Design Production Coordinator (Remote)

Shepard Exposition Services, Inc; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in event production is seeking a Design Production Coordinator to manage graphic production for trade shows and special events. The role requires collaboration with designers and account executives to ensure timely and high-quality graphic outputs. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Graphic Design or relevant experience, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2-3 years of experience in oversize print or trade show graphics.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely creation and processing of graphic production files.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and quality control.
• Coordinate with team members to align work with client needs.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Typography

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Production, Graphic Design, or similar

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Design Production Coordinator works closely with the Graphic Designers, Production Managers, and Account Executives to oversee the timely creation and processing of graphic production files. This position involves exporting large-format print-ready graphics for trade shows and special events. The Coordinator also collaborates with Account Executives to ensure the timely approval of graphic orders according to the event production schedule.

Key Responsibilities

1. Follow design layout instructions, pay attention to detail, proofread, and work independently.
2. Provide quality control and ensure compliance with company standards.
3. Coordinate with team members to align work with client needs.
4. Understand the oversize print production process to maintain design integrity, color accuracy, and image quality.
5. Possess good typography skills and understanding of layout and design.
6. Work with various file types such as Vector, PDF, and Raster to prepare files for the Print Production team.
7. Availability to work nights and weekends to accommodate show schedules and seasonal workloads.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Production, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or similar, or 2-3 years of experience in oversize print or trade show graphics.
2. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), and WebEx.
3. Experience in a Windows-based design environment.
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to feedback.
6. Positive attitude and teamwork-oriented mindset.

Core Values and Additional Expectations

• Demonstrate our core values: Caring, Commitment, Integrity, Spirit, Responsiveness, Inclusivity, and Teamwork.
• Act as a responsible ESOP owner, making decisions that benefit clients and the company.
• Maintain courtesy and respect in all interactions, aligning with our Blue Diamond Customer Service Program.

Please note that responsibilities may evolve, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Shepard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, without discrimination based on race, religion, age, or other protected characteristics.