AKQA
ProductionDesigner-Freelance
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Production Designer - Freelance at AKQA. Skills: Print production, Out-of-home production, File preparation. Prepare print-ready files. Manage print-ready files”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Prepare print-ready files, Manage print-ready files, Work from existing design concepts, Demonstrate fluency in out-of-home production, Manage color accurately, Coordinate with print vendors, Maintain organized file systems, Support creative and design teams, Collaborate effectively with teammates
Nice to Have
Deep production craft, Practiced eye for detail, Significant out-of-home production experience, Broader print expertise, Highly organized approach to file management, Understands full arc of print production, Technical precision, Sound creative judgment, Clear communicator, Responds well to feedback, Keeps work moving with minimal friction, Adaptable and composed, Comfortable managing multiple deliverables, Comfortable with shifting timelines
What You'll Do.
Prepare print-ready files
Manage print-ready files
Work from existing design concepts
Demonstrate fluency in out-of-home production
Manage color accurately
Coordinate with print vendors
Ensure files delivered correctly
Maintain organized file systems
Support creative teams
Collaborate with teammates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Creative teams; Design teams; Account teams; Cross-functional teammates; Art directors; Account managers
Full Job Description
At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. Production Designers at AKQA are essential to the craft and integrity of our work. Meticulous and deeply skilled, they bring ideas to life with precision and care, ensuring every deliverable meets the highest standard of quality before it reaches the world. They work in close partnership with creative, design, and account teams, translating vision into production-ready assets across a wide range of formats and channels. We are seeking a Freelance Print Production Designer to support active client work across a range of print and large-format deliverables. You will bring deep production expertise and a practiced eye to a collaborative, fast-moving environment, ensuring files are flawless, on-brand, and built to spec. Out-of-home production is a meaningful part of what you do, and you bring a fluency with large-format specifications, vendor requirements, and the nuances of preparing work that performs at scale and in the real world. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Prepare and manage print-ready files across a range of formats, including large-format and out-of-home applications, with meticulous attention to specs, color, and production standards Work from existing design concepts and brand guidelines to produce accurate, production-ready mechanicals across multiple deliverable types Demonstrate fluency in out-of-home production requirements, including billboard, transit, and large-format specifications, bleed, resolution, and vendor submission standards Manage color accurately across print workflows, including CMYK, Pantone, and spot color considerations Coordinate with print vendors and production partners as needed, ensuring files are delivered correctly and on time Main
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