What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Designer position at Culminate?
Culminate is a creative agency that specializes in helping brands tell their stories in unique and innovative ways. We're a dynamic, fast-paced team that values creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.
Job Summary
The Production Designer is an integral part of our close knit team—with a mix of technical and graphic design responsibilities. Does this sound like you?
- This is a supportive position that involves designing signage for retail environments and preparing graphic files for production. Creative is template based with little need for creativity.
- You love typography and perfecting details before a project goes into production
- You find the technical aspect of design interesting and enjoy working within existing design systems and typographic standards
- You enjoy working as part of a tight team and juggling multiple projects at a very fast pace
- You take responsibility and ensure all production files are precise and adhere to company formatting standards
- You would like to learn more about the production side of design—including printing, materials, and prepress standards
Responsibilities
- Execute projects according to the client brief and internal documentation requirements
- Layout files using in-house guidelines and standards; utilizing company templates and resource files to maintain consistent work throughout the team
- Organize files using company guidelines and standards for safekeeping and easy retrieval
- Communicate with internal departments regarding project status and issues
- Create and/or preflight files for output production
- Create presentations for internal and external clients
- Execute highly detailed work at a fast pace
Qualifications
- College Degree
- Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in a similar role
- Comprehensive understanding and experience with Mac OS and design applications: Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Photoshop
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Figma
- Effective communicator
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Keen eye for detail
Working Conditions
- Intensive computer work on Mac based systems and extended use of the computer keyboard and mouse or tablet
- Fast-paced environment, subject to numerous schedule and priority changes
- Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours or more per day
- Occasional overtime
What we offer
- 100% paid health insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays and sick pay
- Casual office
- Paid training
- Collaborative work environment
- Located in The Pearl
- Sustainability-minded team withSGP Certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- agency work: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Portland, OR 97209: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97209
Salary : $20 - $25