About us
We turn customer challenges into growth opportunities.
Material is a global strategy partner to the world’s most recognizable brands and innovative companies. Our people around the globe thrive by helping organizations design and deliver rewarding customer experiences.
We use deep human insights, design innovation and data to create experiences powered by modern technology. Our approaches speed engagement and growth for the companies we work with and transform relationships between businesses and the people they serve.
About the Production Designer
Production designers work alongside art directors, writers and creative directors to tackle layout design, digital design, photo retouching, mechanical file prep, asset requests and other tasks related to the execution of multi-media campaign elements.
This role requires a high level of organization, efficiency, creative problem-solving ability, combined with superior technical skills and a strong design sensibility. We count on this team for last-looks precision and perfection. Celtra experience a huge plus.
As a Production Designer you will
Execute revisions, resizes and versioning of creative campaign assets
Execute layout design, digital design, photo retouching, asset management as assigned
Proactively set up or consult on design files (and/or specs, dielines, outputs) for the creative team
Collaborate closely with the design team on a wide variety of projects. Implement designs & ideas generated by designers / art directors / creative directors
Finalize mechanicals and media campaign assets to specification
Troubleshoot file and asset problems as they arise with the creative team, print vendors, video editors or developers
Create and clearly document specifications for projects requiring outside production, e.g. for printing, identify paper, size, printing techniques, binding, etc.
Deliver high quality production output for top tier national brands (web, trade, print)
Contribute to internal file and server maintenance and organization
Ensures that file standards and archiving maintain consistency
Contribute to external (client) presentation deck design (asset support and cleanup)
About You
Characteristics:
Self-disciplined, diligent, collegial and possessed of a cool head
Takes pride in error-free work
Has an inquiring mind; shows an eagerness to learn more
Demonstrates accountability and brings proactive solutions
Active contributor, builds strong relationships with creative and extended account team leads
Emphasis on refining craft with added attention to overall marketing, agency teams and client's business and industry
Thoroughly communicates with teams and maintains a consistent conversation to ensure nothing gets lost in translation
Requirements:
2-5+ years experience in graphic design, production design or related field
Comprehensive understanding of graphic design, typography, production and presentation skills with technical proficiency using the current (Mac) versions of Adobe Creative Suite including Indesign, Photoshop & Illustrator as well as Figma, Powerpoint, Google Suite
Deep understanding of mechanical file preparations on both the digital spectrum and pre-press production
Proficiency with photo retouching, masking/clipping, manipulation and compositing
Experience with presentation design in MS Powerpoint and Google Slides
Experience across different media such as digital, packaging and large format graphics
Ability to work quickly and efficiently with a genetic inclination for details and project organization
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
If you can animate? Even better. BONUS: After Effects or Photoshop timeline animations
Why work for Material?
In addition to fulfilling, high-impact work, company culture and benefits are integral to determining if a job is a right fit for you. Here’s a bit about who we are and highlights around what we offer.
Who We Are & What We Care About
Material is a global company and we work with best-of-class brands worldwide. We also create and launch new brands and products, putting innovation and value creation at the center of our practice. Our clients are in the top of their class, across industry sectors from technology to retail, transportation, finance and healthcare.
Material employees join a peer group of exceptionally talented colleagues across the company, the country, and even the world. We develop capabilities, craft and leading-edge market offerings across seven global practices including strategy and insights, design, data & analytics, technology and tracking. Our engagement management team makes it all hum for clients.
We prize inclusion and interconnectedness. We amplify our impact through the people, perspectives, and expertise we engage in our work. Our commitment to deep human understanding combined with a science & systems approach uniquely equips us to bring a rich frame of reference to our work.
A community focused on learning and making an impact. Material is an outcomes focused company. We create experiences that matter, create new value and make a difference in people's lives.
What We Offer
In addition to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and FSA, Material offers:
A work environment that works best for you. Whether that’s fully remote, in one of our offices, or hybrid.
Flexible & synchronous time off. We trust our colleagues to take responsibility for and manage their workloads. That’s why we offer Flexible Time Off along with synchronous companywide closures and 11 company holidays.
12 weeks of paid parental leave. Every parent deserves to spend the first few months of their new child’s life with them.
Help planning for your future. We offer 401K match, as well as periodic financial wellness and planning sessions throughout the year.
Pay Range: $62,800.00 - $86,600.00
The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Material. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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