Job Title: Senior Production Artist

Role: Freelancer

Duration: 6 months

Location: Manila, Philippines 

About the role: 

We are seeking a highly disciplined, system-oriented Digital Designer / Artworker to join our global production team. This role is designed for a technical specialist who combines the precision of traditional typography with the efficiency of modern AI and automation.  
 
You will be responsible for the global transcreation of assets, ensuring that brand consistency is maintained across multiple languages and regions. You aren’t just building pages; you are building scalable systems that allow us to produce high-volume, pixel-perfect content at speed. 

What you will be doing: 

• Global Transcreation: Manage the adaptation of master layouts into multiple languages. You will ensure that typographic integrity remains intact across varying character counts, right-to-left (RTL) scripts, and regional formatting requirements.
• AI & Automation Integration: Oversee AI-driven design tools and automation tools to accelerate production workflows to automate repetitive tasks without sacrificing quality.
• Production at Scale: Orchestrate the delivery of high-volume document suites, ensuring that global rollout maintains the same mathematical precision on the last page as the first.
• Technical Layout & Grids: Build and manage complex documents using robust modular and baseline grid systems. You view the grid as a non-negotiable foundation for all work.
• Typographic Excellence: Execute advanced typesetting with a focus on kerning, tracking, and vertical rhythm. You will manage complex paragraph and character styles to ensure 100% consistency across global files.
• Template Architecture: Develop "bulletproof," automation-ready InDesign templates. These templates must be engineered to handle text expansion/contraction during the transcreation process.
• Pre-Flight & Quality Control:  Conduct rigorous technical audits of files for print-readiness, including ink limits, overprint settings, and bleed requirements. 

What you need to be great in this role: 

• Minimum of 2-3 years combined experience as an DTP artist or Designer  
• Experience working for a fast-paced environment, Creative Agency experience. 
• Has an excellent understanding of the technical constraints and design requirements 
• Good verbal and written English communication and presentation skills 
• Deep understanding of Corporate Brand Guidelines  
• Deep understand of Design systems, typography, technical specifications and design 
• Understanding of AI tools and automation platforms to streamline the production pipeline. 
• Experience in handling multi-lingual layouts and how different languages impact design and readability. 
• Deep understanding of Design systems. 
• Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro).
• Passion for and inquisitive about AI and new technologies  
• Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial, but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical 

Req ID: 16774

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Are you passionate about designing innovative, high-impact creative solutions for global brands?

As a Senior Designer at Smartly, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and refining creative assets for Display and Social campaigns. You’ll collaborate closely with Art Directors, Developers, and cross-functional teams to deliver design solutions that are both visually compelling and strategically aligned with campaign goals.

You’ll work hands-on with Smartly’s creative tools and processes to produce innovative templates, motion designs, and flexible design systems that drive client success. This role combines creative problem-solving with execution excellence to ensure that all creative outputs meet the highest standards.

As a Senior Designer at Smartly, you will…

• Collaborate with Art Directors and Developers to create and refine display and social creatives for a variety of clients.
• Lead design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring creative solutions align with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Develop innovative, reusable templates and design systems to streamline workflows and maximize efficiency.
• Apply motion design and animation techniques where needed, producing dynamic and engaging content.
• Contribute to the ideation and concept development of campaigns, providing creative feedback and solutions for complex challenges.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all deliverables while managing multiple short- and long-term projects.
• Mentor and collaborate with junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and process improvement.

We’re definitely looking for you, if you…

• Have 5+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Visual Designer, or Art Director.
• Are proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, XD) and design tools such as Figma.
• Have a strong understanding of design principles, visual hierarchy, and layout best practices.
• Bring excellent presentation, storytelling, and communication skills to articulate design concepts clearly.
• Have experience in digital advertising, HTML5, dynamic advertising, and motion design (preferred).
• Excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful creative outputs.
• Can produce high-quality design deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Are able to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Align creative decisions with user needs and business objectives.
• Are comfortable working with a rotating shift schedule.

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Code and Theory’s Visual Designers produce beautiful, compelling work. They are creative individuals who show excitement for digital thinking in everything they do. Our Visual Designers are thinkers and creators who consider the function of their products equal to aesthetics. 

