Overview
Production Artist needed at RYZ Labs to join one of our client teams in the sports merchandising industry. The role focuses on preparing, assembling, and adapting trading card designs for both digital platforms and print production, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and creativity at every step. The position is remote with teams distributed across the US and Latam; located for reference in Greater Buenos Aires.
Responsibilities
* Create, manipulate, and adapt digital assets (layered PSDs, posters, mockups) for use across websites, social media, and marketing platforms.
* Implement effects such as foils and finishes to accurately reflect printed card designs in digital formats.
* Prepare print-ready files, ensuring accuracy in colors, fonts, and layouts, following established templates and specifications.
* Conduct thorough quality checks to guarantee consistency and error-free output.
* Collaborate with creative, digital, production, and brand teams to align on specifications, proofs, and deliverables.
* Use workflow systems such as Prinergy to process files, including imposition and trapping for optimal print output.
* Stay up to date on design software, printing technologies, and industry trends to continuously improve workflows.
* Communicate effectively across teams using tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack to keep projects on track.
* Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
* Proven experience (3+ years) as a Production Artist, Digital Designer, or Pre-Press Operator
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
* Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, file formats, and pre-press workflows
* Familiarity with Prinergy or other workflow systems (preferred)
* Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain design consistency across multiple projects
* Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams
* Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
* Willingness to work occasional weekends (remotely) as needed
* Passion for sports, collectibles, and staying current with industry trends
About RYZ Labs
RYZ Labs is a startup studio built in 2021 by two lifelong entrepreneurs. The founders have worked at some of the world's largest tech companies and iconic consumer brands, with experience in Latam. The team operates remotely and is distributed throughout the US and Latam, using cloud technologies to create scalable applications and diverse product solutions for multiple industries.
At RYZ, you will work with autonomy and efficiency, owning every step of your development. We provide opportunities, learning, growth, expansion, and challenging projects, with a team of professionals and specialists to learn from.
Values
* Customer First Mentality - decisions through the lens of the customer
* Bias for Action - urgency in timelines
* Ownership - step up when opportunities arise
* Humility and Respect - willingness to learn and treat everyone with respect
* Frugality - do more with less
* Deliver Impact - get things done efficiently
* Raise our Standards - continuously improve processes, team, and expectations
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