Assistant Production Design Manager

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Production Design Manager, where you'll lead production for diverse advertising projects. This hybrid role emphasizes digital and print creative executions, requiring collaboration, mentorship, and a strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have extensive production experience and proficiency in key design software.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of production experience.
• 3+ years in production management.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating production expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a Production Designer.
• Review projects for quality and accuracy.
• Organize and maintain file libraries.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

BA/BS in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Assistant Production Design Manager

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Production Design Manager to join our in-house agency, Seed Creative. This role involves leading production for diverse advertising projects, managing a Production Designer, and ensuring high-quality outputs across our brand portfolio, which includes frozen foods, spreads, coffee, baked snacks, and pet food.

The role requires overseeing digital and print creative executions, with a focus on digital media such as ads, eCommerce, social media, websites, signage, and collateral. Knowledge of motion design is preferred due to the inclusion of motion in many projects.

Location: Orrville, OH - Corporate Offices

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, with approximately 6 days per month onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster collaboration among project teams and external partners
• Manage and mentor a Production Designer, providing training as needed
• Review projects at input and final stages for quality and accuracy
• Establish standards and create guidelines for production-ready artwork
• Troubleshoot issues and guide team members
• Conduct training to fill knowledge gaps
• Organize and maintain file libraries in collaboration with the Asset Manager
• Maintain and adapt retailer media templates
• Create new templates to improve efficiency
• Apply style guides and understand dielines for 3D structures
• Prepare and package final files for media release
• Stay updated on production techniques and software
• Explore AI advancements to improve workflows
• Provide image retouching and manipulation as needed

Ideal Candidate:

We value boldness, kindness, integrity, a winning attitude, and a community-focused mindset. Our culture supports employee well-being across physical, emotional, and financial aspects.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Graphic Design or related field
• 8+ years of production experience
• 3+ years in production management
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign on Mac
• Strong portfolio demonstrating production expertise
• Understanding of digital and offset printing and color profiles
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Self-motivated with multitasking skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong project management skills

Preferred Skills:

• Animation and After Effects proficiency
• Agency experience
• Knowledge of CPG food, beverage, and pet brands
• Retouching expertise
• Familiarity with AI tools in Adobe suite

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