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Your Opportunity as the Assistant Production Design Manager

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Production Design Manager to join our in-house agency, Seed Creative, and help deliver outstanding creative work for our iconic brands. This highly organized and proactive individual will provide production leadership for a diverse range of advertising projects, while dedicating most of their time to hands-on work. They will also manage and mentor a Production Designer.

The Production Manager will lead all production design details and processes for Seed Creative's work across our portfolio of brands. They will ensure high-quality outputs and a smooth, efficient production process. Our brands include frozen handheld foods, spreads, coffee, sweet baked snacks, and pet food/snacks. Seed Creative's work directly influences consumers' and B2B customers' perceptions of these brands.

Creative executions span digital and print, with a strong emphasis on digital, including digital ads, eCommerce content, social media content, websites, environmental signage, in-store signage & displays, print ads, collateral, and style guides. A basic knowledge of motion design is preferred as several executions incorporate motion.

Location: Orrville, OH - Corporate Offices

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 30% in-office (approximately 6 days per month during core weeks)

In this role you will:

• Foster collaboration and build strong relationships with project managers, designers, copywriters, external partners, and vendors.
• Manage and mentor a Production Designer, providing training as needed.
• Review complex projects at input and final stages for completeness and quality.
• Establish standards and create guideline documents for production-ready artwork.
• Troubleshoot problems and guide team members.
• Conduct training to address knowledge gaps.
• Manage organization and upkeep of file libraries in collaboration with the Asset Manager.
• Lead maintenance and adaptation of retailer media templates.
• Create templates to address gaps and reduce redundancy.
• Apply style guides across various tactics, adapting for retailers and versions.
• Work with die lines and understand their translation to 3D structures.
• Prepare final files and package for media release.
• Stay updated on production techniques and software advancements.
• Explore AI advancements to improve efficiencies.
• Leverage expertise to implement innovative methods, continuously evaluating and learning.
• Provide image retouching, manipulation, and enhancement as needed.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, committed to doing the right thing, and believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, supporting employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

• BA/BS in Graphic Design or similar degree
• 8 years of production experience
• 3 years of production management experience
• Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign on Mac
• Strong portfolio of production work
• Robust understanding of digital and offset printing, and color profiles for web
• Strong sense of urgency, maintaining creative excellence under tight deadlines
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional project management skills

Additional skills and experience that would be a plus:

• Animation skills, proficiency in After Effects
• Prior agency experience
• Familiarity with CPG, food, beverage, and pet brands
• Professional retouching expertise
• Proficiency with Adobe's AI tools

Learn more about working at Smucker:

• Helping our Employees Thrive
• Delivering on Our Purpose
• Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All

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