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NJI is a wildly creative and strategically disciplined agency with offices in London, Washington, D.C., and Singapore. We consider ourselves a community of tastemakers and firestarters who always strive to go beyond the status quo.
Diversity Commitment.
Authenticity is the foundation of boundless creativity. Rooted in diverse life experience, our team goes beyond the status quo through our work and culture every day. We are committed to sustaining and improving NJI's inclusive workplace by actively expanding the diversity of our team. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please contact info@njimedia.com.
The Job.
We’re looking for an experienced freelance production designer to join our bench—a detail-oriented professional ready to contribute to our international team of designers across three continents. At NJI, our creative team tackles complex challenges in public affairs, big tech, and nonprofits, harnessing creativity to shape perceptions and drive conversations.As a production designer, your role will be crucial in ensuring the highest standards of visual consistency and quality across client presentations, marketing materials, HTML5 ads, and more.
The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a production-focused environment, and is proficient across the Adobe Suite. This position is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of experience in an agency setting, looking to bring their production expertise to impactful projects.While this job is fully remote, EST time zone is required.
What You Will Do.
- Build out design materials across diverse formats, including reports, OOH advertisements, events, presentations, social media, paid ads, web, and more.
- Work independently and adapt effectively to time zone differences with the core team.
- Uphold high standards of process and production technique, enhancing the overall quality of our work.
- Collaborate closely with designers and creative directors to execute concepts aligned with established client brand systems.
- Ensure consistency in fonts, text placement, photo treatments, and overall visual quality.
- Create accurate versions of digital banners, print ads, and other materials, rigorously adhering to brand guidelines.
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail, catching edits and inconsistencies across all client materials.
- Support display ad production, leveraging HTML, scripting languages, and relevant software for seamless execution.
- Prepare final files for digital and print production, ensuring they meet technical specifications.
- Apply a deep understanding of production tools, systems, and processes to optimize workflow and output.
- Stay current on production standards and technology to enhance user experience and align with organizational goals.
What We are Looking For.
- 2-3+ Years of Production Design Experience in an Agency: You have a strong foundation in production design, ideally within a fast-paced agency setting.
- Impressive Portfolio: Your portfolio showcases precision, attention to detail, and fluency across the Adobe Suite. Applications without a portfolio link or attachment will not be considered.
- Growth-Oriented: You approach challenges as opportunities to improve. At NJI, we’re growing globally and seek a partner ready to evolve and contribute to that growth.
- Adaptable Skill Set: You’re skilled at pivoting techniques and balancing efficiency with quality in production design.
- Creative Support: You excel at executing established designs with precision, collaborating with designers and stakeholders to bring concepts to life while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Keen Listener: You understand client and team needs, offering sound guidance and solutions that uphold best practices and production standards.
- Process-Driven: Experienced in managing and refining multi-phase projects, you know how to streamline production workflows from setup to final delivery, ensuring accuracy and quality control at every stage.
Cover Letter.
We think of cover letters more in the old-fashioned pen pal sense. So, keep the job summary and skills list in your resume, and write something that personally expresses who you are and what draws you to NJI and this role.
