Karma Agency

Job Description:
Production Designers are responsible for the technical accuracy and design completeness of final creative work product, across media types including print, digital and sometimes video. Production designers work closely with the design and art direction studio, as well as writers, to extend campaign executions, resize artwork, retouch imagery, finish files and organize final assets to keep impeccable records. Production designers also work with vendors to obtain pricing, work out specifications, manage production timetables and proofing. Production designers collaborate with client business managers or project managers to understand requirements and ensure deliverables meet those requirements on time.

Production designers report directly to the Creative Services Manager and have dotted line reporting responsibility to the Associate Creative Director. Position requires an individual with a point of view who is willing to grow and develop both design and production skills. Attributes include:

A pixel-perfect surveryor of all things, a needle-in-the-haystack finder
An evolving designer who can take direction and has desire to learn and take ownership of their work through the production stages
An optimistic problem solver, one who finds opportunity in challenge
A proactive thinker, one who takes initiative and anticipates next steps
An organized thinker with a natural ability to multi-task
Extreme attention to detail in both the work and organization of that work

Responsibilities:

Be responsible for the accuracy and precision of all the work that leaves the creative department
Form productive collaborations with other members of the studio, anticipating projects and supporting print, digital and video design and production
Pick up approved campaign concepts and execute additional deliverables for media buy; as well as department-approved concepts / ideas / brand guidelines to layout or resize
Own certain appropriate projects, as assigned, from concept through execution, revision and production
Perform under pressure with tight turnarounds and last-minute edits. Show ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate good taste and judgment, and be able to explain your ideas
Fluency in all design programs, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Possess eye for design, good taste and judgment
Prepare files accurately and efficiently for vendors
Take ownership of the proofing process
Attend press checks as needed
Source solutions that help out-of-the-box ideas come to life
Create specs for projects (paper, size, printing techniques, binding, etc) and work with vendors to bid projects
Ensure that concepts can be executed on-time and on-budget
Meticulous file management and record keeping.

To Apply:
Send your resume and portfolio to ldebevec@karmaagency.com.