Production Designer

Position Overview

At Really Good Stuff (RGS), we create innovative, engaging educational products that inspire teachers and students alike. As a

Production Designer , you'll play a critical role in bringing these products to life-blending creativity with precision.

This role sits at the intersection of

conceptual design and production execution , where you'll transform ideas into compelling product artwork while ensuring files are production-ready and meet the highest quality standards. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with product development, purchasing, and vendors to deliver best-in-class educational materials on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

Concept & Design

Translate early-stage product ideas into visually compelling concepts through

mood boards and design explorations

aligned with RGS product strategy.

Create engaging, age-appropriate artwork for educational products spanning

PreK through 5th grade .

Partner closely with the Product Development team to

refine concepts , elevate design quality, and meet timeline and cost objectives.

Bring a strong design perspective to ensure final products are both

educationally effective and visually impactful .

Art Production

Prepare and

pre-flight production files , ensuring all specs, approvals, and technical requirements are met before release.

Deliver final, print-ready files to

domestic and international vendors , maintaining organized archives of all digital assets.

Own the

accuracy and integrity of production files , ensuring they reproduce correctly across all formats.

Collaborate with Purchasing to support

reprints and PO processes , including communicating timelines, updates, and revisions to vendors.

Review vendor proofs, providing feedback to ensure quality and consistency.

Create and deliver

digital product assets

for web, catalog, and internal systems.

Support the development of

instruction guides , including writing, photography, and layout.

Follow and continuously improve

department SOPs and workflows .

AI & Technology (Preferred)

We're looking for someone excited about leveraging modern tools to enhance creativity and efficiency:

Experience using

AI-powered features within Adobe Creative Suite

(e.g., Generative Fill, Firefly, automation tools).

Familiarity with tools like

ChatGPT

to support ideation, content development, and workflow optimization.

Experience with

monday.com , including automations and AI capabilities to streamline project management.

A proactive mindset toward

exploring emerging AI technologies

to improve processes, reduce manual effort, and drive innovation in design and production.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

A balance of

creative vision and technical precision

Strong attention to detail with a

production-first mindset

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a

fast-paced environment

Collaborative approach with excellent communication skills

About Really Good Stuff & Excelligence

Really Good Stuff, a part of Excelligence Learning Corporation, is dedicated to creating high-quality, teacher-inspired classroom solutions that make learning more engaging and effective. Our team is passionate about supporting educators and helping students succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Excelligence Learning Corporation and its family of brands, including Really Good Stuff, are proud to be

Equal Opportunity Employers . We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.