Print Production Designer; Part-Time

Production Designer – Large Format & Retail Print (Freelance)

Employment Type:

Freelance

Hours:

5–20 hours per week

Schedule:

Flexible; evenings and weekends are acceptable

Our client is hiring a freelance Production Designer to support high-volume convenience retail marketing
. This role is execution-focused and centered on print production
, not concepting. You’ll be responsible for translating existing brand and campaign assets into accurate, production-ready files for large-format signage and in-store retail materials used across convenience-store locations.

This is a great fit for someone who is detail-obsessed
, understands how files move from layout to press to store, and has hands‑on experience producing retail print at scale.

• Build and adapt production-ready mechanicals for large-format signage including windows, wall graphics, exterior signage, and forecourt displays.
• Produce print-ready files for in-store POP/POS such as shelf talkers, pump toppers, menu boards, counter displays, cooler clings, and hanging signs.
• Lay out promotional retail materials including posters, flyers, banners, and other printed collateral using established brand guidelines.
• Apply existing brand standards consistently across all assets (logos, color, typography, imagery, legal copy).
• Set up files for digital, offset, and large-format printing
  , including bleeds, folds, dielines, crop marks, and safe zones.
• Preflight and QA files for size, resolution, color space, and overall print accuracy.
• Version artwork for multiple store formats, price points, and regional or promotional variations.
• Package and deliver final artwork to printers with linked assets, fonts (as permitted), and clear production notes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external print vendors to confirm specs, troubleshoot issues, and hit deadlines.
• Make fast, accurate updates to existing templates as promotions or pricing change.

• Proven experience as a Print Production Designer, Production Artist, or similar role focused on retail print.
• Portfolio demonstrating large-format signage and in-store POP/POS for retail environments (convenience, QSR, big-box, or similar).
• Strong understanding of print production standards
  , including CMYK vs. spot color, resolution, file formats, and finishing.
• High attention to detail with a track record of error-free mechanicals
  .
• Comfortable working within existing templates and brand systems.
• Able to manage multiple small projects and versions under tight timelines.
• Available for 5–20 hours per week
  , with flexibility for evenings or weekends when deadlines require.

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