Junior Production Designer (212221)

Aquent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Production Designer to join our established creative team in San Antonio. You will focus on the technical execution and production side of design, resizing assets, preparing print and digital files, and ensuring brand standards across formats.

You should bring a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), 2+ years in production or graphic design, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with Figma or Sketch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in graphic design.
• Minimum 2 years of production or graphic design experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with Figma or Sketch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Asset Resizing & Reformatting: Scale, adapt, and format master design files into various digital and print dimensions.
• Production Art: Prepare print-ready mechanicals and export optimized digital files.
• Brand Consistency: Adhere to brand guidelines, typography systems, color palettes, and grid structures.
• Quality Assurance: Double-check files for typos, correct file formatting, missing links, and proper layer organization.
• File Management: Maintain clear file naming conventions and DAM organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with senior designers, PMs, and marketing to meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to handle repetitive tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Sketch

Job description

Onsite 4 days each week in San Antonio, TX.

Candidates must have samples for review.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $35-37 / hourly as a W2 employee.

Holidays and vacation days taken are unpaid.

Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in a 401k plan with company match.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Production Designer to join our established creative team. In this role, you will focus primarily on the technical execution and production side of design. Your main responsibilities will involve resizing assets, preparing print and digital files, and ensuring all visual collateral meets brand standards across a wide variety of formats. Great opportunity for you to sharpen your technical design skills, master creative software, and learn the ins and outs of creative operations in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

• Asset Resizing & Reformatting: Scale, adapt, and format master design files into various digital (banners, social media graphics, web assets) and print dimensions.
• Production Art: Prepare print-ready mechanicals (setting bleeds, color modes, crop marks, and image resolution) and export optimized digital files.
• Brand Consistency: Strictly adhere to brand guidelines, typography systems, color palettes, and grid structures across all resized assets.
• Quality Assurance: Double-check files for typos, correct file formatting, missing links, and proper layer organization before final delivery or handoff.
• File Management: Maintain clear file naming conventions, folder structures, and digital asset management (DAM) organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior designers, project managers, and marketing teams to meet tight production deadlines.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 2+ years of production design and/or graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Familiarity with Figma or Sketch is a plus.
• Solid understanding of digital display specs, print pre-press setup, color spaces (RGB vs. CMYK), and image resolution (DPI/PPI).
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks efficiently without sacrificing quality.

About Aquent / Skill:

Aquent / Skill connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent has access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.