The bread and butter of our visual design team is the development of platform-driven client sites, mobile and media applications, and internal tools that deliver smart and forward-thinking design solutions. Senior Designers are accustomed to daily collaboration across disciplines, from user experience to strategy to client services. They maintain high standards for original concepts and detailed execution and have the experience to foster the talents of junior designers in order to expand their personal skills and design perspective.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Communicate and present work effectively to both client and internal teams
• Liaise with production discipline and design team to ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all projects for each client’s specific needs
• Be a team player and contributor to our company culture

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent
• At least 5 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
• Preferably Supervisor/5 Yrs & Up Experienced Employee specialized in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent
• Fast and efficient contributor to project design and development
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a passion for design and skill in visual communication
• A strong background in creative problem solving, strategic brainstorming, and creative execution       
• Deep knowledge of how to create intuitive interactions, user interfaces, and responsive design systems
• Excellent organizational skills; an ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail
• Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web and the fundamentals of information architecture, hierarchy, and layout
• Experience designing a variety of digital platforms, interactive experiences, and/or mobile applications
• Experience with multi-touch and gesture-based experiences, mobile, and tablet experiences, and connected, multi-channel experiences
• Well-versed in interactive technologies, best practices, and emerging trends in digital products
• Love of collaboration across disciplines with team members at all levels
• Experience working collaboratively with all levels of designers and copywriters
• Well developed communication skills including the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for client and team
• Expert mastery of knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and familiarity After Effects (or another animation platform in order to quickly animate designs)
• Expert mastery of knowledge of Figma or other quick prototyping tools (able to create and maintain various design systems through the use of components and autolayout)

ABOUT US

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.

Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.

The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and self-starting Technical Art Director to help our clients get the most out of their Google Display creative and media with Smartly. This person will work closely with our clients and design team to drive innovation, provide design expertise, and safeguard our process.

As a Technical Art Director at Smartly, you will…

• Be the guardian of our creative process – in front of clients, and in collaboration with our design and production teams
• Lead conversations with clients about our process – what to expect at each stage, and what is needed from them
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with client services, creative leadership, design, production, project management and QA at every stage of the process
• Be on the lookout for areas of risk or friction, and take action to resolve issues within the process
• Share knowledge of best practices within digital advertising and content with clients, as it relates to our product and process.
• Advise, review and critique design outputs at all stages of the Smartly creative process.
• Know our product inside and out, and how clients can use Smartly with their own creative guidelines to get the most out of their campaigns.
• Explain complex topics – such as creative production techniques – to clients who may not have any design experience.

We're definitely looking for you, if you...

• Have minimum 5 years experience in digital advertising or studio management.
• BA or BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
• Are knowledgeable of the capabilities of HTML5 and principles of dynamic advertising is a must.
• Are knowledgeable of best practices in digital marketing and advertising.
• Are familiar with popular social media platforms.
• Have experience working with designers and creative teams.
• Are knowledgeable of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and other industry standard tools
• Have excellent presentation and communication skills 
• Are skilled in the art of prioritizing and managing work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs.

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Not all heroes wear capes — but plenty of them use toilet paper

Want to challenge yourself at a purpose-led scale up AND make a difference in the world? Come join the revolootion!

Funny name, serious business

We make eco-friendly products and donate 50% of our profits to provide clean water and help build toilets for the billions of people who lack proper access. So far, we’ve contributed over $18 million AUD (roughly $12.5 million USD) to fund sanitation projects around the globe. Basically, we’re really good at doing good. 

With hubs in Australia, the Philippines, China, the US, UK and Europe, our amazing team of 200+ work to make the biggest possible impact for people and the planet. Over the next couple of years, we’re hoping to increase our annual donation tenfold to get us closer to our dream of everyone in the world having access to clean water and sanitation services.

A bit about the role

We’re looking for a passionate and purpose-driven Retail & B2B Graphic Designer to join our Creative team. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for all design needs across our Retail and B2B channels, playing a key part in bringing the Who Gives A Crap brand to life in these spaces. This is an opportunity to directly impact how we show up in stores and with our business customers, using your design skills to help us make the world a better place. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, this is a remote-first role.

