Production Designer

San Francisco, CA; Remote (Pacific Time Talent Preferred)

About the role :

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Our biotech client isseeking a Graphic Production Designer to create materials for a wide range of marketing initiatives with global reach.

Working in both print and digital mediums, as well as short-form video projects including motion graphics, you will create materials that bring scientific and technical concepts to life in visually compelling ways.

You are both a designer and production expert and a detailed, meticulous doer. This a hands on role, in a fast-paced environment.

Must have basic editing skills and motion graphic experience, as well as being well-versed in Adobe Creative Suite.

• This is a remote role based in San Francisco, however California / Pacific Time candidates are preferred.
• This is a full time, 40 hour per week role. Candidates must be able to work M-F during full time office hours. This is not a freelance position.
• Must have Photoshop and Figma experience.
• Must have experience in organized design file management.

What you will be doing :

• Develop various print, digital, and environmental graphics, including brochures, online and print advertisements, trade show / conference graphics, presentations, social media, and field marketing tools
• Creating icons, infographics, logos, figures, and other graphics and manipulating graphics using Adobe Creative Suite programs like Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, etc.
• Formatting graphics to ensure brand standards for color, font, and production quality
• Proofreading : reviewing final copy and layouts
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise during production, including working with the creative team and printer
• Select and edit photography
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are completed on time
• Maintain high quality output while keeping multiple projects on track in a fast-paced environment
• Use strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills to partner with members of the design, writing, channel and project management teams on a daily basis as well as stakeholders in other parts of the organization
• Manage, maintain, and archive graphic files using Bynder DAM (digital asset management system).
• Contribute to sharing best practices and helping the greater organization learn the vital nature of design
• Participate in creative team brainstorming meetings to generate strong design concepts

To be successful in this role you will need :

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, multimedia, visual arts, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of design experience in an agency or in house in the biotech, life science, technology, or related industry
• A portfolio of creative collateral demonstrating your aesthetic and skill set
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Word and PowerPoint and adept at learning new programs and leveraging their strengths
• Experience with Figma
• Previous experience working with digital asset management and project management tools
• Video, and / or motion graphics experience, editing in post production
• Passion for working with technical content and minding the finest details to create flawless work
• Proven track record of being able to work flexibly balancing a mix of independent projects and highly collaborative projects
• Strong fundamental design skills, including expertise in typography, composition, and color
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present and sell creative ideas
• Exceptional organization skills to meet deadlines and keep files structured
• Ability to establish good working relationships and communication across diverse teams
• Dedication to producing great work
• Strong desire to understand and protect consistent application of the brand

Client Description

The target hiring compensation for this role is $40 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent :

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

We also offer free online training throughAquent Gymnasium .More information on our awesomebenefits !

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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