Associate Production Designer - Remote-Eligible

KiwiCo, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiCo, Inc. is seeking a remote-eligible Associate Production Designer to support sourcing, graphic and product design teams. You will swiftly create print-ready files for product lines, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Occasional in-office visits apply as needed in Mountain View, CA. The role requires 2+ years in production or graphic design, a strong portfolio, and expert InDesign/Illustrator skills on macOS.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Production Designer, Graphic Designer or similar role.
• BA in Graphic Design or related field
• Outstanding portfolio of work
• Proficiency in the latest macOS and iOS platforms
• High‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Illustrator - expert level a plus!
• Obsessively detail‑oriented - able to manage all the details and meet a high bar for accuracy and quality
• Ability to adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and accuracy across a multitude of projects
• Broad operating range - you think strategically and have an impeccable eye for detail with a strong sense of visual hierarchy
• Hands‑on, “get things done” mentality
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet changing deadlines and priorities on simultaneous projects
• Resourceful and flexible - able to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects
• Comfortable handling broad responsibilities on a small, nimble team
• Collaborative - able to contribute to a cross-functional team while maintaining open communication and feedback

Responsibilities

• Execute complex page compositions and corrections on printed product collateral using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator).
• Prepare print-ready files for graphics on products like labels and kit boxes.
• Create final mechanical files for production with high attention to detail.
• Maintain formatting, naming, file prep for delivery and proofing.
• Implement designer requests and revisions across projects.
• Understand design guidelines and seek efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and specs.
• Maintain a library of reusable design assets.
• Provide design/production support as needed.
• Perform simple illustration editing and photo retouching tasks.

Skills

2+ years experience

Detail-oriented

Brand guidelines adherence

Typography sense

Self-starter

Collaboration

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

macOS

Job description

KiwiCo, Inc. is seeking a remote-eligible Associate Production Designer to support sourcing, graphic and product design teams. You will swiftly create print-ready files for product lines, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Occasional in-office visits apply as needed in Mountain View, CA. The role requires 2+ years in production or graphic design, a strong portfolio, and expert InDesign/Illustrator skills on macOS.