Production Designer Contractor_USD

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in San Francisco seeks a detail‑obsessed Production Designer to transform concepts into flawless, launch‑ready creative across beauty, retail, digital, and print channels. You will guard final file perfection, ensuring brand consistency and production readiness under tight deadlines.

You will partner with designers, art directors, and marketing teams to build scalable workflows, maintain design systems in Figma, and supervise multi‑channel assets from concept through delivery for major

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional production design experience in beauty, fashion, retail, or agency settings.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma with components, variants, Auto Layout, libraries, and design systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for print and digital production.
• 3+ years building and maintaining template-based creative and scalable production workflows.
• 3+ years supporting large-scale brand initiatives, catalog production, retail campaigns, or seasonal marketing efforts involving complex asset ecosystems.
• Experience with Smartsheet, Monday.com, Ziflow, and Microsoft 365 (SharePoint) for collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent professional industry experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Brand system execution and asset preparation within Figma.
• Prepare assets for multiple channels including retail, digital, and email.
• Quality assurance and compliance checks for file accuracy and readiness.
• Pre-press and proofing to ensure production-ready output.
• Collaborate with designers, art directors, writers, and marketing teams.
• Organize and manage creative files for easy retrieval.
• Identify opportunities to streamline templates and workflows.

Skills

Detail‑oriented

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Color accuracy

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Ziflow

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Our Client

Join a globally recognized leader in the retail industry, a brand synonymous with beauty, innovation, and an exceptional customer experience. This dynamic organization is dedicated to bringing creative visions to life across a vast array of digital, print, and in-store channels.

About the Opportunity

Are you a detail‑obsessed Production Designer with a passion for transforming inspired concepts into flawless, launch‑ready creative? We are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Production Designer to join a fast‑paced creative studio. In this pivotal role, you will be the guardian of final file perfection, directly impacting every visual touchpoint customers encounter. You'll be at the heart of bringing major campaigns and everyday brand experiences to life, ensuring unparalleled quality and consistency across all platforms. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where precision meets creativity, and your work directly influences a world‑renowned brand's aesthetic, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact!

What You'll Do

• Brand System Execution: Skillfully build, adapt, version, and meticulously quality‑check template‑based assets within Figma, strictly adhering to established design systems and brand standards.
• Multi‑Channel Production: Prepare and finalize assets, mechanicals, and resizes for a diverse range of platforms, including retail environments, digital campaigns, social media, email marketing, and other critical customer touchpoints.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Conduct thorough reviews of all files to ensure accuracy, technical compliance, correct naming conventions, and overall readiness for release, acting as the final checkpoint for creative integrity.
• Pre‑Press & Proofing Excellence: Rigorously check color, resolution, typography, and layout to ensure all assets are production‑ready, meeting stringent standards for vendors and partners, and verifying the accuracy of all proofs.
• Collaborative Workflow: Work in close partnership with designers, art directors, writers, and marketing teams, participating in key meetings from kick‑offs to reviews, ensuring seamless communication and delivery of accurate files under tight deadlines.
• Efficient File Management: Expertly organize, archive, and maintain creative files, ensuring easy retrieval and future usability for the team.
• Process Enhancement: Proactively identify opportunities to refine templates, streamline workflows, and boost overall production efficiency.

What You Bring

Your expertise in production design and your keen eye for detail will be essential in maintaining the highest standards for a leading brand.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional production design experience in dynamic environments such as beauty, fashion, retail, lifestyle brands, or agency settings.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, demonstrating a deep understanding and practical application of components, variants, Auto Layout, libraries, and comprehensive design systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with extensive experience in preparing files for both print and digital production.
• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining template‑based creative and implementing scalable production workflows.
• 3+ years of experience supporting large‑scale brand initiatives, catalog production, retail campaigns, or seasonal marketing efforts involving complex asset ecosystems.
• Working knowledge of project management and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Monday.com, Ziflow, and Microsoft 365, including SharePoint.
• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent professional industry experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Strong organizational skills for meticulous file management and version control.
• Comprehensive knowledge of digital production standards (web, social, email) and print production standards (direct mail, retail, print).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate information and ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience with digital asset management (DAM) systems.
• A proactive mindset for identifying and implementing process improvements.