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Senior Production Designer – Impact Studio
| Company | Mediabrands |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $70000 – $85000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in production design, print production, preferably in an agency or media environment.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); experience with Premiere Pro and After Effects is a plus.
- Strong understanding of color management, print production processes, and digital asset specifications.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Exceptional problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
- A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of design and layout principles.
Responsibilities
- Act as the lead point of contact for all creative asset mechanicals and adaptations across print and digital formats.
- Manage the resizing, localization, and customization of master mechanicals while maintaining brand consistency.
- Create detailed, highly organized final mechanical files for print, digital, and social platforms, ensuring adherence to production specs.
- Translate brand guidelines into visually compelling designs, ensuring consistency and alignment with the brand’s identity across all platforms.
- Iterate on design concepts based on feedback, ensuring creative solutions meet both aesthetic and functional needs.
- Produce detailed, visually accurate mockups and design comps for presentations, pitches, and client approvals, ensuring clear communication of layout, typography, color schemes, and brand aesthetics.
- Oversee quality control on all deliverables, checking for accuracy in layout, typography, and color consistency.
- Provide light retouching services when needed and coordinate with external retouchers for high-end finishing.
- Assist in managing workflows and production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of assets under tight deadlines.
- Analyze and refine print production processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Develop and maintain an asset storage and archiving system to streamline project access and file management.
- Act as a liaison between Studio leadership, Account teams, and external vendors, ensuring smooth communication and file handoffs.
- Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and feedback to refine design concepts.
- Partner with Studio leadership to develop visual pitch decks and concept presentations for new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with Account teams and clients to offer creative problem-solving and technical expertise on production challenges.
- Stay current on design trends and incorporate innovative approaches to keep brand visuals fresh and engaging.
- Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Out-of-Home (OOH) production.
- Assist in internal marketing initiatives, including designing materials for IPGMB requests and Cannes submissions.
- Provide guidance and feedback to junior team members, helping to refine their technical skills and production expertise.
- Step in as a point of contact for Studio operations when leadership is unavailable.
- Participate in training and development programs to stay at the forefront of production and design advancements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Premiere Pro and After Effects is a plus.
