Production Designer - Freelance

3 hours, 30 minutes ago
Contract
Senior
Design and User Experience
AKQA

AKQA

AKQA is an ideas and innovation company that specializes in creating digital services and products. With a team of 2,200 professionals across 20 countries, AKQA is known for its imaginative application of art and science. The company has been recognize...

Media
5K-10K
Founded 1994

Description

  • Prepare and manage print-ready files across multiple formats, including large-format and out-of-home applications.
  • Produce accurate mechanicals from existing design concepts and brand guidelines.
  • Ensure files meet production standards for specs, color, bleed, resolution, and vendor submission requirements.
  • Manage color accurately across print workflows, including CMYK, Pantone, and spot colors.
  • Coordinate with print vendors and production partners to ensure files are delivered correctly and on time.
  • Maintain organized, clearly labeled file systems and production documentation.
  • Support creative and design teams from initial file setup through final delivery.
  • Collaborate with designers, art directors, and account managers in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Deep production craft with strong attention to detail across typography, color, spacing, and layout accuracy.
  • Significant out-of-home production experience.
  • Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  • Highly organized approach to file management and documentation.
  • Understanding of the full print production process and ability to apply sound creative judgment.
  • Clear communication skills and ability to respond constructively to feedback.
  • Ability to adapt and stay composed while managing multiple deliverables with shifting timelines.
  • Proactive mindset focused on catching errors and preventing production issues.
  • Remote work available for candidates located in the United States only.
  • Freelance commitment from 6.10 to 7.17.

Benefits

  • Remote work for candidates based in the United States.
  • Weekly compensation of $2,600-$3,000.
  • Freelance engagement with a defined short-term project window.
  • Opportunity to work with AKQA, part of WPP, on active client work.
  • Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to respectful, inclusive workplaces.
  • Accommodation and flexibility discussions available during the interview process.

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