Description

Job Title: Production Designer

As the Production Designer, you are detail-oriented and skilled at formatting, refining, and finalizing visual assets for both print and digital media. You collaborate closely with designers, marketers, and project managers to ensure all creative materials align with brand guidelines, meet technical requirements, and uphold high-quality production standards. This contract role offers a flexible opportunity to contribute your expertise to a dynamic creative team

Who is American College of Education

Founded in 2005, American College of Education continues to be a leader in professional development through our online programs. The mission of ACE is to deliver high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application. Our graduates are prepared to serve, lead and achieve personal and professional goals in diverse, evolving communities. As a socially conscious institution, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact and inspiring our students to do the same.

ACE is a premier organization that is continually recognized for its commitment to social responsibility. In 2016, ACE became a Certified B Corporation. As a socially conscious institution, we believe we have a responsibility to our students, alumni, employees, local communities, and society. We strive to make an impact in the world that goes well beyond our bottom line.

Who You Are

You are passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals. You thrive in a competitive and collaborative team environment. You are comfortable working remotely and have experience collaborating with others in a virtual environment. You possess a strong attention to detail.

As the Production Designer, you are detail-oriented and skilled at formatting, refining, and finalizing visual assets for both print and digital media. You collaborate closely with designers, marketers, and project managers to ensure all creative materials align with brand guidelines, meet technical requirements, and uphold high-quality production standards. This contract role offers a flexible opportunity to contribute your expertise to a dynamic creative team.

Compensation

This freelance/contract role offers flexible work hours, structured around project deadlines, with compensation set at $30 per hour. Engagements may be project-based or ongoing, depending on the company’s needs, providing an adaptable opportunity for a skilled Production Designer to contribute to a dynamic creative team.

What We Look for in the Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs.
• Demonstrates positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills.
• Follows established processes as outlined by organization and leadership.
• Completes assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set.
• Consistently produces a high volume of quality work.
• Capable, and adapts as needed, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel.
• Must support and embrace the College’s B Corp mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives.
• Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Must be “self-motivated” as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems.
• Must be collaborative in driving decisions and a team-player.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Builds and maintains student satisfaction.
• Recognizes and anticipates student needs.

Day to Day Responsibilities

In this role you will wear different hats, but your skills will be especially essential in the following areas:

• Format and prepare print and digital assets for production, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Resize and adapt creative assets for various platforms, including web, social media, and print.
• Ensure designs meet brand guidelines and technical specifications for different outputs.
• Perform quality control checks, including resolution, color accuracy, and layout adjustments.
• Manage production files and maintain an organized asset library for efficient workflow.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and stakeholders to refine and finalize creative projects.
• Troubleshoot design and production issues, offering solutions for optimization

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years in production design, graphic design, or a related field.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Understanding of typography, color theory, and layout best practices.
• Experience preparing print-ready files and optimizing digital assets.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote or hybrid work setting.
• Ability to take feedback and make revisions quickly and efficiently.

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