Mars United Commerce is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency's latest MarTech platform, Marilyn, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor. We're looking for a Production Designer to work with a large CPG client. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of designing for print and digital, and adhering to file building standards. Moderately complex design files to vendor specs. Esko fluency is required. Please include your portfolio link. A portfolio is required for consideration. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design tactical mockups and presentation to help support and sell-in business-first ideas * Assist in developing brand/campaign design systems and style guides * Inspect and assess working files to assure the correct assets (logos, fonts, colors, images) are available and utilized * Adhere to all agency, vendor and client guidelines and processes for file building and archiving * Keep project files organized and available to creative team members * Handle a workload of multiple projects, including daily administrative tasks like email and time entry * Complete assigned work with efficiency and creative excellence, on deadline * Collaborate with Art Directors and Production Artists to manage the creative process throughout all stages of execution * Continue to grow your craft and skills * Remain current on design trends, best practices, media platforms and competitors * All other duties as assigned by Creative leadership. SKILL SETS REQUIRED: * Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, Marketing, Communications or related field * Experience working in Esko Studio (die line to 3d render, plus pack outs) is a definite bonus * A well-rounded portfolio of client work, demonstrating a strong understanding of client objectives and strategies * Culturally and creatively curious * Passion for problem-solving, commerce, marketing and business * Eagerness to learn, and fail * Ego-less collaborator * Confident in the face of feedback and/or criticism * Highly organized and self-motivated * Energetic and outgoing * Knowledgeable of print and digital technology and terminology * Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, GSuite and PowerPoint * Strong design and layout skills * Strong understanding of hierarchy, typography, composition, color, photography and illustration * Strong understanding of designing for print and digital * Strong creative problem-solving skills * Strong written and communication skills * Strong collaboration skills * Strong time management and prioritization skills Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies. Mars United Commerce has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture. Compensation Range: $60,000 - $70,000 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 January 13, 2025. #dp #LI-BS1 #LI-Hybrid