Production Designer

Production Designer – Full time

Buttonsmith, Inc., Redmond, WA

We are looking for a production designer who is excited to grow our production team and be an integral part of designing and manufacturing products everyday. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build and produce products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.

We are looking to hire a Production Designer to join our team. As a member of the Buttonsmith Production team, you will help make what you design! In this hands-on position, your responsibilities will include:

• Graphic design and layout of products such as business cards, signs, banners and buttons
• Copy editing and printing customer orders for personalized products
• Operation of equipment such as digital printing presses, die-cutters, heat-presses, industrial sewing machines
• Packaging and preparing finished products for shipping
• Using order management and related software

The right candidate will:

• Be motivated able to work in an environment that emphasizes fast execution, often with shifting priorities
• Have outstanding communication and problem-solving skills
• Be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic and a “can-do” spirit
• Have a strong attention to detail and focus on product quality safety
• Have impeccable English grammar and punctuation
• Have a continuous improvement mindset

Requirements

Job-Specific Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of practical, hands-on graphic design and layout experience
• Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Project management experience
• Prior experience in printing and/or manufacturing operations is preferred
• Copy-editing experience is a plus
• Ability to read/speak Spanish fluently would be a plus
• High School diploma or equivalent is required; college degree is strongly preferred

General Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able to operate equipment, performing repetitive operations, often while standing, up to 8 hours per day
• Able to lift 55 pounds and to maneuver in tight awkward spaces
• Available to work overtime as required to meet surges in customer demand

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan

Buttonsmith Inc. is a union employer, and all production employees are members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, AFL-CIO, District Council 5.