Job Description
Landor is looking for a Senior Production Designer to join our Cincinnati studio. Could this be you?
We are Landor.
World-leading brand experts,
underpinned by the most expansive strategic & creative capabilities in our category.
We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable.
We build brands differently. We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand. We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes.
Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).
We are part of WPP.
What you’ll do
We are actively seeking a Senior Production Designer to join our vibrant Columbus/Cincinnati team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the bridge between our groundbreaking creative vision and its impeccable realization. You’ll ensure that every design output is not only error-free but also perfectly preserves the original creative intent, ready for the world stage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Flawless Artwork Production: Lead the preparation and production of high-resolution, error-free artwork, mechanicals, and final deliverables across various brand touchpoints.
- Creative Integrity Guardian: Partner with design, client services, and marketing teams during production/creative hand-offs to meticulously maintain the integrity of the original creative vision.
- Production Enablement: Act as a critical resource for the design team, assisting with file organization, developing robust templates, managing SKU adaptation, and executing adaptive design revisions.
- Global & Local Acuity: Demonstrate a keen understanding of local aesthetics, cultural nuances, typography, color considerations, and symbolic representation when developing both local and global brands.
- Expert Retouching: Perform high-resolution image retouching in Photoshop to ensure visual perfection.
- Prototyping & Mock-ups: Collaborate with the team to produce high-quality production mock-ups for creative reviews and client presentations.
- Vendor Coordination (as needed): Participate in art-buying activities and liaise with external vendors to ensure design specifications are met.
What you’ll need:
- 5+ years of dedicated production and implementation experience within a dynamic agency environment.
- Proven expertise in environmental design systems. Environments for in-store and/or environments for tradeshows. This could be templates for in-store touchpoints (side blades, fact tags, related print needs) and online banners web and social network ads. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Corporate Identity (CI) systems is a plus. A strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to adapt creative to various applications.
- Exceptional proficiency across the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Figma is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of printing processes, techniques, reproduction methods, and manufacturing requirements.
- A highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable work ethic, with an eagle eye for accuracy.
- The ability to work seamlessly across diverse internal disciplines, including creative, client services, and finance.
- A proactive and collaborative spirit, with excellent communication skills.
Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, clickWPP Benefitsfor more details.
We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.
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