Lead Digital Design/Typesetting

This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, candidates are expected to complete all interviews and assessments independently and without the use of artificial intelligence tools (including AI-generated responses, prompts, or real-time assistance). Use of AI throughout the application and recruiting process may result in removal from consideration.

Portfolio Requirement: A professional portfolio is required for consideration. Applicants must provide either a PDF portfolio or a link to an online portfolio. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign digital design work to meet production schedules, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Oversee digital design operations, including reviewing job specifications, determining production requirements, and resolving questions with requesters.
• Support the development of digital design demonstrations, presentations, and staff training.
• Stay current with graphic arts technology and recommend improvements to processes, workflow, and productivity.
• Monitor supplies, inventory, departmental procedures, and production activities in collaboration with the Manager.
• Prepare monthly production reports and other reports as required.
• Initiate job orders and manage workflow in the absence of the Production Coordinator.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and outside vendors regarding production, supplies, equipment, and services.

Requirements

• 4–5 years of professional experience in a corporate or commercial digital design environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience managing workflow, priorities, deadlines, and quality in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, organization, time management, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust workloads based on changing demands.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Working knowledge of digital design, desktop publishing, and graphic arts production.
• Experience working on a Mac platform.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Wide-format printing experience is preferred.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, other departments, and outside vendors.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription drug plans
• Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts
• Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members
• New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)
• Get Fit Gym Reimbursement Program
• Registered Dietitian Program
• WeightWatchers®
• CVS Virtual Care
• U-Haul Kids Program
• 24-Hour Nurse Line
• Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance & Wellness plans
• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans
• Business & business travel insurance
• MetLaw Legal Program
• MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program
• U-Haul Federal Credit Union
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more
• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
• U-Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)