Production Designer (Remote)

Company: Cella
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Our client is large medical device brand seeking their next Production Designer for an ongoing/open-ended , remote contract (W2 and benefits-eligible). The Production Designer will be responsible for supporting the graphic design staff in executing marketing projects. The ideal candidate is a technical expert in developing graphics, retouching imagery, and preparing final design files. The Production Designer will support the product design manager in producing marketing collateral and internal communications materials for clients, including working with existing templates and assets, ensuring technically accurate and industry-standard production-ready files.

Production Designer Responsibilities
Execute design solutions as directed against established creative, or repurpose existing designs and artwork for new uses
Revise and update existing design deliverables
Prepare production-ready files 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
Check files to ensure that all settings are correct including color, image resolution and output settings
Correct all inconsistencies and mistakes in the art file before its release, including typesetting revisions, scaling artwork, photo retouching, correcting vector artwork, color corrections/adjustments and page sequence/imposition revisions
Take direction from art directors and graphic designers while meeting deadlines on various projects occurring at the same time
Work with print management team and vendors to troubleshoot and problem solve production issues on files
Ensure all files are correct and final before archiving
Provide technical guidance based on project needs/complexity to meet production specifications and standards
Maintain and update images, photos, videos and work products in appropriate asset management system
Adhere to brand standards
Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Production Designer Requirements
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software, specifically: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat
Sound understanding of MS Office
Detail-oriented, highly organized and committed to quality control
Consistently produces accurate artwork in a timely manner
Ability to interpret and implement client changes to artwork during proof cycles
Experience working across Mac and Windows platforms
Strong typographic skills in print and digital channels
Ability to create high quality CMYK or RGB images for print or multimedia.
Understanding of dot gain, color separations, trapping, Pantone to CMYK conversions, imposition work and retouching
Knowledgeable on how to troubleshoot problem art files
Good written, oral and listening skills and undertakes actions to develop
them further
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple quick turn projects
Effectively and professionally interacts with others
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Proactive - anticipates needs, problems, opportunities
Flexible problem-solving approach
Process-oriented with an uncanny ability to get things done
Portfolio is required! Any HTML / HTML5 experience a plus.

Job ID: 324804MB

Cella is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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