Senior Production Designer

Company: Takeya USA | Takeya & ThermoFlask

Department: Creative / Product Design

Employment Type: Temporary, 40 hours per week

Compensation: $63.00 per hour

Location: Costa Mesa/ Hybrid

Duration: 17 weeks

About the Role: Takeya USA is seeking an experienced Senior Production Designer to support our Takeya and ThermoFlask brands during a temporary maternity leave coverage period. This hands-on role is responsible for executing high-quality, production-ready creative assets across packaging, product graphics, retail displays, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and technically proficient, with the ability to independently manage multiple projects from development through final production. With a limited transition period, we're looking for a proactive, experienced designer who can quickly learn existing processes, take ownership of deliverables, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities: Packaging & Production Design Develop and update production-ready packaging artwork, including retail boxes, bellybands, product inserts, labels, and care/use guides. Manage packaging revisions, including product specifications, regulatory copy, UPC/ITF barcodes, and other technical details. Create packaging mockups and prepare accurate, print-ready files for vendors and manufacturing partners. Product Graphics & Visualization Create and maintain product specification sheets, including color, logo placement, and component information. Develop and refine product imagery, renderings, and mockups for packaging, presentations, and sales materials. Retouch and composite product and lifestyle photography using Adobe Photoshop. Retail, Marketing & Digital Assets Develop graphics and production assets for retail displays, endcaps, point-of-purchase materials, and retailer-specific programs. Support Sales and Marketing with advertising graphics, promotional materials, and other creative requests. Prepare, resize, upload, and organize product imagery within Salsify and other digital asset libraries. Project Management & Collaboration Independently manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Collaborate with Product Design, Sales, Marketing, and external vendors to ensure timely, consistent execution. Maintain organized working files and ensure all deliverables align with established brand standards.

Qualifications: Required 5+ years of experience in production design, packaging design, or graphic design, preferably within consumer products or retail. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Strong understanding of packaging production, print processes, prepress, and file preparation. Experience working with product specifications, packaging mechanicals, and barcode artwork. Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management. Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and take ownership of projects with minimal oversight. Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. Preferred Experience with KeyShot or similar 3D rendering software. Familiarity with Salsify or other digital asset management systems. Experience with Costco or other major retail packaging and display programs. Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners.

What We're Looking For: We're looking for a resourceful, dependable designer who takes pride in the details and understands the importance of excellent production execution. Someone who can confidently step into an established creative workflow, solve problems independently, and keep projects moving while maintaining the quality and consistency of our brands.