Snap is hiring: Production Designer in Los Angeles

Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio) , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles (https://www.spectacles.com/) .As a member of the Brand Maker Studio team, you will be instrumental in building the Snapchat brand, and crafting best-in-class marketing materials for a wide range of audiences that help celebrate our latest products, features and company developments.The Brand Maker Studio team is a diverse crew of artists, makers, writers and designers. But first and foremost, we are creatives. We prioritize craft, drive, and above all else, ideas. We represent one of the world’s most innovative companies and serve an engaged global community, so we aim to inspire them with every project, no matter the size.What you’ll do:Collaborate with a diverse mix of creatives and producers to craft best-in-class marketing work across a wide range of verticals, disciplines and markets.Collaborate closely with the creative team to adapt and expand upon key art from project kick off to mechanical delivery.Help implement and maintain our file structure system, asset library, and review process.Able to maintain pixel perfect spec delivery under tight deadlines and pivot between platforms with ease.Be a role model to fellow designers on the team, and help develop, nurture and grow the talent of jr designers.Help grow and develop the team's creative culture.Communicate with producers, design leads, and other creative team members to support a range of design requests including layout, photo retouching, UI design builds, versioning, production prep, asset management as assigned, etc.Partner with other production designers to manage time and resources effectively to create a diverse scope of deliverables.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:A strong maker with meticulous attention to detail that’s passionate about designing for a range of different mediums.Deep understanding of the principles, and technicalities of graphic design (i.e., color theory, typography, composition, accessibility, optimization for different mediums etc.)Able to take design concepts and ideas and transform them into a wide variety of functional design templates.Passionate about design best practices and is always searching for better ways to execute design work.Able to digest and prioritize design feedback in an effective manner.Able to develop and upkeep a well organized structure for working files and asset libraries.Manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to make quick, high-quality decisions based on evolving project needs and creative goals.Thrive in a collaborative environment, but can also work autonomously with strong time management skills.A strong interest in new and emerging technologies as well as their unique design principlesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent experience5+ years of experience working in production / studio design.Hands-on creative with demonstrable experience working as a production designer (in-house, freelance or agency)Highly proficient in InDesign, Figma, Keynote, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Triple Triangle.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a Google Suite lead project environment a plusAfter Effects, C4D and Frame.io knowledge a plusExperience creating brand identities and style guides a huge plusIf you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV7t31iR3yYR9ztGDHJpbvL63svWpb6s0afkBkLEjGnDx4Kg/viewform) ."Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.Our Benefits (http://careers.snap.com/benefits) : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!CompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :The base salary range for this position is $126,000-$189,000 annually.Zone B (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$179,000 annually.Zone C (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :The base salary range for this position is $107,000-$161,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.A Decade of Snap (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdfCGl7CQeT_N_Gmli1oV1X6c9Ubzoozp): Learn about our origin story, values, mission, culture of innovation, and more.CitizenSnap (https://citizen.snap.com/): In our third annual CitizenSnap Report, we demonstrate progress towards our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, and we lay out our plans looking forward.The DEI Innovation Summit (https://actreport.com/dei-innovation-summit-2022/): Watch highlights from the 2nd annual DEI Innovation Summit, which brings together thought leaders and DEI experts for a day of courageous conversations to enable bold action.Snap News (https://newsroom.snap.com/): Stay up to date on the latest and greatest product and innovation news at SnapApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (https://storage.googleapis.com/hris-assets/Applicant_and_Candidate_Privacy_Policy.pdf)