Production Designer

Job Description

Pay rate $35/hr

Contract Length: 6 months + possibility to extend

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid (Likely 3 days onsite/ 2 days remote) *Local candidates only!

Top Skills/Requirements:

• Strategic consultation on design best practices while still following brand guidelines

• Ability to work independently

• Experience working within brand style guides, established digital and brand style guides and translate to print and digital assets (multi-channel assets)

• Copywriting a plus

Preferred Background:

• Graphic design background/experience

• Experience with project management tools (Jira)

Job Summary:

The Production Designer is responsible for content production for both digital and print material. They will be responsible for creating design elements for digital media projects, including graphics, images, web ads, backgrounds, icons, and more. This role will also assist with designing and preparing files for print, including promo assets, direct mailers, product packaging and more. This position will work collaboratively across marketing to clarify requirements, goals, expectations, and timelines, designing within existing brand standards and requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with marketing team members on design needs

• Prepare and deliver image assets for web, email, paid marketing, and other digital channels

• Content production and life-cycle management across all product lines and a variety of mediums

• Manage a mix of large and small projects, often with overlapping priority and urgency

• Build and maintain working files withing a collaborative file structure

• Function within a team environment and actively participate in achieving team goals

• Project-based assignments aligning with business objectives

• Demonstration of creative thinking, navigating ambiguity, communication, and time management

• Maintains a continuous improvement culture by identifying and executing strategies and priorities that enable the PG&A team to enhance overall operational effectiveness

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, production, marketing, or relevant fields

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of computer software and applications - Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Jira

• Design experience with print and digital

• Proven strength in the following: creative problem solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation

• The drive to actively contribute to both personal and company-wide goals through creative and innovative thinking

Preferred

• Experience in project management or asset management

• Powersports, automotive or agricultural experience

Core Hours: Standard business hours (8am-5pm)