Lead Production Designer NW Recruiting Partners Seattle, WA 98101 • Hybrid work 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:

6+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in an agency or direct-to-consumer in-house setting. Experience managing a team of designers and collaborating with print vendors. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (web app/platform and CS software), with expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Proven production design experience across print, mobile, and web for consumer-focused brands, agencies, or color houses. Skilled in interpreting and delivering artwork to technical specifications, including ink/special treatments, color separations, and print-ready files. Extensive print production experience. Strong portfolio showcasing print-ready and/or interactive consumer-facing work that demonstrates innovation, originality, and problem-solving skills. Experience with Adobe Experience Manager Assets is a plus. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present and speak on behalf of the team. Strong attention to detail. #IND123

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$41.00 - $46.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Experience:

Graphic design: 6 years (Required)

Leadership:

6 years (Required)

Adobe Creative Suite:

6 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

WA 98101, United States (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in WA 98101, United States