Production Designer

Our iconic coffee retail chain client is seeking a Production Designer to join their team

Daily Responsibilities:
Understands both design intention and production requirements, communicates concerns and questions in a thoughtful, constructive manner.
Creates templates and graphics files to correct specifications to ensure quality of design product for print or as delivery in a digital workspace.
Participates on cross-functional teams to improve process and technical understanding.
Be a passionate student of all things printed and digital media.
Utilize and contribute to design systems, design templates and component libraries
Have a solid understanding of design principles and best practices in printed and digital (e.g. typography, color theory, layout, information hierarchy)

Technology requirements?:
4+ years of experience in graphics design, preferably from agency or direct to consumer in-house environments.
Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud product (must have prior work experience with web app/platform and CS softwares) (Adobe Experience Manager Assets experience is a plus)
Expert level in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.

Degree or certifications required?:
No Degrees required, must have a strong understanding of design principles if no degree

Years experience?:
4+ years of experience

Required background? Skills?
Previous production experience designing across print, mobile and/or web experiences at consumer-
focused brands, agencies, or color house.
Experienced in deciphering and delivering artwork against technical specifications, ink/special treatments, color separations, print-ready art required
Portfolio that showcases your contribution to print-ready art and/or interactive consumer facing experiences and demonstrates originality, innovation, and strong problem-solving skills.
Expert level in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $48-50 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

The mission of our client is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. They call thsir employees "partners" because they are all partners in shared success, and they make sure everything they do is through the lens of humanity-from their commitment to the highest-quality coffee in the world, to the way they engage with their customers and communities to do business responsibly.

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NO ONE HAS BENEFITS LIKE AQUENT! Working with AQUENT gets you access to some pretty cool things including:

• Subsidized (up to 85%!) Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

• Access to Fidelity 401(k) with Matching!

• FSA Program

• Weekly Direct Deposit

• Resume / Portfolio Review + Interview Prep. You’ll be set-up for success!

• Free Continued Learning: https://thegymnasium.com/

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