Production Designer

Meet Us

King Arthur Baking Company has been sharing the joy of baking since 1790. Headquartered in Norwich, Vermont, we're the ultimate baking resource, providing education, inspiration, and the highest quality products, all while fostering connections and community through baking. Our superior flours and mixes are available in supermarkets nationwide, and our direct-to-consumer business, website, and retail stores offer an even wider selection of specialty baking ingredients, mixes, gluten-free products, baking tools, and more.

We're proud to be 100% employee-owned, which means everyone who works here has a real voice and a shared stake in what we do. As a benefit corporation, we're committed to the best interests of all our stakeholders: employees, our local communities, our broader community of bakers, and our planet. Join us and help spread the joy of baking!

The Position

The Production Designer designs and produces print and digital assets while ensuring brand consistency, production readiness, and high-quality execution across all deliverables. This role manages print vendor relationships, including sourcing, negotiating quotes, overseeing production quality, and coordinating projects from concept through final production.

The Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• 401k with a company match.
• 40 paid volunteer hours a year.
• Profit sharing and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

The Location

Hybrid, combining working from home and onsite in White River Junction, VT (3 days per week). Ideal candidates will be located within 120 miles of our offices.

The Pay

$54,900 to $74,200 annual salary; commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, produce, and prepare print-ready assets for a wide variety of channels including signage, packaging, event materials, print advertising, in-store displays, and other branded collateral.
• Manage print production from concept through final delivery, including sourcing and coordinating with vendors, obtaining quotes, preparing files, reviewing proofs, and ensuring quality.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Brand Marketing, Retail, and external vendors.
• Ensure exceptional attention to detail in typography, color, and layout.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve and scale creative production workflows.
• Prepare, route, track, and maintain production files through internal review and approval workflows.

Experience and Education

• 3+ years of professional design experience in print production with a well-rounded portfolio.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and project management tools (e.g., Asana).
• Experience managing projects from start to finish, including vendor coordination.
• Solid understanding of four-color and spot-color pre-press and printing standards.
• Strong understanding of digital design best practices and user experience.
• BA/BFA in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred.

Competencies

• Creativity: Ability to think innovatively and conceptualize visually appealing designs.
• Creative Throughput & Prioritization: Comfortable operating at a high creative velocity.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with the in-house creative team.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of industry-standard software tools.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with fellow designers, marketers, and vendors.

How to Apply

There's room at our table for you. Apply today!

King Arthur Baking Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.