Junior Production Designer

Company DescriptionArc is the lead shopper and retail agency within Publicis Groupe. In an era of unprecedented disruption, where the customers you seek actively resist brands like never before, everything we do is in service of making your brand irresistible. We call it Irresistible Commerce. And it starts by employing insights and data to uncover what’s standing in the way of growth. Then we deploy irresistible creative solutions to build connected shopping experiences that are personal, valuable and delightful for your customers. The results simultaneously drive brand sales and love. Helping us become WARC’s #1 Specialty Retail Agency with groundbreaking work recognized by Adweek, ANA Reggie Awards and Effies.OverviewJr. Production Designers create graphic assets and files, ensuring they align with the brand's aesthetics and adhere to production processes. They support other teams with their graphic and technical design skills. The role requires familiarity with mechanical building, printing, and digital post operations, with a solid knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. Attention to detail, production knowledge, problem solving, and a strong design sensibility are essential. The position demands a proactive approach, excellence in design outputs, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.ResponsibilitiesAs a Jr. Production Designer, you will:Extend and translate established creative concepts into production-ready digital, web, and print content.Follow development timelines to ensure projects are completed on time.Handle assignments with speed, accuracy, efficiency, and make design choices and recommendations based on provided direction.Ensure approved layouts conform to brand guidelines and that internal deadlines and approval procedures are met for assigned project phases.Ability to work accurately within retailer templates and/or retailer platforms.Ensure precision and consistency across all final digital assets.Demonstrates a collaborative, partnership-oriented mindset and a positive attitude when working with cross-functional teams.Prepare final press-ready files based on the supplied specifications. Package, preflight and press check files for release to printers or media partners.Support the development of tools and processes that increase efficiency and impact client deliverables.QualificationsRequires minimum 1+ years of experience as a production artist, graphic designer, or similar roleAssociate’s, Bachelor’s, BFA, degree preferred, majoring in art, graphic design, production art, or advertisingPortfolio of high-quality professional looking work and project samplesKnowledge of design principles, including layout, typography, color, composition, and current design trendsSolid grasp of Adobe Creative SuiteStrong analytical, time management, and multitasking skillsPre-press, mechanical building, and printing knowledgeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to concept ideas, and knowledge of iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects (a plus)Knowledge of Sketch, XD and Figma as well as digital (email/web) executional processes (a plus)Experience with Keynote and PowerPoint (a plus)Additional InformationThe Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliancesThe benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: $50,065 -$66,360 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 6/1/26.