Inked Brands · 1 day ago
Product REF Sheet Designer
Bowling Green, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelInked Brands is a fast-growing, technology-driven company focused on turning passion into product. They are seeking a versatile Production Designer to support their product team in various design functions while collaborating with senior designers and product coordinators.
Consumer LendingE-CommerceSocial Media
Responsibilities
Create production-ready designs for print, including notebooks, planners, calendars, catalogs, cups, pens, packaging and more forms
Assist in the preparation of files for print, ensuring proper file setup, color correction, and resolution
Maintain an understanding of product manufacturing processes and share design requirements with the design team for file execution and efficiency
Create templates to organize and make more efficient the graphic design workflow and day-to-day processes, including Breeze (project tracker) templates the Product Coordinators utilize to ensure all specs and vendor requirements are accurate
Review and finalize designs to ensure brand consistency and quality
Assist in mock creation, new product testing and sample runs
Maintain, organize, and digitize manufacturer material catalogs (i.e., foil books, fabric swatches, etc.)
Work closely with senior designers and product coordinators to execute creative concepts into finished production pieces
Collaborate with vendors and printers to ensure designs meet specifications and are delivered on time and within budget
Attend and contribute to project meetings, providing input on design feasibility, timeline, and potential solutions for production challenges
Ensure that all designs align with the company’s visual identity and brand guidelines
Conduct regular quality control checks for design files to ensure accuracy and precision in production-ready assets
Organize and maintain design files, templates, and assets for easy access and future use on DropBox
Ensure that file formats and resolution meet the requirements for various mediums
Help manage multiple projects with varying deadlines, keeping production schedules on track
Handle revisions and edits promptly, ensuring fast turnaround times for design requests
Qualification
Required
Experience in production design, including creating production-ready designs for print
Proficiency in preparing files for print, ensuring proper file setup, color correction, and resolution
Understanding of product manufacturing processes and ability to communicate design requirements effectively
Ability to create templates to improve graphic design workflow and processes
Experience in reviewing and finalizing designs for brand consistency and quality
Ability to assist in mock creation, new product testing, and sample runs
Experience in maintaining, organizing, and digitizing manufacturer material catalogs
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with senior designers and product coordinators
Ability to collaborate with vendors and printers to ensure designs meet specifications and deadlines
Experience in conducting quality control checks for design files
Ability to organize and maintain design files, templates, and assets
Experience in managing multiple projects with varying deadlines
Ability to handle revisions and edits promptly
Company
Inked Brands
Inked enables ecommerce by empowering influencers to leverage their social media followers to create a lasting revenue stream
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
BIP Capital
2018-09-20Series A· $6M
2018-02-14Convertible Note
2017-05-03Series A· $4M
Leadership Team
April Foster
CEO
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