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H/L is searching for a Production Designer to join our studio team. We are looking for someone who can skillfully blend the art and science of digital compositing, a love of digital retouching, and a sharp eye for color management. As a Production Designer, you will help to maintain the visual integrity of our visual assets across all clients. This is a hybrid position based in Miami.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Digital retouching: Using Adobe Creative Suite, individual executes in-house color correction and pre-press assembly process
  • Digital compositing: Generate final image asset by using multiple images and effects to create motion, texture, etc.
  • Color and density management
  • Build pre-press studio mechanicals (digital and print)
  • Design infographics and presentations for new business pitches and client work
  • Collaborate with studio and creative teams
  • Maintain timesheets, track personal time on all projects, adhere to schedules, and be attentive to time and budgets
  • Comply with quality standards, as set forth by the department and in brand guidelines
  • Work with Sr. Production Designers to foster innovative solutions and follow studio processes
  • Participate in weekly status meetings (daily when necessary)
  • Create and ensure complete, accurate, and correctly prepared files for vendors and clients
  • Interpret ad layouts (working with Art Director and Sr. Production Designers)
  • Keep integrated Project Managers apprised of status of work
  • Back up work files daily

QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least 6–8 years of agency experience or equivalent knowledge
  • Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Digital retouching and compositing skills
  • Traditional graphics and infographic design skills
  • Able to produce mechanicals and comps from layout or specs
  • Must have the ability to work without layout when necessary
  • Experience with both print and digital advertising production
  • Good eye for design and comfortable providing layout and design alternatives
  • Sensitive to typography
  • A knowledgeable team player who enjoys collaborating with other departments and is able to take direction
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Strong problem-solving skills and detail-oriented
  • Highly organized, with a proven ability to multitask
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience preferred

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE…

  • Brings a demonstrated knowledge of digital, print, and television production, asset management, and production design processes
  • Is open to new ideas, and to learning new software and processes, and taking on new responsibilities
  • Is a team player who takes the initiative and constantly strives for improvement
  • Is able to thrive in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining a calm and compassionate demeanor
  • Is a flexible team player who will put in the work needed during high-volume periods

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Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide an individual response to every candidate.

H/L is a full-service, integrated agency made up of diverse, collaborative, and multitalented individuals with experience in all areas of marketing communications.  H/L is based in Oakland, with offices in St. Louis, Phoenix, Atlanta, and Miami.

To learn more about us, visit hl.agency.