Lean Production Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Production Designer

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

12 months contract

41-46 / hour

Join the largest coffee retail company in the country! This multinational chain is looking for a Lead Production Designer to join its Content Innovation team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and seek opportunities for career growth, this could be a great opportunity!

The Lead Production Designer will oversee production designers, ensuring cohesive brand expression across a digital ecosystem. This role involves creating high-visibility customer-facing items, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and producing templates and graphics for print and digital use. Additional responsibilities include print reviews, color proofing, and automating signage design.

The ideal candidate is innovative and forward-thinking, with at least 6 years of graphic design and leadership experience with expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.

Lead Production Designer Responsibilities :

• Possess a deep understanding of design objectives and production needs and effectively communicate any concerns or questions with thoughtfulness and tact.
• Work on highly visible and highly critiqued customer-facing items, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed to achieve design goals and maintain alignment across projects.
• Develop design systems, templates, and best practices for high-volume, print-ready assets.
• Create templates and graphic files with precise specifications to maintain the highest quality for print or digital delivery.
• Conduct print reviews and review color proofs to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Perform operational design functions for design automation, particularly for signage, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
• Work collaboratively with marketing teams and stakeholders to design concepts that align with their goals and expectations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of design principles and print-specific best practices, including typography, color theory, layout, and information hierarchy.

Lead Production Designer Qualifications :

Salary : $41 - $46