Production Designer

About the Role The Production Designer will apply graphic expertise and production techniques to transform conceptual designs into print-ready and digital pieces for P&G's Beauty Care team. This role emphasizes final artwork execution and prepress activities, with a focus on color correction and digital printing processes to ensure high-quality outputs across multiple formats. What You'll Do

• You will execute the graphic adaptation of approved creative concepts across several consumer touchpoints including packaging, promotional materials, visual communications, eCommerce, social media, etc.
• You will be responsible for any necessary color work and applying basic artwork trapping for a variety of different print techniques and suppliers.
• Maintain organized files and documentation, including version control, asset libraries and production specifications.
• Effectively integrate brand guidelines, regulatory, printing, and graphic specifications, correctly in all phases of artwork.
• Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing. What We're Looking For
• BA/BS in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar field.
• 2-5 years of full-time design adaptation or graphic production experience (outside of freelance work) preferably within a creative agency, design studio or in-house creative department, ideally with a focus on consumer packaging.
• A portfolio showcasing production artwork that demonstrates a proficient understanding of both print and digital media.
• Excellent understanding of Prepress and Print Industry standards and a familiarity with the 4/c process, to include, but not limited to: spot colors, varnish, foil, die cuts, deboss and/or embossing. Thorough understanding of file standards for print production (bleed, trapping, color separation, resolution, dot shapes, screen print angles, FM/Stochastic, plus exposure to a variety of paper and plastic substrates, etc.).
• Strong understanding of color theory and image optimization with abilities in both color correction and assembly skill sets.
• Good communication and collaboration skills with the ability to justify your print technical choices with multi-functional partners. Comfortable giving and receiving feedback. Flexible in an environment of constant change.
• Disciplined with superior time and project management skills; possess the ability to set priorities and be accountable.
• Expertise in the latest graphics and business programs: Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) and Microsoft (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) for Mac with fluent knowledge of Esko workflows required. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: $85,000.00 - $122,200.00 per year (USD).
• Total rewards include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.
• We are committed to equal opportunity employment and provide reasonable accommodations as needed during the application process.