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SpeedPro Greater San Diego is a fast growing large format print and visual branding studio. We design and produce everything from vehicle wraps and wall murals to signage and trade show displays for businesses, brands, and events throughout Southern California and beyond.Our team is small, hands on, and quality driven, and we take pride in turning creative ideas into real world installations.We’re currently looking for a Print Production/graphic designer who can step into real projects and contribute right away. This is not an entry level design role or a screen only position. We’re looking for someone who understands both the creative and technical sides of print production and is comfortable supporting real shop workflow when needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Solid understanding of print production, preflight, and file setup for large format printing
- Ability to prepare customer artwork accurately for production
- Experience reviewing and preparing proofs and catching issues before printing
- Comfortable working with printers, laminators, CNC equipment, and production tools
- Reliable, detail oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to help with hands on production, finishing, simple installations.
- Experience in a print shop, sign shop, wrap shop, or production environment strongly preferred
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing customer supplied files for print production
- Creating, adjusting, and setting up artwork for production
- Checking files for sizing, bleed, resolution, and accuracy
- Creating and reviewing proofs before production
- Supporting print production and finishing workflow
- Helping keep jobs organized and moving efficiently through the shop
What We Offer
- A creative, supportive, and collaborative work environment
- Real growth opportunities as the company expands
- Flexible scheduling and overtime pay when applicable
- Paid holidays
Pay $19–28/hour depending on experience.
If you have real print production experience and enjoy working in a creative, production-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Three or more years of experience in production design, art direction, or a related field
- Strong portfolio demonstrating work across print, digital, or motion projects
- Experience collaborating with creative directors, copywriters, and project managers
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight production deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or a related discipline
Tips for Your Production Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each sector
A portfolio built for a film production designer hire looks very different from one for a consumer brand or tech company. Lead with your most relevant work for the specific industry you're targeting, and cut anything that muddies the focus.
Show process, not just final deliverables
Hiring teams for production designer roles want to see how you move from concept to execution. Include annotated mood boards, rough sketches, and revision notes alongside finished assets so reviewers understand your decision-making, not just your output.
Name your tools explicitly on your resume
Production designer job listings screen heavily for specific software. List every tool you use by its exact name, including Adobe Creative Suite applications individually, Cinema 4D, Figma, or any set-design or previs software, so automated screening doesn't filter you out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a leave-behind for in-person interviews
Many production designer interviews include a physical or digital presentation. Bring a printed or PDF version of your portfolio with project context written in, so interviewers can reference your work after you leave without needing to track down your website.
Negotiate rate before discussing timeline
Production designer roles often mix freelance and staff structures. Lock in your day rate or salary expectation before you agree to a start date or project scope, since scope tends to expand once a timeline is set and renegotiating mid-project is harder.
Production Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production designers?
The most active employers for production designers right now are Minuteman Press, Fashionphile, and AAON, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across entertainment studios, in-house brand teams, and agencies.
How many production designer jobs are remote?
About 17% of production designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by industry and project type. Digital-first roles in brand and tech tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while film, TV, and live-event production design almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a production designer?
Most production designers start by earning a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, then build experience through junior art director or designer roles. Building a strong portfolio that shows conceptual range and production execution matters more than any single credential. Many move into the title after several years leading projects as a senior designer or art director.
How do you get hired as a production designer with little experience?
Focus on building a portfolio with real or speculative projects that demonstrate end-to-end production thinking, not just graphic skills. Freelance work for small brands, student film sets, or theater productions gives you credits you can cite. Apply for junior art director or design associate roles, which often lead directly into production designer titles as you take on more ownership.
What does the production designer interview process look like?
Most production designer interviews start with a portfolio review, where you walk through past projects and explain your creative process and decisions. A second round often includes a brief or take-home design challenge. Final rounds typically involve meeting cross-functional partners such as a creative director, marketing lead, or producer to assess how you collaborate and communicate under real project constraints.
Where can I find and apply to production designer jobs?
You can find and apply to production designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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