Catalog Production Designer

Type
: contract

Rate
: $50/hr

• Support the production of catalogs from initial layout through final print-ready files.
• Build, update, and maintain catalog pages using established templates, style sheets, and brand standards.
• Create catalog covers, spreads, product layouts, feature pages, and promotional sections.
• Maintain consistency across typography, spacing, imagery, product presentation, and brand guidelines.
• Support catalog automation workflows using tools such as in River PIM, Easy Catalog, or similar systems.
• Prepare files for proofing, internal review, vendor upload, and final print production.
• Review proofs and make corrections to ensure accuracy before final approval.
• Help maintain efficient file organization, version control, and production workflows.

• Design and produce marketing materials for print, digital, web, email, sales, and campaign needs.
• Assist with creative concepts for catalog covers, layouts, promotional features, and campaign visuals.
• Support image editing needs
• Apply brand standards across all creative work while contributing fresh design ideas and layout improvements.

• 5+ years of experience in catalog production, graphic design, print production, or a related creative production role.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Experience creating and updating InDesign templates, style sheets, master pages, and production layouts.
• Experience with catalog automation tools such as Easy Catalog.
• Strong understanding of print production requirements, including bleeds, margins, resolution, color modes, preflight, proofing, and print-ready file preparation.
• Strong graphic design skills with the ability to create clean, professional, brand-aligned layouts.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, proofreading, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time.

This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision