Production & Product Design Specialist (Prepress & Print)

Chronicle Books; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Profit share plan

Paid vacation, 3 weeks to start

Paid sick time, 2 weeks per year

Paid holidays including winter break

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Galison is seeking a Production & Product Development Designer to support the development and execution of custom and proprietary products. This role bridges Sales, Creative, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to translate artwork and specs into production-ready files and documentation.

You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners, and maintain Galison and Mudpuppy quality standards while contributing to workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in production design, product development, print production, prepress, packaging, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of commercial print production, packaging, dielines, and manufacturing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preflight artwork files and ensure accuracy.
• Apply artwork to product templates and perform prepress functions.
• Review proofs, packaging artwork, and production samples.
• Develop and maintain product specifications; translate concepts into production-ready files.
• Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners and vendors to resolve artwork issues.
• Support the development of custom and proprietary products and improve workflows.

Skills

Production design

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Prepress

Dielines

Color management

Job description

Galison is seeking a Production & Product Development Designer to support the development and execution of custom and proprietary products. This role bridges Sales, Creative, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to translate artwork and specs into production-ready files and documentation.

You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners, and maintain Galison and Mudpuppy quality standards while contributing to workflow improvements.