Production Designer

Production Designer

James Hardie - The AZEK Company

James Hardie Overview: James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

Azek Company Overview: The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1+ Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 90% recycled material to primarily replace wood on the outside of homes. Since our highly successful IPO in June 2020 (NYSE: AZEK), we've diverted millions of pounds of waste from landfills and oceans annually as part of our mission to revolutionize the industry to create a more sustainable future. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone's uniqueness is celebrated, driving innovation and connecting us with customers and communities we serve.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Art Director and collaborating closely with the creative team, the Production Designer will design and produce assets across digital, print, event, and packaging channels—ensuring exceptional quality and brand consistency across all touchpoints. This role involves executing design direction, developing original layouts, incorporating feedback into revisions, and preparing final production files, including coordination with external vendors as needed. The Production Designer will also manage image post-production, optimize assets for digital applications, and support the broader creative and marketing teams. Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare final production files for a variety of materials including brochures, product literature, packaging, merchandising, trade show graphics, advertising, and digital campaigns.

• Maintain visual consistency across brand systems while evolving templates and layouts for new applications.
• Partner closely with Creative, Copy, Product, and Marketing teams to translate creative direction into high-quality finished assets.
• Organize, update, and archive design files and assets to ensure efficient version control and brand asset accessibility.
• Work with print vendors, photographers, and external partners to ensure accuracy in color, materials, and final output quality.
• Create and optimize digital graphics for web, social, email, and paid media campaigns as needed.
• Review proofs, prepress files, and printed samples to ensure alignment with brand standards and design intent.
• Create original layouts using typography, photography, illustrations, and vector art, while adapting designs based on feedback.
• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Own and maintain respective project management workflows to ensure accurate timelines and project completion.
• Maintain and organize the company’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, ensuring all creative assets are accurately tagged, versioned, and accessible across teams. Oversee asset library structure and taxonomy to support efficient search, retrieval, and usage across marketing, sales, and external partners. Implement and uphold best practices for metadata, usage rights, and file naming conventions to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard new assets, archive outdated content, and continuously improve asset workflows and governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional design and production experience, ideally in building products, manufacturing, or B2B/B2C marketing environments with a Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, visual communications, or related fields.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat); familiarity with Figma a plus.
• Strong understanding of print production, color management, and prepress requirements.
• Proficient in working with / management of Project Management Tools (Adobe Workfront).
• Proficient in working with / management of Project Management Tools (Adobe Workfront).
• Proficient in Adobe AI tools: Firefly, Gen Studio (Adobe Suite).
• Proficient in uploading, tagging, and archiving digital assets within a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system; experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a plus.
• Impeccable attention to detail, especially on fast-paced projects, with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative team player with a passion for design, innovation, and home building products.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects with a positive, can-do attitude, and a strong work ethic.

Compensation for roles at James Hardie varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role is $75,000 to $88,000. In addition to base salary, we offer generous bonus and incentive opportunities that significantly increase earning potential.

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