Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KiwiCo is an innovative eCommerce company creating hands-on products and experiences that spark creativity and curiosity in kids. The Associate Production Designer supports sourcing, graphic design, and product design teams by creating accurate, print-ready files and production assets across product lines.
Responsibilities
- Quickly, accurately and efficiently execute complex page compositions and corrections on printed product collateral using Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Illustrator
- Execute print-ready files for simple graphics applied to our products such as product labels and kitting boxes
- Create final mechanical files for production with stellar attention to detail
- Demonstrate ownership of formatting, naming conventions, preparation of files for final delivery and file proofing
- Implement the product design, editorial and graphic designer’s requests and revisions
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of design guidelines and process and look for opportunities to increase efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and in line with design specifications
- Own and maintain a comprehensive library of design assets for reusable, systematic designs
- Provide support on additional design and production tasks
- Perform simple illustration editing and photo retouching tasks
Skills
- 2+ years of experience as a Production Designer, Graphic Designer or similar role
- BA in Graphic Design or related field
- Outstanding portfolio of work
- Proficiency in the latest macOS and iOS platforms
- High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Illustrator
- Obsessively detail-oriented - able to manage all the details and meet a high bar for accuracy and quality
- Ability to adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and accuracy across a multitude of projects
- Broad operating range - you think strategically and have an impeccable eye for detail with a strong sense of visual hierarchy, typography, layout
- Hands-on, “get things done” mentality
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet changing deadlines and priorities on simultaneous projects
- Resourceful and flexible - able to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects
- Comfortable handling broad responsibilities on a small, nimble team
- Collaborative - able to contribute to a cross-functional team while maintaining open communication and feedback
- Expert level a plus!
- Experience in editorial content production
- High level photo retouching skills
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule, with 3-4 office days per week (depending on your team) and the remainder of the week working remotely.
- This role is remote eligible with occasional in-office visits.
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