Production Designer

At Gigasavvy, our Creative Team does much more than create pretty designs. We strive to understand every aspect of the consumer journey. We are storytellers at heart who love to create belief in our clients’ products and services. 

As a member of the team, you will do everything from the creation of design mocks for social & digital campaigns, to website design, print, packaging, as well as brand identity and creative campaign ideations. 

Your PASSION for marketing and advertising, your desire to make great work, and how you solve problems on a daily basis are all key factors in thriving at Gigasavvy.  If this tickles your fancy in any way, we encourage you to read on!

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with art directors and designers
• Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing
• Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production
• Provide image retouching, clipping paths, and additional image manipulation
• Package and preflight files for release to printers or media partners
• Create PDFs for print and client review
• Prepare images for online and mobile applications
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise with both the creative team and the printer
• Present your ideas and concepts both internally and directly to clients
• Proactively communicate timelines and statuses of projects
• Ensure that brand voice, concepts, themes and/or messaging are accurately represented in design
• Maintain a positive disposition in a fast-paced environment and during demanding times

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required (design concentration preferred)
• 2-4+ years experience as Production Artist within a product company, design studio, creative agency, printing company or print publication
• Experience with digital content such as websites, social media, rich media, online advertising and email campaigns
• A passion for design and creative marketing
• A drive to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• A desire to seek inspiration and share that inspiration with others
• A humble and hungry attitude
• A proactive approach to addressing problems before they arise
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Experience with After Effects and Premiere is a bonus

• A drive to challenge current design trends (what makes them work)
• Willingness to travel 4-5 times per year
• Must be located in California, Idaho, Colorado or Tennessee

Salary Range: $65,000 - $78,000 depending on experience and location

Benefits

• Digitally-driven working environment
• Becoming an integral part of a cutting edge marketing agency
• Working with a talented, passionate, collaborative team
• Casual and flexible working conditions, allowing you to customize your workday
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k)
• Unlimited time off policy and generous paid holidays