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Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Designer to join a Fortune 100 Food & Beverage manufacturing company located in St. Louis, MO. This role is initially contracted for 12 months with a likelihood of extension. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday on-site with Friday remote work permitted. The workplace is pet-friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere for animal lovers.

Responsibilities

Create digital files for printing with precision and timeliness, ensuring all work meets quality and legal standards.
Use trademarks and logos correctly while adhering to regulatory and AFFCO/NASC quality standards.
Apply excellent typography by managing hyphenation, kerning, line breaks, and legibility, maintaining accurate size specifications.
Send all projects to Proofreaders before group presentations to ensure error-free outputs.
Construct digital files efficiently, conserving memory and ensuring accuracy.
Collaborate effectively with the creative team, project managers, and senior production designers while managing tasks independently with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
Prioritize workloads, track time investment accurately, and notify project managers if deadlines are at risk.
Develop design variations based on core artwork as required.

Qualifications and Skills

A minimum of five years experience in Mac-based digital production environments.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Familiarity with Sketch and Keynote is advantageous.
Experience working with packaging die-vinyls is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of Mac OS and digital file management practices, including archiving and selecting appropriate Illustrator versions for different projects.
Ability to color-correct and retouch images using Photoshop.
Understanding of color and pre-press requirements for flexographic and offset printing processes.
Competency in using advanced keyboard shortcuts, paragraph formatting, typography, style sheets, and tab fields within design software.
Strong troubleshooting skills involving system issues, data recovery, and network management.
Excellent interpersonal skills and positive, energetic demeanor to collaborate effectively with others.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay up to $56.70 plus eligibility for overtime.
Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and disability coverage.

Company Overview

The employer is part of a trusted partnership providing global manufacturing and branding solutions with over two decades of collaboration. The team is passionate about innovation in manufacturing, supply chain, and sustainability, fostering a culture of growth and operational excellence.

Production Designer