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Production Designer

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants · Downers Grove, IL · 1 mo ago
Art & Creative$65k–$78k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Production Designer will translate big creative ideas into flawlessly executed assets across print, digital, and in-restaurant environments. They will partner with designers, copywriters, marketers, and external vendors to ensure the Cooper’s Hawk brand comes to life across various campaigns, packaging, menus, signage, email, social, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and package production-ready files for print and digital execution, including bleeds, color profiles, image resolution, and preflight standards
  • Build layouts, mechanicals, asset resizes, and campaign versioning across multiple formats and channels
  • Partner closely with designers, copywriters, marketers, and external vendors to execute high-quality creative work with precision and consistency
  • Help maintain consistency across brand systems, templates, and production standards
  • Manage and organize large volumes of creative assets and files across multiple campaigns and timelines
  • Ensure final deliverables meet brand, production, and technical standards before release
  • Troubleshoot production challenges and proactively identify solutions before issues arise

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in production design, preferably within an agency, in-house creative team, or brand environment
  • Strong understanding of print production, digital asset preparation, and file management best practices
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong layout, typography, and production instincts
  • Comfortable both executing production tasks and supporting broader creative development
  • Graphic design sensibility and experience a strong plus
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Curious about emerging AI tools and their potential to support creative and production workflows
  • Solutions-oriented mindset and passion for craft, consistency, and bringing creative ideas to life at a high level

Qualifications

  • Graphic design sensibility and experience a strong plus
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Curious about emerging AI tools and their potential to support creative and production workflows
  • Solutions-oriented mindset and passion for craft, consistency, and bringing creative ideas to life at a high level

Skills

  • Sharp craft
  • Deep technical knowledge
  • Strong organizational skills
  • The ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality

Benefits

  • Incredible Discounts: Monthly Dining Allowance, 50% Dining and Carryout, 40% Retail Wine, 20% Retail and Private Events, Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
  • Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Savings Accounts - Health and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account
  • Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
  • Paid Time Off
  • Milestones Recognition Program
  • Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
  • Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)

Pay

$65,000 - $78,000. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Schedule

Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)

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