Production Designer

OverviewFwd is a full-service strategic marketing agency delivering meaningful and measurable results in the health and non-profit sectors. Working with the most forward-thinking people and brands, our commitment to innovation, excellence, and empathy drives us and our work forward.
We pride ourselves on being our clients' most trusted strategic partner-always staying well ahead of the curve, leveraging our expertise and foresight to better navigate change and seize opportunity.

As a Production Designer, you will combine creativity and technical skills to produce expertly crafted work. You'll create and manage a diverse range of deliverables such as case studies, presentations, marketing collateral, and other visual materials that strategically represent our clients' brands. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that all visual concepts are not only aligned with client objectives but also executed with precision and consistency. Your contributions will be essential in delivering polished and impactful visual solutions that enhance our clients' brand narratives and help them achieve their business goals.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring clients' brands to life across diverse media and platforms. Drive production of design assets with a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards and specifications.
• Design, modify, and resize assets for social, paid advertising, web, email campaigns, presentations, events, websites, print, and more.
• Work with stakeholders to interpret and transform information into clear and compelling charts, graphs, icons, graphics, etc to convey information in an easily digestible format.
• Develop and maintain tools and templates to ensure design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all touch points.
• Build visually engaging and on-brand presentations (Google Slides, PowerPoint, Keynote) that communicate complex business concepts clearly and effectively.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our design and production processes and stay ahead of emerging trends in presentation design.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project goals, clarify design requirements, deliver effective solutions and assets that exceed expectations
• Perform thorough quality assurance assessments on designs to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and compliance with brand guidelines and specifications before final delivery.
• Ensure all project and design files are consistently organized and adhere to the agency's naming conventions. Maintain proper version control to streamline collaboration and ensure easy file retrieval for team members.
• Provide support to teammates across projects throughout each phase while having a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, ensuring project teams are always supported.

What You'll Bring

• You have 6+ years of production design experience, preferably within a creative agency.
• You possess a passion for design excellence, coupled with a deep understanding of digital and print production processes. Your keen attention to detail ensures that existing design systems are meticulously executed across all platforms and mediums.
• You're proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Slides, Keynote, and PowerPoint.
• You have a strong portfolio that demonstrates the ability to execute on a wide range of design projects.
• You're a self-starter who can work independently, thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, and effectively meet deadlines.
• You have concise written and verbal communication skills
• You are passionate about growth, and are excited about continuously expanding your skillsets and contributing to new types of projects.
• You are positive, collaborative, adaptable, and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Interviewing at FWD People

We believe in transparency and respect for your time. Our hiring process is designed to be open, fair, and as straightforward as possible, giving you a clear picture of what to expect while also giving us a chance to get to know you. Here's how it works:

Initial Conversation: A friendly chat to learn about your background, goals, and what excites you about this opportunity (and in general).

In-Depth Interview: A deeper discussion about your skills, experiences, and how you envision contributing to our team.

Take-Home Task: A real-world assignment (designed to take no more than 2-3 hours) that allows you to demonstrate your abilities in a practical way.

Final Interview: An onsite conversation with some additional folks on our team and leadership to explore how your unique talents align with our mission and values.

We know that interviewing can sometimes feel overwhelming, which is why we're committed to keeping the process clear and communicative every step of the way. We're excited to learn more about you and appreciate you taking the time to get to know us!

Working at FWD

We are a senior team that champions integrity, adaptability, excellence, and growth. Here, you'll collaborate with solution-focused colleagues to advance both our clients and our teams.

Our office is located in Brooklyn Heights, and we offer a flexible hybrid work schedule. We value in-person collaboration and connection but also understand the importance of offering the flexibility to work from home.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome differences in race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and more. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities and fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.

Benefits & Comp

At FWD, we believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. We offer excellent benefits, including 25 days off per year +16 paid holidays, matching 401(k), medical, dental & vision, paid maternity & paternity leave, home office setup, yearly team retreats, and a comprehensive professional development program including executive coaching and a yearly professional development stipend. As we continue to grow, we enhance our benefits package to meet the needs of our team.

The salary range for this role starts at $100,000, with a preference for contract-to-permanent candidates to ensure a mutual fit. The expectation will be to convert to full-time after 3-months. This role is based in NYC (Brooklyn) with a flexible hybrid work schedule.