Freelance Production Designer – Part-Time

AKQA

. Prepare and manage print-ready files across print, large-format, and out-of-home deliverables .

Posted 10/16/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,600 - $3,000 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing print-ready files and managing color accuracy across various print formats, including large-format and out-of-home applications. Proficient in coordinating with vendors and maintaining organized file systems while supporting creative teams throughout the production lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Print-Ready File PreparationOut-Of-Home Production SpecificationsColor Management (CMYK, Pantone, Spot Colors)Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)Vendor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Print-Ready File PreparationOut-Of-Home Production SpecificationsColor Management (CMYK, Pantone, Spot Colors)Attention to TypographyLayout Accuracy

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationConstructive CollaborationResponsiveness to FeedbackAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteInDesignIllustratorPhotoshop

Industry Keywords

Large-Format PrintingBillboard ProductionTransit AdvertisingPrint Production LifecycleFile Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and manage print-ready files across print, large-format, and out-of-home deliverables
Produce accurate, production-ready mechanicals from existing design concepts and brand guidelines
Apply billboard, transit, and large-format production specifications
Manage CMYK, Pantone, and spot color considerations
Coordinate with print vendors and production partners to deliver files correctly and on time
Maintain organized, clearly labeled file systems and documentation
Support creative and design teams from initial file setup through final delivery
Collaborate with designers, art directors, and account managers in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience preparing print-ready files across print, large-format, and out-of-home applications
Fluency in out-of-home production requirements, including billboard, transit, and large-format specifications, bleed, resolution, and vendor submission standards
Accurate color management across print workflows, including CMYK, Pantone, and spot colors
Experience coordinating with print vendors and production partners
Deep production craft and attention to typography, color, spacing, and layout accuracy
Significant out-of-home production experience and broader print expertise
Fluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Highly organized approach to file management
Understanding of the full print production lifecycle
Clear communication, constructive collaboration, responsiveness to feedback, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple deliverables with shifting timelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Part-time schedule of 20 hours/week
Equal opportunity employment
Accommodations or flexibility available for discussion with the hiring team