Production Designer
📍 Norwalk, CT (Onsite)
💰 $30-$40/hour W2
🕒 40 Hours Per Week
📅 Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
🚀 Target Start Date: November 2026
Are you a designer who enjoys both the creative and executional sides of the design process?
We're seeking a Production Designer to join the in-house marketing team of a leading company in the residential professional services industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer with approximately 3-5 years of experience who loves developing polished print marketing materials while also thriving in the fast-paced world of production design and creative execution.
This is a true 50/50 split between Graphic Design and Production Design. We're looking for someone who can think conceptually, contribute creative ideas, and design compelling print pieces, while also embracing the detailed production work required to bring campaigns to life at scale.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, coachable, and energized by a high-volume environment. If you're the type of person who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and taking pride in delivering flawless work, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Creative Design
- Design print marketing materials that align with campaign goals and brand standards
- Translate marketing objectives into compelling visual communications
- Develop layouts and creative concepts for a variety of customer-facing print assets
- Partner with campaign managers and internal stakeholders to bring ideas to life
- Contribute creative solutions while maintaining brand consistency
Production Design & Execution
- Execute revisions and updates within existing templates and marketing materials
- Incorporate copy changes, artwork updates, partner-specific requests, and other production edits
- Prepare print-ready files and ensure accuracy across all deliverables
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail across a high volume of requests
- Ensure all work adheres to brand, legal, and quality standards
Collaboration & Communication
- Communicate proactively regarding project status, questions, and potential challenges
- Partner directly with marketing stakeholders and campaign managers
- Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently
- Support a collaborative team environment focused on delivering high-quality work
- Demonstrate professionalism and accountability in a deadline-driven setting
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of professional experience in graphic design, production design, or a closely related role
- Strong print design experience
- Advanced proficiency with:Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Strong understanding of file organization, layers, production workflows, and print-ready artwork
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Success Factors
We are looking for someone who:
- Is comfortable asking questions when clarification is needed
- Communicates proactively and effectively with teammates and stakeholders
- Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Enjoys both creative design and executional production work
- Takes ownership of their work and consistently follows through
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Welcomes constructive feedback and uses it as an opportunity for growth
- Is eager to learn, contribute, and continuously improve
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience with Workfront
- Experience with Asana
- Background supporting direct mail, customer communications, or large-scale print marketing programs
- Additional expertise in advanced Photoshop and Illustrator techniques
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative marketing team supporting a large volume of creative work across multiple campaigns and business initiatives. The team manages dozens of production requests daily, creating an engaging environment for designers who enjoy variety, creative problem solving, and continuous learning.
You'll gain exposure to a broad range of print marketing projects while working alongside experienced marketers and creative professionals in a supportive, team-oriented culture.
Interview Process
- Three rounds of interviews
- Design assessment included as part of the process
Location
This role is fully onsite in Norwalk, Connecticut, conveniently located near Route 7 and the Merritt Parkway interchange. Candidates must be available to work onsite Monday through Friday.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
