Production Designer

About Gratsy:
Gratsy is a female-founded experiential marketing agency that brings brands to life through unforgettable product experiences. We don't just market products - we put them directly into consumers' hands and create moments they actually remember. From highly targeted direct-to-home sample boxes to immersive live events, pop-ups, and retail takeovers, plus buzz-worthy celebrity and talent partnerships, we manage every detail from concept to execution.

If you're excited by bold ideas, fast pace, and turning brands into real-world experiences that spark connection and loyalty - you'll fit right in.

Join our creative team as Production Designer! You will be responsible for preparing, managing, and delivering high-volume, production-ready creative assets for Gratsy s experiential marketing programs. This role is a critical quality-control and execution function, ensuring all artwork is accurate, compliant, on-brand, and optimized for print and production across a wide range of physical deliverables.

• Own final preparation of all press-ready and error-free art files mitigating rework
• Apply dyelines, bleeds, trims, color profiles, and print specifications
• Resize, version, and adapt artwork across formats and vendors
• Perform color correction, retouching, and image optimization
• Work fluently and efficiently in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign (as applicable) demonstrating technical excellence and software mastery
• Execute complex typography layouts and vector-based design
• Maintain accuracy across layered, high-detail files
• Manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously on time and under high-volume demands
• Respond quickly to revisions and production changes
• Meet aggressive timelines without sacrificing quality
• Ensure consistency across all customer brand assets
• Serve as the final brand reviewer before production
• Flag inconsistencies, errors, or risks proactively
• Own and maintain organized asset libraries for all customer brands
• Manage file naming, version control, and archival processes
• Ensure teams have access to easily locate and find the correct and most current assets
• Prepare artwork for various production methods, including and not limited to screen printing, digital printing, foiling, UV varnishes, large-format and specialty printing
• Understand packaging materials, box printing, and basic structural design considerations
• Adapt artwork for packaging formats and dimensional constraints ensuring artwork fits correctly and produces clean final outputs
• Apply artwork to packaging dielines accurately
• Collaborate with sourcing on material and vendor requirements
• Review artwork for compliance considerations including required disclaimers, trademark usage, ADA guidelines (color contrast, readability), food, medical, and on-camera usage requirements
• Flag risks or missing compliance elements
• Work in tandem with Art Directors and Senior Art Directors, sourcing and vendor partners, Events and Operations teams
• Translate creative intent into production realities
• Core Values:
  Exhibit exemplary alignment with our core values, mission, and vision here at Gratsy
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associates or bachelors degree preferred.
• 4+ years of professional experience in a Production Designer or Graphic Designer role with similar accountabilities to this role at an agency or experiential marketing firm
• 1+ year of proven professional experience preparing press-ready filed for physical production
• Portfolio required

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Advanced typography and layout skills
• Deep understanding of print production and file prep
• Strong organizational and asset management skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset
• Clear communication and proactive problem-solving
• Shopper marketing or experiential design experience preferred
• Exposure to 3D rendering software (preferably Blender), AI software, and other emerging creative tools
• A valid driver s license and the ability to be covered under the Gratsy s insurance policy are required

• It s a great day to have a great day!
• Customer service is FREE! It s free to be nice to people.
• Pay attention to the details, have a plan b and c!
• Be open to trying anything once, but maybe not a second time.
• Don t settle for BASIC. If it can shoot confetti, why not?!

Enjoy our hybrid onsite environment! This position will be located in the company s HQ. Team members based out of this location work in the Gratsy Bentonville, AR office at a minimum Tuesday through Thursday, and remotely on Monday and Friday, depending on business needs.

Eligible employees can voluntarily participate in the Company s 401(k) plan where Gratsy matches employee contributions, dollar-for-dollar…