Production Design Intern (Part-Time)
Role SummaryWe are seeking a highly detail-oriented College Intern for a part-time, technical role focused on packaging production and image correction. This position offers 15–20 hours per week (Mon - Fri) with a highly flexible schedule designed to accommodate your class or school commitments.
Your primary responsibility is to take existing brand designs and meticulously prepare them for production by applying UPC barcodes, item numbers, regulatory text, and formatting layout die lines. You will also perform routine photo manipulation and image correction on photography assets. While creative design is not required for daily tasks, strong performance and accuracy can open doors to creative opportunities down the road.
Candidates must submit portfolios to be considered for this position
Location: In-Office; Bowling Green, KY | Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt | Pay: $15.00/hour
Responsibilities
- Packaging Production: Apply UPC barcodes, SKU/item numbers, ingredient lists, and warning labels onto established packaging templates and die lines.
- Image Correction: Perform non-destructive photo editing, color balancing, masking, background removal, and minor retouching on photography assets.
- File Preparation: Format and organize layout files to ensure they meet technical print specifications (bleed lines, safety zones, and link management).
- Asset Organization: Maintain a clean and consistent digital filing system for all product variations and images.
- Working efficiently and flexibly to meet tight print and production deadlines.
- Effectively copes with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on but is excellent with follow-through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Other duties and projects assigned.
Experience, Knowledge & Skill Requirements
- Adobe Illustrator Proficiency: Must understand how to manipulate paths, organize layers, and place text/vectors accurately onto packaging die lines.
- Adobe Photoshop Proficiency: Must understand non-destructive photo editing, clipping masks, adjustment layers, and color correction.
- Adobe InDesign Literacy: Basic proficiency in layout formatting, link management, and text styling.
- Extreme Attention to Detail: Absolute accuracy when handling alphanumeric codes (UPCs, SKUs) and strict adherence to formatting guidelines.
- Reliability: Ability to manage your flexible hours effectively and communicate layout progress clearly.
- Comfortable working within Google Apps.
- Comfortable in a deadline-driven department.
- A highly effective communicator and collaborator.
- Highly detail-oriented and discerning.
- Able to take direction and prioritize tasks.
- Must have Continuous Improvement and Team Player mindset.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit and work on a computer for duration of shift in a cubicle environment.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
About Us:
Lifeguard Press is an internationally known provider of licensed, high profile designer gifts, stationery, and accessories, reaching a global customer base through multiple channels including major brand collaborations; direct retail consumer sales (.com), independent/specialty gift stores and major department stores. Encouraging servant leadership in our day-to-day interactions reflects the core values necessary to support our employees, factories, vendors, collaborators, licensors, and customers across the globe and is essential in our mission to serve each other and our communities well.
EEOC Statement:
Lifeguard Press is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Experience:
- Adobe InDesign: 2 years (Required)
- Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Required)
- Adobe Photoshop: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Required)
Work Location: In person
