Production Designer

Synchrony is continuing to build a world class creative organization committed to driving results with our retail and payments partners while also delivering leading customer experiences. Our Creative team is focused on creating and producing campaigns and content for digital channels. The Production Designer is responsible for digital creative, production and execution and will ensure the highest quality output in a timely manner. This position will focus on production needs such as interactive banners, social media, email, landing pages, etc. This role must be comfortable with a blend of digital production and print execution as well as being an out of the box thinker/conceptor. This position is remote

Essential Responsibilities:

• Utilize a keen eye for detail and with a combined knowledge of both graphics and technical skills to layout, revise, and prepare print and digital graphic assets
• Create and manipulate graphics through proficient knowledge of software including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis on Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Take a design concept and apply the style across multiple sizes and formats
• Format, review, collect and prepare creative assets for print and digital production
• Assist exhibit design team with producing exhibit proposals, collateral, conceptual, print and digital graphics
• Collaborate with the CD and PM to define design goals, expectations, tasks, and schedules
• Follow a product workflow and timeline to ensure projects progress in a timely manner
• Ability to adhere to pre-designed templates, style guides, packaging systems, and strict production guidelines
• Maintain an organized server, file systems, and adhere to consistent file naming conventions
• Meticulous review of marked-up proofs from business partners
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ensure design standards and brand guidelines are followed appropriately by using good judgment and leveraging Department Directors for council as needed
• Prepare and deliver image assets for web, email, paid marketing, blog, social, and other digital communication channels.
• Occasionally create new imagery and assets, within Synchrony's existing brand standards. Work within and advocate for the production constraints of each channel. Identify new constraints we hadn't understood before.
• Ensure industry lead by maintaining a working knowledge of current and emerging technologies. Provide input on new equipment purchases and willingness to beta test new platforms as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Digital Design, Graphic Design, HCI (Human Computer Interaction), or related field, OR in lieu of degree, a high school diploma and 4+ years of work experience in an agency environment or as an agency contractor
• 4+ years of experience in delivering high quality powerpoint design, email design, digital design, motion, interactive work in a fast paced agency and/or production environment.
• Expert knowledge of modern digital design tools: Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (Workfront is a plus)
• Proven HTML, HTML 5, CSS, and Javascript skills.
• Amenable to work from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM PHT.
• Amenable to be under a third party agency.
• • Reside within 100km proximity distance that can be traveled by land at most 4 hours from Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of all steps required in the creative development process
• Experience with Google Web Designer, Google. Studio are a plus
• Cinema 4D experience and Digital illustration skills are a plus.
• Working knowledge of design, brand development and overall creative process
• Able to manage a high volume of projects with constantly changing deadlines
• Detail oriented: Able to multi-task, prioritize, problem solve and work independently
• Excellent problem-solving, planning and organizational skills
• Team player, flexible and fast thinker, especially during critical or stressful times
• The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers and clients
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner
• You're a natural collaborator who thrives in a group environment and knows how to work well with your team.