Associate Creative Director, Production Design

$110,000 - $130,000/Yr

April Six - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate Creative Director, Production Design at April Six is responsible for overseeing production design efforts, managing a team of freelancers, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with client expectations. This role is crucial for maintaining creative standards and driving excellence in production, collaborating closely with creative directors and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all production design efforts to ensure consistency, brand alignment, and high creative quality across all deliverables.
• Partner with Creative Resource Manager to lead a network of freelance designers, illustrators, and other production staff.
• Implement a robust quality assurance process to ensure all client deliverables meet high creative standards.
• Work closely with the creative directors and cross-functional teams to develop innovative concepts and execution plans that align with client objectives and brand strategies.
• Serve as a point of contact for production-related queries, offering expert advice and managing expectations around timelines, deliverables, and creative quality.
• Stay informed of the latest trends and technologies in production design and marketing.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in production design, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing freelance creatives and/or in-house teams.
• Excellent design thinking and execution, ranging from conceptual and digital application to editorial and production execution.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of production design work across different media (print, digital, social).
• Excellent knowledge of production workflows and processes.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the range of $110,000-$130,000 based on geographic location, experience, training, education and local market conditions
• Paid time off
• 401k plan with match
• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Access to ongoing training & development