Production Designer

Skill; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan match

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Skill is seeking a mid-level Production Designer to join our client’s team on a project-based, freelance basis. You will translate brand guidelines into production-ready assets across print and digital channels, delivering high-volume design work with precision.

Responsibilities include creating layouts for marketing collateral, preparing print-ready files for environmental graphics, and developing social and digital assets that align with campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional graphic design and production experience.
• Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience with large-format signage and environmental graphics.
• Ability to work quickly in a production-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute layouts for marketing collateral using templates and brand guidelines.
• Prepare print-ready files for environmental graphics and large-format signage.
• Develop digital graphics and social assets aligned with campaigns.
• Pre-flight files ensuring bleeds, resolution, color profiles, and export settings.
• Maintain brand consistency across all deliverables.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand guidelines

Print production

Layout design

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $40-42 Hourly

Start Date: Sep 22, 2026

Are you a detail-oriented design professional passionate about bringing brands to life through impactful visuals? Aquent, a leading talent solutions partner, is seeking a talented Production Designer to join our client's innovative team. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your design expertise on a project-by-project basis, contributing directly to high-visibility marketing and communication efforts for a forward-thinking company at the forefront of its industry. Your meticulous eye and production prowess will ensure every piece of collateral, from digital assets to large-format signage, maintains impeccable brand consistency and makes a powerful impression.

About Our Client Partner

Our client is a dynamic and innovative company that operates at the cutting edge of technology, driving progress and delivering impactful solutions. They are committed to excellence and fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and precision are highly valued. Partnering with Aquent, they are building a flexible and skilled team to support their evolving design needs.

About the Role

We are looking for a mid-level Production Designer to become a trusted freelance partner, supporting a creative team on an intermittent, project-based schedule. This role is crucial for executing high-volume design tasks with precision, ensuring every output adheres to strict brand guidelines across both physical and digital platforms. You'll be instrumental in translating strategic visions into polished, production-ready assets that elevate the brand's presence and effectively communicate its message.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

• Create and execute compelling layouts for essential marketing collateral, including product fact sheets, whitepapers, and sales decks, utilizing established templates and brand guidelines.
• Design and meticulously prepare print-ready files for a range of environmental graphics, such as trade show booths, large-format banners, and event signage.
• Develop engaging digital graphics and social media assets that align seamlessly with ongoing campaign branding.
• Expertly prepare and pre-flight files for both print and digital production, ensuring all specifications like bleeds, resolution, color profiles, and export settings are perfect.
• Act as a guardian of brand consistency, maintaining high visual standards across all deliverables to reinforce the company's identity.

Core Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of professional experience in graphic design and production.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• A strong understanding of print production processes, pre-press requirements, and digital file preparation best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within established brand guidelines and templates while consistently delivering high-quality work.
• A reliable freelancer interested in an ongoing, intermittent partnership, capable of acknowledging project requests within 24 hours and confirming availability for each sprint.

Role Details

This is a freelance opportunity with variable, non-guaranteed hours, assigned on an as-needed basis, typically up to 20 hours per week. This flexible arrangement is ideal for a professional seeking to build a long-term relationship with a dynamic creative team.

Portfolio Requirement

Please submit a comprehensive portfolio showcasing your production-focused design work. We are particularly interested in examples of multi-page layouts, event or large-format signage, marketing collateral, and social media campaigns.

About Skill:

• Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, 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.

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