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Print Production Designer
Hours: Approximately 30-35 hours per week
Location: Remote; hybrid or in-person office space available for local candidates in Portland, OR
W2 Contract
Duration: Ongoing
Overview
The Print Production Designer is a primarily print-focused role with some design responsibilities, centered on producing accurate, press-ready creative assets within established brand guidelines and templates. Production design roles commonly emphasize preparing final artwork, ensuring brand consistency, and delivering production-ready files with strong attention to detail. This role supports the development of in-store signage, ads, and flyers while contributing light creative concepting and photo editing. Strong print production professionals are typically expected to understand prepress requirements, file preparation, image sizing, color management, and fast-turnaround workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Produce on-time, error-free artwork and mechanicals for vendor delivery using templates, specifications, and brand guidelines.
Output press-ready files for in-store signage, ads, flyers, and other print collateral, consistent with common print production expectations for final file preparation and prepress accuracy.
Support creative concepting for print media and extend established creative direction into production-ready assets, which aligns with typical production designer responsibilities.
Execute photo edits including light retouching, resizing, clipping, and image optimization for print use.
Uphold quality standards by reviewing layouts, graphics, typography, and file setup before release, reflecting the quality-control focus often associated with production artist roles.
Follow internal naming, archiving, and file-management procedures to maintain organized creative assets and historical collateral.?
Communicate proactively about blockers, timeline risks, and schedule changes to help maintain smooth project delivery.
Participate in daily 9 AM stand-ups Monday through Thursday when possible to stay aligned on priorities and fast-moving workstreams.
Required Qualifications
Approximately 7+ years of relevant experience in print production design, production art, or a closely related creative production role.
Strong technical proficiency in print production and design problem-solving, including a solid understanding of file formats, image preparation, layout refinement, and prepress requirements.
Demonstrated experience producing high-volume, detail-oriented print assets within established brand systems and templates.
Proficiency with standard design and production software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, which are commonly cited as core tools for production art and print design work.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and work effectively under tight turnaround times.
Experience in CPG or adjacent categories is a plus.
Strong communication skills, a collaborative working style, and a willingness to ask clarifying questions and flag risks early.
Portfolio that clearly explains the brief, approach, and problem-solving behind the work; a clean, bright, appetizing, and aspirational-yet-achievable aesthetic is especially valued.
Candidate must use their own computer; company email and access to Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Creative and project management tools will be provided.
The pay for this W-2 position is $40 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements. Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Mathys-Potestio, LLC
dental insurance, 401(k)
May 13, 2026