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Production Designer


Company : Whisker


Location : Auburn Hills, MI


Created : 2025-11-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Description: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 assetsEnsures all creative materials align with brand standards and technical specificationsSupports the creative team with layout adjustments, versioning, and resizing of assets as neededCollaborates closely with creative teams, marketers, and vendors to deliver accurate, on-time materialsConducts QA checks, troubleshoots design issues, and prepares files for various outputsManages multiple projects, files, and versions simultaneously, balancing deadlines and attention to detailMaintains organized file systems and documentation for efficient workflowsWill perform additional responsibilities when requiredRequirements:What You’ll Bring:BA/BS in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field, and / or equivalent years of experience5-10+ years of experience as a production designer, graphic designer, or in a related design/production roleProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and knowledge of digital/print production processesStrong eye for detail, accuracy, typography, and layout designAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlinesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsKnowledge of prepress, file setup, and vendor communicationMaintains confidentiality of proprietary informationAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleaguesComfortable 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 insurancePaid parental leaveWhisker Parents Program1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoptionPet Insurance Discount401K matchFlexible spending accountsCompany-paid short-term disability and life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous paid time off14 Paid HolidaysTop of the line equipmentPet-friendly officeWhisker products and swagContinuing education SupportOn-site gym with PelotonReferral programStatement 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.#onsite1