Digital Production Designer

Who We Are
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Job Title:
Digital Production Designer

Job Summary:
We are looking for a dedicated Digital Production Designer with strong Figma skills to support the team. This role is paramount during our AEM site transition, focusing on the precise preparation and management of digital assets and layouts. You will act as a vital link between our design and development teams, ensuring a seamless flow from established Figma designs to web-ready implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Asset Preparation & Export: Efficiently export and prepare a wide range of digital assets (images, icons, graphics, etc.) from established Figma layouts, ensuring they meet technical specifications and optimization requirements for web implementation.
• Figma Design System Application: Apply a basic yet solid understanding of Figma's design system principles, including Auto Layout, Components, and Variables, to maintain consistency, scalability, and efficiency in production workflows.
• Developer Collaboration & Handoff: Work closely with the development team to facilitate smooth handoffs of assets and layouts. Address production-related queries, provide necessary updates, and ensure all deliverables are ready for integration into the AEM platform.
• Layout Refinement: Execute minor layout adjustments and tweaks within Figma, primarily focusing on ensuring responsiveness and optimal display across various devices and screen sizes for existing modules and components.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough checks of exported assets and prepared layouts to ensure accuracy, adherence to brand guidelines, and readiness for development, minimizing rework.
• Documentation: Assist in documenting asset specifications and production best practices to streamline future workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in a digital production, web production, or similar role, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Figma, with a demonstrated basic understanding and practical application of its design system features (Auto Layout, Components, Variables).
• Experience with digital asset preparation, optimization, and management for web environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between design and development teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive brands or large-scale consumer websites.
• Basic understanding of front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS) to facilitate better communication and handoffs with developers.
• A portfolio demonstrating digital asset preparation, Figma proficiency, and attention to detail.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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