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Company Description

Hi there-at Razorfish, we're leaders in what's next. Since the dawn of the internet, we've helped brands move first through every era of transformation, defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record.

Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running (2024-2026) by Campaign US, our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate what's coming, but to help our clients actively shape the future. No matter the trend or cultural moment, delivering real business impact wouldn't be possible without our people. We bring together curious, driven, and diverse thinkers who challenge convention, push boundaries, and hold a high bar for creative excellence.

If you're motivated to work alongside top performers, push the boundaries of what's possible, and help define where technology, business, and marketing are headed next-this is the place to do it.

Join us at razorfish.com.

Job Description

Razorfish is seeking a Senior Production Designer who combines exceptional design precision with a deep understanding of modern production workflows. This role sits at the intersection of creative execution and craft excellence.You'll help bring integrated campaigns to life across digital, social, CRM, motion, experiential, and print - translating creative vision into polished, scalable, production-ready deliverables.The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and technically fluent. You know how to maintain design integrity across large-scale campaigns while navigating fast-moving timelines, evolving requirements, and high-volume asset production.This role requires someone who elevates the work through precision, consistency, and executional excellence while partnering closely with Creative Directors, Producers and internal teams across all phases of production for a large-scale global brand.

Responsibilities

   Execute and translate approved creative into polished, production-ready deliverables across digital, social, CRM, web, print, OOH and integrated campaigns    Partner with printers, production vendors and internal teams to create and prepare final files for hand-off and delivery    Ensure deliverables meet technical specifications, accessibility standards, and platform requirements    Develop templates, toolkits, and production workflows that improve consistency and efficiency    Maintain organized file structures, versioning standards, and delivery workflows across large-scale integrated campaigns    Troubleshoot production challenges and identify smart, efficient executional solutions    Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail under tight timelines    Stay current on evolving platform requirements, design tools, and production best practices    Mentor junior designers and contribute to a collaborative, craft-driven team culture

Qualifications

   5-8 years of experience in production design, integrated design, digital production, or agency creative environments    Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma    Strong understanding of both digital and print production workflows    Extensive experience creating print-ready mechanicals and preparing files for final production    Knowledge of prepress standards, including color management, bleed, resolution requirements, and print specifications    Exceptional typography, layout, composition, and detail-orientated skills    Experience adapting creative across multiple formats, aspect ratios, and platform specifications    Strong file organization and production management skills    Understanding of accessibility standards, responsive design principles, and digital best practices    Ability to balance speed, efficiency, and creative quality in fast-paced environments    Experience collaborating cross-functionally with creative, production, strategy, and development teams    Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Preferred    Experience working within integrated agency or production studio environments    Familiarity with motion design and asset preparation for animation/video, as well as OOH specifications and large-format print workflows    Experience supporting large-scale campaigns with high asset volume and rapid iteration cycles    Knowledge of AI-assisted creative production tools and workflow automation    Experience building modular systems and scalable production frameworks

Additional Information

The Power of One 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 moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible 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.

Razorfish 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.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Compensation Range: USD $81,225.00 - USD $116,655.00/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 9/1/2026.Employment Type: FULL_TIME