Production Designer (Graphic Design)

Ashworth Awards is hiring a Production Designer for its Art Department in North Attleboro, MA. This onsite role focuses on creating compelling, technically accurate designs and production-ready artwork for custom medals, awards, and other manufactured products, while also supporting Sales and Marketing with graphics, digital content, and product imagery.

In this position, you will translate customer concepts and approved designs into files that production teams can manufacture accurately. You will also adjust artwork for processes such as die-casting, stamping, laser engraving, and printing, then review and revise deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and manufacturability.

What you’ll do

• Create and edit production-ready artwork for medals, awards, and other manufactured products.
• Prepare organized, layered design files for manufacturing.
• Convert customer concepts and approved designs into accurate, production-ready artwork.
• Adjust designs for die-casting, stamping, laser engraving, and printing.
• Review and revise files to confirm quality, accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to build and edit artwork and graphics.
• Create marketing materials and digital content for Sales and Marketing.
• Photograph and edit products, including images and GIFs for advertising.
• Maintain organized design files and digital assets.
• Work with Sales to bring customer designs to life.
• Partner with Production to resolve design challenges and prepare files for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Marketing to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate design requirements and recommend improvements.
• Stay current on design software, technology, and production methods.

What you bring

• At least 2 years of professional graphic design experience involving physical products, manufacturing, or production-ready artwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Experience creating and editing layered design files for manufactured products.
• Full proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of vector artwork, layers, and production file preparation.
• Ability to translate digital designs into manufacturable products.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
• Ability to work onsite in an office and manufacturing environment.

Tools

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop

Compensation and benefits

• $20 to $22 per hour (based on experience)
• Bonus opportunity
• Incentive opportunities
• Medical Insurance: 60% single / 46% family employer-paid
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid
• Vision Insurance: 100% employer-paid
• Dental Insurance
• Higher-Tier Vision Insurance
• 401k with 401k matching
• 401k financial advising
• Financial wellness program

How to apply

Submit your resume along with a brief note describing your experience with HR systems, file management, and process automation.