Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading brands. We are seeking a Production Designer for a 4-6 month contract with a prestigious media and publishing company based in NYC. This role is remote and offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled designer to contribute to a high-profile project.
As a Production Designer, you'll collaborate closely with a variety of teams, including Commerce Editorial, Marketing, and Content Operations, to create and refine visually compelling content across digital platforms. This role offers the chance to showcase your design skills in a fast-paced environment while working with a well-established brand.
This is a part-time (20 hours/week), fully remote opportunity available to U.S.-based candidates only.
The application deadline is Friday, May 2nd, 2025.
Production Designer Responsibilities:
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with stakeholders such as Commerce Editorial, Brand, Marketing, and more to maintain and elevate the visual identity of Condé Nast's commerce content.
- Image Editing & Manipulation: Perform tasks such as stitching, collaging, retouching, and resizing images, as well as some silhouetting and retouching via the Pixelz platform.
- Product Card Creation: Design and deliver a high volume of product cards for editorial content and product listing pages, adhering to brand specifications and tight deadlines.
- Design Visual Assets: Create logos, recirculation assets, and other relevant on-site visuals, incorporating typography and brand identity.
- Visuals for Multiple Platforms: Design aesthetically pleasing collages and templates for web, email, and social media, ensuring all assets align with the brand's visual guidelines.
- Feedback Implementation: Adjust designs and implement feedback to refine and improve creative assets.
Production Designer Requirements:
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in eCommerce, marketing, or agency settings, with a focus on design and production.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Figma; familiarity with publishing tools like Co-Pilot and project management tools such as Airtable is a plus.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Learning Agility: Eagerness to quickly learn new tools and techniques to enhance your design capabilities.
- Communication & Attention to Detail: Strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality design outputs.
- Independent & Flexible: Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision, and adapt to shifting priorities and schedules.
- Remote Work Ready: This position is remote, offering flexibility with work location and hours.
Perks & Benefits:
- Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings: 401k Program
- Commuter Benefit
- Education & Training: eLearning, Education Reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
To qualify for our benefits package, candidates must work over 30 hours per week and the assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.