Ann Taylor is a company that celebrates the spirit and confidence of American women through its stylish offerings. The Jr. Production Designer will ensure the seamless transition of digital and print projects from concept to production, focusing on the quality and delivery of various projects while adhering to brand guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Production, Brand and Creative Development Team to understand project requirements and specifications
- Prepare digital files across multi-channel streams, ensuring the best quality of email, social, and site deliverables
- Evaluate client assets to make sure provided logos, illustrations and artwork is high-quality, and communicate to Development and Creative partners when updated assets are needed
- Display high level of accuracy and attention to details in artwork delivery
- Review design files for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines
- Conduct pre-press checks to identify and rectify any issues related to color accuracy, image resolution, and fonts
- Manage version control and file organization to ensure efficient production workflows
- Optimize all creative files, ensuring they meet industry standards
- Duties might include minor retouching, color correction or artwork cleanup
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Digital/Graphic Design, or related field
- 1-3 years' experience in digital production
- Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, After Effects experience necessary
- Working knowledge of SharePoint, CMS, Wrike, Teams, Ai Tools, and print ready understanding for pre-press and CMYK/color approvals
- Must have experience working with large scale digital file releases, optimization and handling multiple project deadlines while ensuring file quality
- Must be flexible, open-minded, and respond to constructive criticism with revisions to designs and projects as necessary
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, listening and decision-making skills
Benefits
- You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
- Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
- A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
- Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Time off – paid time off & holidays
- This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the Times Square Tower location and two days per week worked remotely.
Company Overview
ANN INC. parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT & Lou & Grey It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.anntaylor.com.