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Publicis Groupe Senior Production Designer in Chicago, Illinois
Company description
Arc is the leading creative engine within Publicis’s group of commerce agencies. In an era of unprecedented change, where shopping happens anywhere and everywhere, we believe that brands not present at the moment of desire will be resisted. Which is why everything we do is in service of creating Irresistible Commerce — breakthrough creative solutions fueled by data-driven insights. It’s a proven approach that’s earned us recognition as WARC’s #1 Specialty Retail Agency, along with accolades from Adweek, ANA Reggie Awards, and Effies. And we do it all in an irresistible culture that’s put Arc on the AdAge Best Places to Work list.
Overview
The Senior Production Designers use critical thinking and their design experience to 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 expertise in mechanical building, printing, and digital post operations, with a mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite. Attention to detail, production knowledge, 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.
Extend and translate creative concepts into production-ready digital, web, and print content.
Follow development timelines to ensure projects are completed on time
Work in various presentation programs (PowerPoint and Keynote) to help Account, Strategy, and Creative teams to develop client presentations
Design and prepare final press-ready files based on the supplied specifications
Package, preflight and press check files for release to printers or media partners
Handle assignments with speed, accuracy, efficiency, and make unsupervised 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
Lead the development of tools and processes that increase efficiency and impact client deliverables
Qualifications
Qualifications
Requires 7+ years of experience as a production artist, graphic designer, or similar role
Associate’s, Bachelor’s, BFA degree preferred, majoring in art, graphic design, production art, or advertising
Portfolio of high-quality professional work and project samples
Knowledge of design principles, including layout, typography, color, composition, and current design trends
Ability to sketch ideas, draw, or hand illustrate, 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
Pre-press, mechanical building, and printing knowledge
Strong analytical, time management, and multitasking skills
Strong collaboration and written/verbal communication skills
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with Keynote and PowerPoint
Additional information
Additional information
As part of the Publicis Groupe, we believe in the Power of One. And that 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 more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible 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 alliances
The 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
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.
Compensation Range: $79,990 - $114,975 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 04/07/2025.
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