Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Industrial Color
Job overview
The Production Designer role at Industrial Color is a freelance, production-heavy position focused on creating brand-aligned design assets for beauty and cosmetics across POS, print, and digital platforms.
Responsibilities and impact
The designer will execute precise production tasks, design for multiple platforms including point-of-sale, print, and digital, support visual storytelling for makeup and skincare brands, and maintain brand consistency within established guidelines.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have experience in the beauty or cosmetics industry with a portfolio reflecting category aesthetics, packaging, and in-store presentation, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, strong production skills, and attention to detail.
Work environment and culture
The role involves working on-site three days a week in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive creative team environment focused on beauty and retail.
Company information
Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a creative production company with over 30 years of innovation, serving top brands like L'Oreal, Nike, and Estee Lauder, with offices in New York and Los Angeles.
Job location and travel
The position is based in El Segundo, California, requiring in-office presence three days per week.
Application process
Applicants should submit their portfolio and availability when applying.
Unique job features
This freelance role emphasizes production-heavy design work specifically tailored to the beauty and cosmetics industry, requiring specialized knowledge of beauty branding and visual merchandising.
Company overview
Industrial Color is a leading provider of creative production and post-production services, specializing in photography, video, and digital content creation. They generate revenue through a diverse portfolio of services, including high-end retouching, CGI, video production, and digital asset management, catering to top-tier brands and agencies. Founded in 1991, the company has evolved with technological advancements, establishing itself as a pioneer in digital media solutions. Their innovative approach and commitment to quality have made them a trusted partner in the creative industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your experience in beauty and cosmetics design, showcasing a portfolio that highlights your work with makeup and skincare brands to demonstrate your understanding of category aesthetics and brand standards.
Highlight your production-heavy design skills, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and your ability to prepare files for print and digital platforms under tight deadlines.
Apply through multiple channels including Industrial Color's corporate website and LinkedIn job postings to maximize your application visibility and ensure you reach the hiring team effectively.
Connect with current employees or creative team members at Industrial Color on LinkedIn, especially those in the beauty/retail division, using ice breakers like complimenting recent campaigns they've worked on or asking about the company culture and expectations for the Production Designer role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'production-heavy design,' 'beauty branding,' 'POS design,' 'Adobe Creative Cloud,' and 'file preparation for print and digital' to pass initial screenings.
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