If you worked here this past month here are some things you might have been involved in:

• Designing a new campaign for one of our retailers, delivering delight from a simple aisle fin all the way to a carpark takeover
• Defining and refining our shopper marketing toolkit to keep our brand presence consistent, effective and beautiful
• Supporting our sales team with an engaging, creative pitch deck introducing us to a large new retailer
• Collaborating with the B2B team to develop a fresh brand activation for an upcoming trade show
• Developing and delivering a suite of digital assets to enhance our retail e-commerce platforms
• Supporting on limited edition packaging that will roll out across stores nationwide

Let’s talk about you

You're an expert in your craft

You bring at least 4 years of design experience and a strong portfolio showcasing work in the Retail or B2B space. You’ve designed for experiential environments, crafting engaging, cohesive brand experiences that connect physical spaces with visual storytelling. You have a deep understanding of the creative process and are proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma. You’re comfortable working across both print and digital, and move easily between the two.

You're an excellent communicator

You thrive on feedback and collaboration, and you're comfortable working closely with cross-functional teams like Sales, Marketing, and Operations. You can articulate your creative vision clearly and are skilled at presenting your work to a variety of stakeholders.

You're a strategic thinker

You can translate a creative brief into a practical, impactful design solution. You understand the business context and can adapt your design work to meet commercial objectives. You have experience working with external printers and production teams to ensure your designs are executed flawlessly.

You give a crap

Do you want your work to make the world a better place? Do you want to work with other people who feel the same way? What a coincidence — us too!

Why should you work with us?

First off, as a certified B Corp™, we work to make a difference every day while maintaining the highest standards of social and environmental impact. With our most recent score of 125.5 we’re in very good company with other exceptional B Corps around the world.

We also believe that helping to make the world a better place should be rewarded accordingly – that’s why we offer competitive, market informed salaries, meaningful support towards healthcare for our team around the world, generous paid leave, tailored learning and development opportunities, and free toilet paper (yes, you read that right).

Our engagement surveys (thanks Culture Amp!) tell us that our team is really proud (95%) to work for Who Gives A Crap and, well, we couldn’t be more proud of that.

Have you made it this far?

If you’re still reading, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person. Here’s the thing, though — research suggests that 60% of women and underrepresented folks might have already talked themselves out of applying. Even if you don’t check every box above, we want to encourage you to introduce yourself. We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes a team stronger — and the stronger our team, the closer we are to delivering toilets and clean water for all.

Are you passionate about helping designers elevate their creative workflows through advanced tooling? Do you enjoy empowering creative teams to adopt new technologies and drive meaningful impact in their day-to-day work?

As the Creative Specialist at Smartly, you will enable designers to get the most value out of Smartly’s Creative Suite by delivering expert training, supporting strategic customer conversations, and ensuring seamless integration with industry-standard design tools. You will play a key role in driving product adoption, customer satisfaction, and long-term retention by equipping creative teams with the skills and knowledge to succeed.

As the Creative Specialist at Smartly, you will…

• Act as the main subject matter expert on Smartly’s Creative Suite and creative tooling, supporting Customer Success, Sales, and Product with advanced creative guidance.
• Partner closely with Customer Success to support pitches, demos, and exploratory creative conversations focused on advanced capabilities and workflows.
• Build and deliver training programs, workshops, and best practice sessions for new and experienced designers using Smartly’s tools.
• Conduct expert-level live demos (virtual and in-person) to help designers integrate Smartly with Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, After Effects, and other industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with teams across Customer Success, Sales, and Product to identify common creative pain points, upskilling needs, and opportunities to improve user adoption.
• Develop documentation, guides, tutorials, and templates to support ongoing creative education and self-serve learning.
• Measure the effectiveness of training and enablement programs using adoption, retention, and customer feedback metrics, and iterate based on insights.
• Stay current with design trends, creative software, AI in creative, and evolving advertising best practices to ensure Smartly’s creative training is modern and relevant.

We are looking for you, if you…

• Have at least 4 years of hands-on experience as a designer, with strong expertise in digital advertising, graphic design, UI/UX, illustration, or motion design.
• Are highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, After Effects, and familiar with HTML5 and other creative tools.
• Have proven experience delivering creative or technical training to advanced learners.
• Can clearly communicate and demo complex creative concepts to experienced designers.
• Understand creative workflows end-to-end, especially within digital advertising and campaign production.
• Are empathetic, customer-focused, and comfortable driving designer-to-designer conversations.
• Can manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Have experience with LMS platforms or content creation tools (a plus).
• Hold a degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, or a related field—or equivalent experience.

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