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Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer Commitment: Independent Contractor, Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Location: San Diego, Hybrid, 3-4 days per week in San Diego office Duration : 5-6 months Compensation: $25-30/hr, 20-30 hr/week Start Date: Week of January 26, flexible Requirement : Portfolio and Resume As a production designer, your role will be crucial in ensuring the highest standards of visual consistency and quality across client work, marketing materials, ad creative, and more. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a production-focused environment, and is proficient across the Adobe Suite. This position is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of experience in fast-paced workplace setting, looking to bring their production expertise to impactful projects. Ideally looking for an individual with a background in sports and/or a passion for the industry. Agency experience is a plus. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build out design materials across diverse formats, including social media, paid ads, email, print, OOH advertisements, events, presentations, and more.
- Uphold high standards of process and production technique, enhancing the overall quality of our work.
- Collaborate closely with designers, video editors, creative directors, and marketing managers to execute concepts aligned with established client brand systems.
- Ensure consistency in fonts, text placement, photo treatments, and overall visual quality.
- Create accurate versions of digital banners, print ads, and other materials, rigorously adhering to brand guidelines.
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail, catching edits and inconsistencies across all client materials.
- Support rendering of creative concepts into various needed placement requirements for seamless execution.
- Translate Photoshop assets for specific clients into Canva templates
- Prepare final files for digital and print production, ensuring they meet technical specifications.
- Apply an understanding of production tools, systems, and processes to optimize workflow and output.
- Stay current on production standards and technology to enhance user experience and align with organizational goals.
- 2-3+ Years of Production Design Experience in an Agency or sports setting: You have a strong foundation in production design, ideally within a fast-paced agency setting.
- Must be an expert in Adobe Creative Cloud software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere); Adobe After Effects a plus. Experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Impressive Portfolio: Your portfolio showcases precision, attention to detail, and fluency across the Adobe Suite. Applications without a portfolio link or attachment will not be considered.
- Growth-Oriented: You approach challenges as opportunities to improve. CUENTO is growing and we are seeking a partner ready to evolve and contribute to that growth alongside us.
- Adaptable Skill Set: You're skilled at pivoting techniques and balancing efficiency with quality in production design.
- Self-starter with strong time management skills to work on multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
- Creative Support: You excel at executing established designs with precision, collaborating with designers and stakeholders to bring concepts to life while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Exceptional experience in branding along with an eye for fonts, colors, shapes, designs, styles, and project layouts
- Attention to detail to ensure that specifications are met and free of errors
- Keen Listener: You understand client and team needs, offering sound guidance and solutions that uphold best practices and production standards.
- Exceptional listening and communication skills to foster great team working relationships
- Process-Driven: Experienced in executing and refining multi-phase projects, you know how to streamline production workflows from setup to final delivery, ensuring accuracy and quality control at every stage.
- Patience to send creative through multiple approval processes