Production Designer (Per Diem)

Description:

About Us

DS+CO is a full-service agency that challenges our clients to get clear. Because data, content and creativity are only as good as the problem they solve. We help make sure it's the right one. We help brands move fast enough to stay ahead, yet smart enough to stay grounded. Agile and enduring: That’s our kind of progress.

About the Role

The Production Designer (Per Diem) provides hands-on mechanical production support to our Creative team on an as-needed basis. In this role, you’ll execute, version, resize, and prepare creative assets so they are accurate, on-spec, and ready for release across print and digital channels.

Working from approved creative direction and established brand standards, you’ll adapt layouts into new formats and sizes, manage version control, and prepare final files for delivery. Success looks like clean builds, precise specifications, organized file structures, and work that moves smoothly from creative approval to deployment.

This is primarily a production-focused role (approximately 85% production / 15% light design support). As a per diem team member, you’ll support defined projects and high-volume periods, working independently on assigned deliverables while aligning with senior designers and production leads to ensure quality and consistency.

If you’re detail-driven, process-oriented, and take pride in getting the mechanics right, this role is built for you.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Execution & Production

• Execute and adapt creative across print and digital platforms, including advertisements, direct mail, out-of-home, brochures, sales sheets, social media, banner ads, email, landing pages, and additional campaign assets.
• Adapt existing creative into new sizes, formats, and versions while maintaining brand standards and creative integrity.
• Ensure layouts meet all specifications and platform requirements prior to delivery—maintaining pixel-level accuracy and production best practices.
• Prepare final files for print and digital release, including packaging, exporting, preflight checks, and quality control.
• Maintain consistency across versions and formats to support integrated campaigns and evolving client needs.

Workflow & Quality Standards

• Maintain and follow established server/cloud file structures, naming conventions, and organization standards.
• Manage version control across multiple deliverables and timelines to reduce duplication and errors.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting to ensure work stays on track and meets quality standards.
• Flag workflow or file issues and recommend improvements when identified.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with designers, account, and channel teams to ensure deliverables are accurate, aligned, and on time.
• Communicate clearly about production requirements, timelines, and technical considerations.
• Apply current best practices in accessibility and production standards.
• Adapt quickly to established tools, systems, and workflows.

Requirements:

Must-have

• Ability to quickly onboard into established workflows and deliver high-quality work with minimal ramp-up time.
• 2+ years of experience as a production artist working across print, digital, social, or web environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating production expertise and design sensibility.
• Expert-level proficiency within Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of file preparation, layout specifications, and production workflows.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams.
• Team-first mindset with a natural curiosity and willingness to evolve.
• If you don’t meet all requirements, we encourage you to still apply—skills and competencies show up in lots of different ways.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with Creatopy, Figma, or Adobe AEM.
• Experience working within structured asset management or CMS environments.
• Familiarity with automation tools or evolving AI-enabled production workflows.
• Experience supporting integrated campaigns across multiple media channels.

Why DS+CO?

We understand that our differences bring richness to our work and change to our communities, and we empower our people to share their passions, talents and ideas. We're committed to fairness and inclusion - staying true to our core values of curiosity, community, and courage and creating spaces where everyone is heard and respected.

Fairness & Inclusion

At DS+CO, we believe our collective differences bring depth to our work and encourage change in our communities. Through our core values of courage, community and curiosity, we’re committed to fairness and inclusion—creating spaces where everyone belongs. Because change comes from those who push for progress. Learn more about us at our website !