Graphic Designer with strong focus on Production Design - Michigan

MIDWEST MANAGEMENT LLC; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MIDWEST MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Designer focused on Production Design to prepare and finalize assets for print and digital media. You will translate approved concepts into print-ready dielines, color profiles, and optimized deliverables, while ensuring brand consistency across packaging and retail displays.

You will collaborate with the design team to adapt assets for web, social, and marketing collateral, and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud with emphasis on Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Understanding of dielines, bleed, color profiles, spot colors and trim marks.
• Strong portfolio in production design, branding, packaging or retail displays.
• Extreme attention to detail to catch typos, misalignment and color issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Retail packaging or cannabis space experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Design & Asset Prep: manage pre-press and production pipeline to create print-ready files.
• Packaging & Retail Execution: standardize graphics across SKUs and in-store displays.
• Digital & Print Asset Creation: resize assets for web, social, digital displays, and collateral.
• File Integrity & DAM: ensure master files are well-organized and archived to brand standards.
• Multi-Project Management: juggle multiple queues with quality control.
• Creative Collaboration: align production output with brand guidelines from handoff to vendor delivery.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Production design

Pre-press workflows

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Cannabis retail packaging (bonus)

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Graphic Designer with a strong focus on Production Design to join our creative team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be taking approved concepts and brand assets and expertly prepping, sizing, formatting, and standardizing them for flawless production across print and digital media.

We operate in a fast-paced retail and branding environment where no two days are the same. You will frequently juggle multiple deliverables simultaneously—ranging from packaging dielines, store signage, and retail wraps to promotional print collateral and digital assets. If you pride yourself on technical accuracy, file preparation precision, and efficient workflow execution, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Production Design & Asset Prep (Primary): Own the pre-press and production pipeline, translating concepts and approved brand artwork into print-ready files (dielines, bleed, color profiles, spot colors, trim marks) and optimized digital deliverables.

• Packaging & Retail Execution: Prepare, adapt, and roll out standardized graphics across multiple SKUs, packaging formats, in-store displays, and promotional retail signage.

• Digital & Print Asset Creation: Adapt master creative assets into various sizes and specifications for web, social media, digital displays, and marketing collateral.

• File Integrity & Digital Asset Management: Ensure all master files, vectors, and design templates are meticulously layered, named, formatted, and archived according to established brand standards.

• Multi-Project Management: Seamlessly pivot between multiple fast-moving production queues and deadlines while maintaining strict quality control and visual consistency.

• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the design team to ensure production output stays true to creative vision and brand guidelines from initial handoff to final vendor delivery.

Requirements

• Adobe Suite Proficiency: Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) with deep knowledge of vector art, typography, clipping masks, color modes (CMYK vs. RGB/Pantone), and resolution standards.

• Production & Pre-Press Expertise: Solid understanding of technical production requirements, including dielines, packaging layout, print mechanicals, bleed, trim, and large-format/retail specs.

• Relevant Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing strong production, branding, packaging, and/or retail display work.

• Extreme Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for technical accuracy—catching typos, misalignment, color inconsistencies, or resolution issues before assets go to print or publish.

• Adaptability & Multitasking: Proven ability to jump between diverse projects and prioritize efficiently in a dynamic environment.

• Industry Bonus: Familiarity or prior experience designing for retail packaging or the cannabis space is a major plus, but not required.