Whole Foods Market
Associate Studio Production Designer
Whole Foods Market, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job DescriptionWhole Foods Market is looking for an Associate Studio Production Designer in Austin, TX!
The Associate Studio Production Designer is a key contributor and collaborator to the production of final assets/deliverables across various marketing programs and media channels. The position requires intermediate to advanced production art experience, a meticulous attention to detail, strong ability to organize and manage numerous deliverables, and the ability to quickly deliver final assets according to specs. The Associate Studio Production Designer also supports creative activations across traditional printed signage and digital deliverables with expected knowledge to understand distinctions and specs per channels.
The Associate Studio Production Designer contributes as an experienced independent contributor, requiring moderate to minimal daily guidance, to ensure final assets are ready for production, adhere to brand standards and are delivered to specs. The Associate Studio Production Designer is a member of the Marketing Operations Shared Services team and reports to the Senior Studio Production Manager. This hybrid position is based in Austin, TX and will require a minimum of three days per week in our downtown office.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Design team to interpret and create assets heavily rooted in signage and digital channels across a variety of programs including new store openings, seasonal campaigns, evergreen campaigns, promotions, local activations & rebrands
Champion brand standards and ensure look and feel is consistent and accurate across all deliverables before review and release
Estimate time required for projects requested and manage time appropriately
Minimize revisions needed internally and externally by continually learning channel-specific specs and exploring workflow efficiencies (color space, resolution, maximum file sizes, text-to-image ratios, etc.)
Review proofs and execute quick revisions to feedback
Manage submission of assets to Digital Asset Management system(s) with appropriate naming , keywords, etc.
Contribute to development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to Studio Production and creative Brand Guidelines
Skills:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge in production art, typography, layout design and digital retouching
Intermediate to advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite required (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat)
Highly desired experience in Figma (required training if not skillset does not exist); Amazon Composer experience a plus
Experience in Workfront/Proof HQ, Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint or other presentation software)
Ability to multi-task and prioritize a continual high-volume workload in a fast-paced retail environment
Ability to communicate technical and structured information in a clear, concise, and organized fashion
Mature self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
Education & Experience:
BA/BS degree with ideally 2+ years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in production art or graphic design, preferably with a retailer
Collaborative spirit to work with various teams and team members at all levels
Resourceful self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and continuous change
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.
The Associate Studio Production Designer is a key contributor and collaborator to the production of final assets/deliverables across various marketing programs and media channels. The position requires intermediate to advanced production art experience, a meticulous attention to detail, strong ability to organize and manage numerous deliverables, and the ability to quickly deliver final assets according to specs. The Associate Studio Production Designer also supports creative activations across traditional printed signage and digital deliverables with expected knowledge to understand distinctions and specs per channels.
The Associate Studio Production Designer contributes as an experienced independent contributor, requiring moderate to minimal daily guidance, to ensure final assets are ready for production, adhere to brand standards and are delivered to specs. The Associate Studio Production Designer is a member of the Marketing Operations Shared Services team and reports to the Senior Studio Production Manager. This hybrid position is based in Austin, TX and will require a minimum of three days per week in our downtown office.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Design team to interpret and create assets heavily rooted in signage and digital channels across a variety of programs including new store openings, seasonal campaigns, evergreen campaigns, promotions, local activations & rebrands
Champion brand standards and ensure look and feel is consistent and accurate across all deliverables before review and release
Estimate time required for projects requested and manage time appropriately
Minimize revisions needed internally and externally by continually learning channel-specific specs and exploring workflow efficiencies (color space, resolution, maximum file sizes, text-to-image ratios, etc.)
Review proofs and execute quick revisions to feedback
Manage submission of assets to Digital Asset Management system(s) with appropriate naming , keywords, etc.
Contribute to development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to Studio Production and creative Brand Guidelines
Skills:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge in production art, typography, layout design and digital retouching
Intermediate to advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite required (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat)
Highly desired experience in Figma (required training if not skillset does not exist); Amazon Composer experience a plus
Experience in Workfront/Proof HQ, Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint or other presentation software)
Ability to multi-task and prioritize a continual high-volume workload in a fast-paced retail environment
Ability to communicate technical and structured information in a clear, concise, and organized fashion
Mature self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
Education & Experience:
BA/BS degree with ideally 2+ years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in production art or graphic design, preferably with a retailer
Collaborative spirit to work with various teams and team members at all levels
Resourceful self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and continuous change
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.