Propelis is hiring an Intermediate Adaptive Designer to join our collaborative studio. In this role, you’ll support the team in fulfilling client briefs by delivering creative solutions and high-quality production artwork. You will be responsible for design adaptations, line extensions, and secondary panel layouts, ensuring all work maintains brand continuity across formats and languages.
What You'll Do
- Support agency business objectives, quality standards, and company policies.
- Interpret concepts and brand guidelines into final artwork execution.
- Ensure the accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high-quality artwork using industry-standard software and print techniques.
- Learn and execute artwork for legal and regulatory compliance through training.
- Maintain open dialogue with team members to keep them informed throughout project lifecycles.
- Prioritize workload, proactively seek answers, and meet assigned deadlines.
- Utilize strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Build effective internal partnerships and collaborate with Marks/SGS teams.
- Perform other duties as needed to meet client requirements.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in a design production role.
- College or University diploma in graphics design.
- Strong understanding of the print process.
- Knowledge of multiple aspects of print production techniques.
- Willingness and flexibility to accept direction.
- Openness to a flexible work schedule.
- Proficiency using Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (strong knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Keynote).
Nice to Have
- Ability to work in a dynamic, speed-to-market focused team environment.
- Strong knowledge of packaging requirements (dieline, rollovers, type height/weight, safety zones).
- Knowledge of print processes, finishes, and separations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Creative and innovative thinking.
- Insightful relationship building and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment with resiliency.
- A collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Compassion, honesty, and the ability to develop trust with internal teams and clients.
- A sense of humor.
- Passion for the job.
Technical Stack
- Mac OS
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint or Keynote
Team & Environment
You will work under the Senior Designer and report to the Studio Manager and/or Senior Adaptive Designer.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $50 - $55 USD hourly
- Health care plans with prescription drug coverage
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account
- Short/long term disability
- 401(k) Savings Plan
Work Mode
This position works in a local-country mode and is open to candidates in U.S. geographic markets.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
