Print Production Graphic Designer

Specialist, Graphic Designer Position Profile

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Production Print Graphic Designer to join our team. This role focuses on designing and preparing high-quality print materials that align with brand standards and production specifications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac, follow brand guidelines provided by customers, and balance a workload of 70% production print and 30% design work-including file fixes, preflighting, templating, and occasional full design projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service and represents Ricoh professionally.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and follow-up skills.
• Develops artistic concepts into visual media.
• Designs using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver on Mac and PC platforms.
• Provides graphic consultation and support to internal and client stakeholders.
• Responsible for production art including layout for print, packaging, advertising, point-of-purchase, and digital graphics.
• Meets customer quality and design requirements.
• Designs and formats multi-page documents using style sheets and mapping.
• Stays current with industry trends, ideas, and technologies.
• Uses innovation to meet design briefs within cost, time, and client constraints.
• Adheres to legal requirements related to duplication, printing, software, and fonts.
• Follows production schedules and meets deadlines.
• Consults with clients and staff to identify graphic needs, budget constraints, and project timelines.
• Reviews proofs and collaborates with printers on production.
• Manages digital asset libraries and technologies.
• May coordinate and lead other designers.
• Creates and conceptualizes brand identities using logos, layouts, and color palettes.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Certifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Design preferred, or equivalent coursework/certification.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proven design and layout abilities.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Print production experience preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong graphic design and layout skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and output standards.
• High attention to detail.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Deadline-oriented mindset.

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Demands

• Typically works in an office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and noise levels.
• Regular internal contact with team members and external contact with clients, vendors, and the public.
• Work assignments may require developing new solutions to resolve problems.
• Physical effort may include walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Moderate dexterity required for operating tools and equipment (e.g., keyboard, calculator, hand tools).

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions.