Production Design Manager
Job Location:
Coimbatore - India
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Job Summary
Avantor is looking for Production Design Manager leads the execution optimization and evolution of production design services across print and digital channels ensuring the delivery of high-quality brand-consistent creative assets that support organizationalobjectives. This role combines production design leadership with creative operations management overseeing a team of production designers while driving workflow efficiency quality control asset governance and process innovation.
Responsible for managing complex production initiatives from concept through final delivery the Production Design Manager partners closely with Creative Marketing Digital IT and Project Management teams to develop scalable solutions that improve speed accuracy and consistency across all deliverables. The role serves as a key steward of brand integrity production standards template development digital asset management and automated publishing systems.
As a leader within the creative organization this position champions continuous improvement through emerging technologies automation and AI-enabled solutions. The Production Design Manager provides strategic direction technicalexpertise and team development while ensuring resources are effectivelymanagedand projects are delivered on time within scope and to the satisfaction of internal stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Team Development:
Lead and mentor the production design team fostering professional growth technicalexpertise and high-quality execution.
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and provide coaching feedback and development opportunities to support career progression.
Provide technical guidance and design direction to ensure creative solutions meet projectobjectives production specifications and brand standards.
Support the Art Director by providing recommendations on project approaches timelines resource needs and budget considerations.
Supervise and provide oversight for production-focused direct reports ensuring adherence toestablishedprocesses quality standards and service-level expectations.
Production Management & Quality Control:
Oversee the delivery of production-ready artwork across print and digital channels ensuring accuracy quality and adherence to timelines.
Establish andmaintainquality control processes including pre-flight reviews proofing and final file verification.
Monitor production quality metrics-implement corrective actionsprocess improvements to reduce errorsand prevent recurrence.
Execute revise and update design deliverables as needed to support project demands.
Support photo retouching image optimization and large-scale asset cleanup initiatives to maintain quality and consistency across marketing materials.
Resource & Workflow Management:
Manage team workload and resource allocation in partnership with the Art Director and PMO to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget when applicable.
Own and manage the Low Effort Queue within Workfront ensuring efficient prioritization assignment and completion of production requests.
Drive continuous improvement of workflows production processes asset management and operational efficiencies.
Develop communicate and implement processes procedures and best practices that support the creative teams service offerings and production standards.
Research and introducenew technologies automation solutions and AI-driven capabilities that improve productivity scalability and production efficiency.
Serve as an AI champion for the creative organizationidentifyingopportunities toleverageemerging technologies to enhance workflows quality and team effectiveness.
Brand & Asset Governance:
Ensure all production outputmaintainsbrand integrity andcomplies withestablished brand standards vendor requirements and print and digital best practices.
Oversee the maintenance and organization of the Marketing Digital Asset Management (DAM) system ensuring finalized assets areproperly stored tagged and accessible.
Support DAM governance through asset uploads metadata profiling taxonomy management and content lifecycle best practices.
Manage master template libraries and production assets to support consistency efficiency and scalability.
Digital Production & Template Development:
Lead the development and governance of digital design templates within Adobe XD Adobe Express PowerPoint and related platforms.
Develop andmaintaincommercial-ready Adobe Express templates and scalable PowerPoint templates that enable brand consistency and self-service content creation.
Partner closely with the Digitalproduction team to create efficient workflows from concept through developer handoff.
Deliver scalable reusable templates that streamline implementation and reduce manual production effort.
Serve as the primary production design liaison with digital teams to ensure alignment on standards processes and deliverables.
Publishing Automation & Systems Integration:
Lead the implementation optimization and ongoing management ofPriint:Suitewithin Adobe InDesign to support automated publishing workflows.
IntegratePriint:Suitewith PIM DAM CMS ERP and other data sources to improve data accuracy and streamline content production.
Design andmaintainautomated templates that support database-driven publishing and self-service content creation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative Marketing IT and external stakeholders to align systems workflows and production requirements.
Provide training support and best-practice guidance for designers utilizingPriint:Suiteand related automation tools.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design orassociates degree in graphic designor related field
8 years working experience in marketing design and layout experience (Corporate experience preferred)
In-house agency experience and/or external agency experience desired
Must have English C2proficiencyverbal and written.
Expert knowledge ofAdobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign etc.) is essential.The ability to leverage advanced features of these tools is necessary for producing high-quality designs efficiently.
UI/UX design and prototyping in Adobe XD
Adobe Firefly skillsisa bonus
Familiar with PIM DAM CMS and ERP systems
Familiarity with Adobe Workfront Frame.IO or comparable systems is preferable
Experience inutilizingAI tools within the creative process to enhance design efficiency and innovation.
Fantastic interpersonal skills
3 YearsLeadership skills; experience leading teams and mentoring creative talent
A keen eye for visual details
Background in Healthcare or Biopharmaceutical Industry
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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