Poduction Artist

The Ridge crafts products made to last a lifetime through with simple, functional designs ready for anything and everything. Our materials are chosen with care and a thoughtful connection to the insights of our growing community - setting our North star as we strive to improve everyday. Together we can do more with less.

Ridge started with The Ridge Wallet as a Kickstarter project in 2013 and is now in the hands and pockets of over 3 million people worldwide! We currently operate around the globe selling in the US, Canada, the UK, EU, and Australia on Shopify and through other channels such as Amazon and Wholesalers. We have also expanded and continue to expand our product catalog to include KeyCases, Bolt Action Pens, Knives, Rings, Watches and we have plenty more in the works!

We are looking for people interested in positions with tremendous growth potential, but which come with high expectations of work rate and quality of work. We are a fully remote company and utilize that to find the best talent around the world to join our team. Since we are a remote-first company, we always do our best to be accommodating to a healthy work/life balance.

The Role

Apply here: https://tally.so/r/nPzGyx

Responsibilities

• Design & Production:
• Create, refine, and deliver a wide range of digital assets for various departments, including marketing, product, and communications.
• Develop assets for websites, social media advertisements, email marketing, and SMS campaigns, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
• Work on a variety of projects, ranging from quick-turn tasks to larger, more complex design initiatives.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Collaborate with the Creative Team to develop and execute visual concepts.
• Assist in organizing the Creative Team's Google Drive and contribute to the management of the upcoming Digital Asset Management (DAM) System.
• Use Notion for task tracking, SOP building, and internal documentation, ensuring all tasks are organized and completed on time.
• Attention to Detail:
• Maintain the highest attention to detail in all work, ensuring that all content is visually appealing, accurate, and on-brand.
• Follow instructions meticulously and ensure all designs adhere to established brand guidelines.
• Project & Time Management:
• Manage multiple projects throughout the week, balancing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Utilize Milanote to create and manage mood boards, ensuring that all visual concepts are well-organized and aligned with project goals.
  
  

Ideal Profile

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in using Figma to build and manage mood boards, facilitating the creative process.
• Proficiency in Notion for project management, task organization, collaboration, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Slack for effective communication, collaboration, and team coordination, including channel management, file sharing, and real-time messaging.
• Proficiency in GSuite for productivity, document management, and collaboration, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Familiarity with Loom for creating and sharing video content, including screen recordings, tutorials, and presentations, to enhance communication and training within teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) for creating and editing visual content.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for detail, ensuring all designs are polished and consistent.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to changing project requirements and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Teamwork: A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  
  

Problem-Solving

Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot design and production issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Production Artist or in a similar role, with a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in digital design and production.
• A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred, but not required if equivalent experience can be demonstrated.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong understanding of design principles and production processes.
• Familiarity with emerging design trends, tools, and best practices.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to make a positive impact