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Production Designer (Independent Contractor)

Production Designer (Independent Contractor)

Ten Gun Design

Edmonds, WA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 25 days ago

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Job description

Salary: $75-$85/hr

Ten Gun is seeking a Production Designer contractor who is detail oriented, and skilled at adapting a design concept into accurate production-ready assets across channels while adhering to brand guidelines and maintaining critical project deadlines.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the creative process by bringing concepts to life at scale through precise file preparation, versioning, and technical accuracy.
  • Transform approved creative into scalable, production-ready assets across print and digital channels through precise file preparation, versioning, and adaptation.
  • Ensure technical accuracy and quality by managing specifications, color profiles, typography, accessibility requirements, and output standards.
  • Maintain brand consistency across deliverables and raise the overall quality of work through thoughtful execution and attention to detail.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners throughout the production process to interpret feedback, implement revisions, and release final files.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, self-prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and production milestones.
  • Present work clearly and confidently to peers and partners, communicating rationale behind design decisions and technical approaches.
  • Follow established workflows and quality assurance practices while identifying opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and team efficiencies.
  • Share knowledge, tools, and best practices to support team development and consistent production standards.
  • Stay current on design tools, technologies, and production trends to ensure deliverables remain modern and competitive.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong systems thinking to ensure design consistency, precision, technical knowledge, and alignment across deliverables.
  • Strong attention to detail, file setup, color management, spec accuracy, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to perform under tight deadline pressure.
  • Ability to respond and rapidly adapt to changing business needs.
  • Professional-level competency with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Great attitude that positively influences those around you.


EEO & DEI:

TGD is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. TGD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. TGD conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.


The company reservesthe right to modify or change benefits programs at anytime, with or without notice.