Prepare Print-Ready Materials: Convert design concepts into print-ready files, ensuring accurate color profiles, resolutions, and bleed settings for various printing methods.

Digital Asset Creation: Produce digital graphics for online platforms, including social media, websites, email campaigns, and digital advertising.

Adhere to Brand Guidelines: Maintain consistency with established brand guidelines and ensure all designs align with the company's visual identity.

Image Editing and Enhancement: Retouch and manipulate images to enhance visual appeal and ensure they meet the required standards.

Typography: Select and implement appropriate fonts, sizes, and styles to enhance readability and overall design aesthetics.

Collaborate with Design Team: Work closely with and support other designers, art directors, and creative leads to bring design concepts to life and achieve project objectives.

File Management: Organize and manage design files, maintain version control, and ensure efficient file sharing among team members.

Secondary proofreading: Review designs for spelling, grammar, and accuracy before finalizing them for production.

Quality Control: Perform thorough checks on design files to identify and rectify any technical issues or discrepancies before sending them for production.

Adapt to Feedback: Incorporate feedback from team members, clients, and stakeholders to refine and improve designs.

Time Management: Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely delivery of design assets.

Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with design trends, software updates, and industry best practices to continuously enhance skills and knowledge.

Communication: Clearly communicate design choices, concepts, and technical considerations with team members and clients.

File Format Conversion: Convert design files between various formats for different platforms and purposes.

Assist in Pre-Press Setup: Collaborate with print vendors to ensure accurate pre- press setup and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise.

Support Other Design Needs: Assist in various design-related tasks as needed, such as photo research, icon creation, and visual mockups.

Animation and Motion Graphics: Create simple animations and motion graphics for videos, presentations, or web banners, adding an engaging dynamic element to visual content.

Content Creation: Generate original visual content, such as infographics, charts, and diagrams, to communicate complex information effectively.

Presentation Design: Design visually appealing and engaging presentation materials for internal and external use, such as sales pitches or company updates.

Sustainability Considerations: Integrate sustainable design practices into projects, considering eco-friendly materials, printing methods, and resource conservation.

Data Visualization: Translate complex data into visually appealing and understandable graphics, charts, and visualizations.

Education, Training, and Traits

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Graphic Design: Two-year program that provided foundational knowledge and practical skills in graphic design. Topics covered: design principles, typography, color theory, image editing, layout design, and software proficiency.
• Proven experience as a production designer or graphic designer with a strong portfolio showcasing production and/or design projects across various mediums.
• Expert proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Minimum 1-year of experience with prepress and print production processes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design: A four-year bachelor's degree program with comprehensive education in graphic design. Topics covered: design theory, conceptualization, web design, print design, motion graphics.
• Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication or a Related Field: Degrees in visual communication, communication design, or similar fields. Topics covered: broad range of visual communication concepts.
• Three-years of experience with prepress and print production processes.

Work Experience

• Entry-Level Position: Individuals who have recently completed their graphic design education or have one year minimum of professional experience in design production. Focus on basic design tasks on-the-job training.
• Freelance Work: Practical experience even without extensive full-time work experience.
• 1-2 Years of Experience: Entry-level Production Graphic Designer role. This experience could be gained through internships, freelance work, or part-time design positions.
• Junior Graphic Designer Role: 1-2 Years as a Junior Graphic Designer.

• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication to understand project requirements, present design ideas, and work collaboratively with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Production work requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure that designs are accurate, consistent, and adhere to brand guidelines, especially when preparing files for print.
• Team Collaboration: Graphic designers often work within teams, so being able to contribute positively, share ideas, give and receive feedback, and adapt to different working styles is essential.
• Time Management: Meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to analyze problems, brainstorm solutions, and adapt your designs accordingly is valuable.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Design projects can evolve, and requirements may change. Being flexible and adaptable to adjustments helps maintain the quality of your work while meeting shifting needs.
• Patience: Dealing with revisions, edits, and changes is part of the design process. Having patience when addressing feedback and making necessary adjustments is essential.
• Creative Thinking: While production work involves adhering to established design guidelines, creativity is still important, especially when finding innovative ways to present information or solve design challenges.
• Empathy: Understanding the audience's perspective and the goals of the project helps you create designs that resonate with the target audience and effectively communicate the intended message.