Production Designer

Us:In 2010 we started making products to protect our friends and families from the sun. Since then we've grown and gotten a lot bigger but we haven't changed. Our Cocoa Beach office is an old Florida beach house off A1A. Our Moonlight Beach office is in the groovy little town of Encinitas California. We play way too much ping pong during work hours. We listen to old albums. We take surf breaks. We bring our dogs and kids to work. We want our lives to matter. We make products the way we like them and we hope you like them too.If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.Summary:The Production Designer is responsible for executing packaging artwork and production-ready assets that maintain brand integrity, consistency, and compliance with established guidelines. Approximately 80% of this role is focused on production"”packaging mechanicals, artwork adaptation, and digital asset execution"”while 20% involves supporting conceptual design development alongside the creative team. The Production Designer primarily works on packaging and print production but also contributes to digital production needs across campaigns and marketing channels. They are also responsible for managing digital assets and routing production artwork through the proper review, approval, and release processes. The Production Designer collaborates closely with Art Directors, Designers, and cross-functional partners to adapt creative concepts into accurate final deliverables. This role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized individual who can prepare files for flawless production while proactively communicating with team leaders to keep projects on brand, on time, and within technical requirements.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:•Execute production-ready packaging artwork, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consistency with brand standards.•Product production including proofing, art changes, componentry, IFC typography and layout.•Adapt existing creative designs into final mechanicals for packaging, print collateral, and retail displays.•Maintain organized, detailed project files within designated brand and regulatory parameters.•Route production artwork through established review, approval, and release processes to ensure accuracy and compliance before final delivery.•Build and prepare mock-ups, proofs, and renderings for review.•Prepare and pre-flight files for press, following printer/vendor specifications.•Digital marketing production design for campaign assets, including e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels.•Adapt existing creative designs into digital formats while maintaining brand integrity.•Stay informed on digital production standards, industry trends, and best practices.•Design support for lower-level creative projects, such as catalogs and internal sales materials.•Asset management and routing utilizing Bynder, ensuring proper file versioning, organization, and accessibility for the team.•Collaborate with cross-functional teams"”including Marketing, Product, and Regulatory"”to ensure accuracy and compliance of all production files.•Potential for image retouching.•Conduct research to inform production solutions and material options.•Provide positive, solutions-focused support as workflow dictates.•Maintain global brand consistency across packaging, print, and digital deliverables.Required Skills:•2+ years of relevant experience in production design, with an emphasis on packaging and print.•Strong understanding of packaging artwork development, mechanical builds, and regulatory labeling requirements.•Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.•Familiarity with digital production for web, email, and social media assets.•Experience in proofing, pre-flighting, preparing, and press-checking files for production.•Strong knowledge of typography, color theory, layout, and composition fundamentals.•Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.•Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects calmly and efficiently.•Capable of working within established structures, taking direction, and executing with precision against brand guidelines and production schedules.•Strong verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, and a collaborative approach.•Other duties as reasonably assigned.Preferred Skills:•Asana•Dropbox•Bynder•Asset ManagementCompensation & Job Requirements:•$68,640-83,370 is the salary range for this position. It represents a portion of the overall package, and includes flexibility based on the candidate's qualifications.•Full TimeOther duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.Disclaimer: Please note, if you are selected to have a chat with us, you will receive an email from a @ domain. Anyone else is an imposter. Lame. Be aware of phishing emails/text messages. Sun Bum will never text or WhatsApp you about your candidacy or ask for personal, confidential information beyond what's typically required for a job application. Double lame.

Created: 2025-09-25