Graphic Production Designer 5W8X889R

icreatives; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Training and development support

Flexible hybrid work options

Job summary

icreatives is seeking a Graphic Production Designer for a contract-to-hire, hybrid role in Portland, OR. You will bridge concept and production, balancing creative design with technical, organizational tasks to keep projects moving from idea to install.

Responsibilities include asset management, design and production support, and creating client-facing presentations. The candidate should have 2–4 years in graphic or production design, strong Figma/Adobe skills, and excellent file hygiene.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in graphic design or production design.
• Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and file hygiene.
• Experience with print production processes.
• Experience creating clear, client-facing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Asset + File Management.
• Create, organize, and maintain visual assets across multiple projects.
• Build structured workflows for design and production teams.
• Design & Production Support.
• Partner with design and production teams to ensure consistency from concept to final deliverable.
• Build polished presentation decks in Figma that communicate concepts and production specs.
• Maintain and manage graphic decks across multiple active projects.
• Develop mechanical files based on approved designs and production requirements.
• Prepare documentation for print production, including material specs and sampling notes.
• Ensure files are production-ready: color management, resolution, bleeds, crop marks, die-lines.
• Track the lifecycle of creative and production tasks from kickoff to delivery.
• Help build and refine handoff processes between creative and production.
• Juggle multiple projects at once with strong time management and attention to detail.

Skills

Graphic design

Production design

Time management

Collaboration

Client presentations

Tools

Figma

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Acrobat

Job description

Graphic Production Designer | Contract to Hire I Hybrid

Location: Portland, OR

icreatives is recruiting for a Graphic Production Designer on behalf of our client, a small, independent design studio creating branded environments and work across brand identity, retail, environmental graphics, and production design. They're looking for a Graphic Production Designer who brings both creative taste and operational rigor - someone who can make beautiful work and keep the behind-the-scenes process running smoothly. In this role, you'll be the bridge between concept and final production. Day-to-day, you'll balance design work with technical and organizational tasks that keep projects moving from idea to install.

What You'll Do

• Asset + File Management
• Create, organize, and maintain visual assets across multiple projects
• Build structured, easy-to-navigate workflows for both design and production teams
• Design & Production Support
• Partner closely with design and production teams to ensure consistency from concept to final deliverable
• Presentation + Storytelling
• Build polished presentation decks in Figma that communicate concepts and production specs
• Maintain and manage graphic decks across multiple active projects
• Mechanicals + Specifications
• Develop mechanical files based on approved designs and production requirements
• Prepare documentation for print production, including material specs and sampling notes
• Ensure files are production-ready: color management, resolution, bleeds, crop marks, die-lines
• Workflow + Project Coordination
• Track the lifecycle of creative and production tasks from kickoff to delivery
• Help build and refine handoff processes between creative and production
• Juggle multiple projects at once with strong time management and attention to detail

What You Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in graphic design and/or production design
• Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and file hygiene
• Collaborative mindset - confident making design calls and supporting the team
• Understanding of print production processes and materials
• Experience creating clear, client-facing presentations
• Bonus Skills
• Experience with environmental graphics, retail, or experiential projects
• Interest in material exploration, sampling, and fabrication
• Background working in small, fast-moving creative teams

What We Offer

• A collaborative studio environment where both design and process are valued
• Paid vacation + 40 hours of sick time per year
• Paid holidays
• Training and professional development support
• Flexible hybrid work options
• This is a fast-paced studio with shifting priorities. The role involves intensive computer work. Occasional overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

This is a contract-to-hire, hybrid position in Portland, OR. Remote work is not available.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion fuel creative excellence.