Production Designer

Description :

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At Whisker, we’re on a mission to make life with your pets endlessly better. As the makers of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com, we’re leading the pack in pet tech and pet accessories—creating smarter, cleaner, and more thoughtful solutions for pet parents everywhere.

We believe pet care should keep up with the way people actually live. Whether it’s automating litter box chores, unlocking more intelligent insights into your cat’s routine, or helping pets develop more routine eating habits, we’re here to revolutionize what is possible for your life with pets.

We work onsite 4+ days a week, with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.

At Whisker, we know life with pets is already pretty great, but we’re here to make it even better.

What You’ll Do :

The Production Designer will transform creative concepts into production-ready materials, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency, and high-quality execution across multiple platforms. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on precision, collaboration, and balancing creativity with technical expertise. You’ll play a key role in bringing ideas to life for a forward-thinking pet-tech company, crafting engaging visuals that connect pet parents to smarter, happier living. Every project offers the chance to elevate Whisker’s storytelling and make an impact on how people experience our products. If you love great design, meticulous detail, and the idea of creating work that improves life for pets and their people, this is the role for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Translates design concepts into production-ready files for print, digital, and environmental assets

Ensures all creative materials align with brand standards and technical specifications

Supports the creative team with layout adjustments, versioning, and resizing of assets as needed

Collaborates closely with creative teams, marketers, and vendors to deliver accurate, on-time materials

Conducts QA checks, troubleshoots design issues, and prepares files for various outputs

Manages multiple projects, files, and versions simultaneously, balancing deadlines and attention to detail

Maintains organized file systems and documentation for efficient workflows

Will perform additional responsibilities when required

Requirements : What You’ll Bring :

BA / BS in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field, and / or equivalent years of experience

5-10+ years of experience as a production designer, graphic designer, or in a related design / production role

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and knowledge of digital / print production processes

Strong eye for detail, accuracy, typography, and layout design

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Knowledge of prepress, file setup, and vendor communication

Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues

Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Benefits & Purrks :

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with :

Premium Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Whisker Parents Program

1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption

Pet Insurance Discount

401K match

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off

14 Paid Holidays

Top of the line equipment

Pet-friendly office

Whisker products and swag

Continuing education Support

On-site gym with Peloton

Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity :

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.

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