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Kiddom

Location:
United States, San Francisco Or New York

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

80000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Production Designer is responsible for supporting the Design Team in the execution of print projects. They are technical experts in developing graphics, retouching imagery, and preparing final design files. This person is responsible for reviewing external production work, ongoing vendor communication, markup and QA/QC of print materials. They will work with existing templates and assets, ensuring technically accurate and industry standard production-ready artwork to meet production needs for our vendors.

Job Responsibility:

Executes production design solutions as directed against established creative, or repurposes existing designs and artwork for new uses
Revises and updates existing design deliverables both animated and flat
Prepares production-ready files for digital work to appropriate production specifications
Responsible for pre-flighting all production files assigned to ensure quality
Responsible for QC to ensure all files contain all correct elements needed for production of final deliverables
Checks files to ensure that all settings are correct including color, image resolution and output settings
Corrects all inconsistencies and mistakes in the art file before its release. Including: typesetting revisions, scaling artwork, photo retouching, correcting vector artwork, color corrections/adjustments and page sequence/imposition revisions
Takes direction from Print Lead Designer while meeting deadlines on various projects occurring at the same time
Works with Print Management team and Vendors to troubleshoot and problem solve production issues on files
Ensures all files are correct and final before archiving
Provides technical guidance based on project needs/complexity to meet production specifications and standards
Maintains and updates images, photos, videos and work products in appropriate asset management system

Requirements:

Displays expert level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software, specifically: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat. Adobe certification preferred
HTML proficiency
Detail oriented, highly organized. Displays a commitment to quality control
Experience working across Mac and Windows platforms
Demonstrates strong typographic skills in print and digital channels
Ability to create high quality CMYK or RGB images for print or multimedia. Understands dot gain, color separations, trapping, Pantone to CMYK conversions, imposition work and retouching
Knowledgeable on how to troubleshoot problem art files
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple quick turn projects
Effectively and professionally interact with others
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
Proactive – anticipates needs, problems, opportunities
Flexible problem-solving
Portfolio required
Minimum of three years professional level experience required in creative/graphic design or production within an external or in-house agency
Adobe Certification in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Meaningful equity
Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance
One Medical membership (in participating locations)
Flexible vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year
10 paid sick days per year (pro rated depending on start date)
Paid holidays
Paid bereavement leave
Paid family leave after birth/adoption. Minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for caretaker parents. Meant to supplement benefits offered by State
Commuter and FSA plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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