Remote Freelance Print Production Designer: Large-Format

AKQA; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 137,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office days

Job summary

AKQA is seeking a Freelance Print Production Designer (20 hours/week) to support active client work across print and large-format deliverables. You will ensure files are flawless, on-brand, and built to spec, with fluency in out-of-home production requirements and vendor coordination.

Remote work is available for United States applicants, with a hybrid in-office component. The role emphasizes meticulous production craft, organized file management, and collaboration with design teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Proficient in producing print-ready files across formats including large-format and out-of-home.
• Strong typography, color management, and layout accuracy.
• Experience coordinating with print vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage print-ready files across formats with attention to specs and production standards.
• Produce production-ready mechanicals from existing design concepts and brand guidelines.
• Manage color across CMYK and spot colors, and ensure vendor submission standards are met.
• Coordinate with print vendors and maintain organized, clearly labeled file systems.
• Support design teams throughout production lifecycle and ensure files are production-ready.
• Collaborate with designers, art directors, and account managers in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Print production

Typography

Color management

File preparation

Vendor coordination

File organization

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Figma

Job description

AKQA is seeking a Freelance Print Production Designer (20 hours/week) to support active client work across print and large-format deliverables. You will ensure files are flawless, on-brand, and built to spec, with fluency in out-of-home production requirements and vendor coordination.

Remote work is available for United States applicants, with a hybrid in-office component. The role emphasizes meticulous production craft, organized file management, and collaboration with design teams to deliver