Design & Digital Production Associate

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly

About Us

FPW Media is a full-service creative team of 40+ professionals with one focus: making the impossible possible for our clients on a daily basis. We work across industries including agriculture and timber, consumer products, healthcare, and professional services. From national campaigns to community initiatives, we build strategies, design visuals, produce films, launch websites, and deliver marketing that drives measurable results.

What motivates us goes beyond deliverables. We’re driven by helping clients achieve growth, visibility, and impact. We thrive on creative problem-solving, the energy of collaboration, and the challenge of producing work that stands out in crowded markets. Our culture is fast-paced and ambitious, yet supportive and grounded in the belief that when our people grow, our company grows too.

Job Overview

The Design & Digital Production Associate is responsible for supporting both creative design and day-to-day production needs across FPW Media’s Portland (PDX) location. This role develops and prepares visual assets for internal and client projects while also supporting the execution of physical print and production work based on department schedules and priorities. They are responsible for creating and modifying brand assets, preparing production-ready artwork, operating applicable production equipment, and assisting with finishing and other production-related tasks.

This role works closely with both the PDX Production and Project Management teams, as well as other internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established scope, timeline, and budget expectations. The Design & Digital Production Associate is expected to balance creative responsibilities with hands-on production needs, maintain brand and production quality standards, communicate project status effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in graphic design, print production, digital production, or a related creative production environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing artwork and production-ready files for print and/or digital applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and working proficiency in other Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• Experience operating print, cutting, finishing, or other production equipment preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent coursework in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Print Production, or a related field.
• Experience working within established brand standards and adapting creative assets across multiple formats and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate print and production related equipment
• Ensure material is stocked, organized, labeled and used as efficiently as possible
• Upkeep, recommend, and implement measures to improve manufacturing methods, quality and cost-effectiveness
• Audit and maintain inventories, supplies, and equipment, while maintaining organization policies
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; performing basic repairs and updates; coordinating and supporting external technicians when needed, maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment.
• Collaboration with team members and executing direction given from supervisors
• Provide design/art support for multiple projects, spanning various industries
• Maintain branding across a variety of platforms and channels including and maintaining color accuracy and all relevant brand standards.
• Brand planning through review of the greater marketplace and other available information.
• Perform design and brand-related quality control functions from both a design and QC standpoint.
• Operate within budgetary and time parameters.
• Perform successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-based environment.
• Create new brand assets in various formats for both internal Brands and Clients.
• Modify existing brand assets for use across multiple platforms/channels including production-ready files.
• Any other tasks assigned by management.

Knowledge Expectations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The expectations listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role.

• Independent Work: Ability to work independently while following established guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in production work, documentation and communication.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with team members, clients, and leadership.
• Professionalism: Represent FPW Media and client interests professionally through appearance, communication, judgment, and adaptability.
• Time Management: Organize and manage time effectively while working within strict timelines and a fast-paced production environment.
• Process Improvement: Demonstrate a willingness to identify opportunities to improve production efficiency.
• Communication Skills: Communicate clearly and professionally through both written and verbal communication.
• Multitasking and Adaptability: Manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and adapt effectively to changing schedules, priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and general proficiency across the Adobe Creative Suite.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – including 100% employer-paid Health & Vision Insurance.
• 401K Matching – Invest in your future with company contributions.
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy time off for yourself.
• Growth & Professional Development – Work in a dynamic, creative environment with opportunities for advancement.

Join our team and be part of an innovative, fast-paced agency where your leadership and digital expertise will make a measurable difference!

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite applications?
• Do you have demonstrated experience preparing artwork and production-ready files for print and/or digital applications?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• professional creative production: 2 years (Preferred)
• operating print and production related equipment: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97230 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97230: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person