Production Designer — Chicago, IL

Company Description

e7gq ZJAUaQ℠ eN93YSnJ is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines — Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital eN93YSnJ, and Retail Consultancy — that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem. These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn®, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to make better decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results. Learn more at ••••••••

Overview

We’re looking for a Production Designer to work with a large CPG client. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of designing for print and digital, and adhering to file building standards. Moderately complex design files to vendor specs. Esko fluency is required. A portfolio is required for consideration. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to our New York, Chicago or Detroit (Troy) office for a hybrid work schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design tactical mockups and presentation to help support and sell-in business-first ideas

• Assist in developing brand/campaign design systems and style guides

• Inspect and assess working files to assure the correct assets (logos, fonts, colors, images) are available and utilized

• Adhere to all agency, vendor and client guidelines and processes for file building and archiving

• Keep project files organized and available to creative team members

• Handle a workload of multiple projects, including daily administrative tasks like email and time entry

• Complete assigned work with efficiency and creative excellence, on deadline

• Collaborate with Art Directors and Production Artists to manage the creative process throughout all stages of execution

• Continue to grow your craft and skills

• Remain current on design trends, best practices, media platforms and competitors

• All other duties as assigned by Creative leadership.

Skill Sets Required

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, Marketing, Communications or related field

• Experience working in Esko Studio (die line to 3d render, plus pack outs) is a definite bonus

• A well-rounded portfolio of client work, demonstrating a strong understanding of client objectives and strategies

• Culturally and creatively curious

• Passion for problem-solving, commerce, marketing and business

• Eagerness to learn, and fail

• Ego-less collaborator

• Confident in the face of feedback and/or criticism

• Highly organized and self-motivated

• Energetic and outgoing

• Knowledgeable of print and digital technology and terminology

• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, GSuite and PowerPoint

• Strong design and layout skills

• Strong understanding of hierarchy, typography, composition, color, photography and illustration

• Strong understanding of designing for print and digital

• Strong creative problem-solving skills

• Strong written and communication skills

• Strong collaboration skills

• Strong time management and prioritization skills

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

Matching Gifts programs

Flexible working arrangements

‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits.

e7gq ZJAUaQ℠ eN93YSnJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact ••••••••.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $53,960.00 - USD $79,794.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 1/1/2027.