About Design Pickle
Design Pickle is a global creative services company providing thousands of businesses with unlimited, high-quality design and illustration work at a flat rate. Founded in Scottsdale, Arizona, Design Pickle was created to deliver reliable, affordable, and scalable creative content to any business.
Our Core Values
Be the SPARK
Let your fire and passion inspire someone else’s day.
DRIVE Performance
Seek out new ways to improve performance, satisfaction, and impact for our customers. Less is more rules supreme.
Give it to me STRAIGHT
Lead with radical and professional candor in every situation. Graciously accept when others do the same. Move forward together and aligned.
HELP when nobody's watching
Find opportunities to support each other and our clients beyond the day-to-day.
Lean into HARD
We thoughtfully select our challenges and tenaciously commit to conquering them.
Make your own PICKLES
We are a collection of incredible individuals who challenge ourselves and each other to grow. Change is celebrated as a sign of progress.
The Role
Overview : The Design Specialist in Automation and Scripting is a vital role within Design Pickle's Center of Excellence (CoE). This position is responsible for developing and implementing creative automation solutions to streamline the production of customized deliverables using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. The ideal candidate will be proficient in data merging, script writing, and ensuring efficient workflows.
Work hours : 9 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM PST / EST ( You can use this link to make the time conversion on your end!)
Scope of Work
- Utilize Adobe InDesign’s data merge functionality to create and automate templates for variable data projects.
- Develop and implement scripts to automate repetitive tasks across InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Capability to create educational materials and conduct training sessions for team members on automation best practices.
- Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and brand-compliant templates and graphics.
- Import, clean, and manipulate data from various sources (e.g., CSV, Excel) for use in variable data projects.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to data merging, scripting, and automation workflows.
- Ensure quality control and accuracy of all produced materials.
- Maintain organized files and project documentation for seamless workflow management.
- Train team members on best practices in creative automation and scripting.
Ideal Profile
Qualifications :
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and like technologies including advanced data merge, automation and scripting techniques.Strong understanding of graphic design principles and typography.Experience with scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, ExtendScript) to automate tasks within Adobe Creative Suite.Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and clients.Skills / Competencies :
Previous experience in a similar role within a design or marketing agency.Knowledge of additional Adobe Creative Suite applications and plugins (e.g., InCatalog, EasyCatalog).Experience with database management and data processing.This role is crucial in driving efficiency and innovation within our production processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables and streamlined workflows. If you have a passion for automation and creative solutions, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey towards excellence.What's on Offer?
Create from anywhere! We are 100% remoteFixed Hours, Every WeekSteady Income, Always on TimeFull Access to Adobe Creative Cloud, On Us14 Countries, One Global Creative TeamGrow as a Creative Through Wide-Ranging Client WorkAmazing Culture Guided by our Core ValuesLearn from the Best through our Creative Speaker Series