innovative.
• Quality Control and Consistency: Ensure all designs maintain a high standard of quality, with attention to detail and consistency across all marketing channels and media.
Requirements • Portfolio Submission: Must provide a portfolio or samples of previous work, showcasing versatility in both digital and print production and a range of creative projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Advanced expertise in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop (LightRoom is a plus), with the ability to prepare print-ready files that meet production standards.
• Figma Expertise: Demonstrated experience in Figma for creating mock-ups and online design prototypes.
• Microsoft Expertise: Expert using the Microsoft suite of creative tools for deliverables in Powerpoint and others.
• Canva Experience (Preferred): Familiarity with Canva for creating easily editable and brand-compliant design templates.
• Strong Understanding of Design Principles: Mastery of design principles, including typography, layout, and color theory, with the ability to implement these independently.
• Brand Guidelines Interpretation: Ability to read, interpret, and execute based on brand and style guides, ensuring adherence to visual identity standards.
• 3+ Years of Experience: At least three years of experience in a similar production or graphic design role, with a focus on both digital and print media.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Proficient in written and verbal communication, able to communicate effectively with clients in a professional yet casual tone.
• High Attention to Detail: Exceptionally detail-oriented, capable of producing error-free, pixel-perfect, and print-ready deliverables.
• Self-Starter and Organized: Highly organized and proactive, capable of managing multiple projects independently and meeting deadlines.