Freelance Production Artist / InDesign Specialist (Contract)
pipikwan pêhtâkwan is seeking a highly experienced, fast and competent Independent Contractor to provide professional Production Artist for layout and production support.
This is a project-based contract role requiring an expert who can work efficiently and autonomously under tight deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Skill Set
InDesign Mastery: Advanced knowledge of paragraph/character styles, master pages, parent/child layouts, data merge, and pre-flight optimization.
Adobe Suite Familiarity: Reviewing final graphic design files for print and digital production to ensure proper document formatting, sizing, bleed and margins, and colour profiles
Speed, Accuracy and Competence: Ability to take a creative brief, copy and/or other assets and turn them into clean, production-ready files quickly without sacrificing quality.
Independence: Requires minimal supervision, manages time effectively and asks the right questions upfront.
Strict Human-Only Execution: Every aspect of the layout, typesetting, and production workflow must be executed traditionally by the designer. The use of generative AI tools (such as Adobe Firefly features, automated AI text/layout generators, or AI-driven content fills) is strictly prohibited for this contract.
Excellent Interpersonal Communications: Articulate speaker, concise and accurate writer, solution focused inputs.
Key Responsibilities
Layout and format complex documents (e.g., multi-page reports, brochures, catalogs, or presentations) using Adobe InDesign.
Ensure all files are perfectly aligned, consistently styled and structurally sound.
Prepare high-quality, print-ready PDFs and packaged InDesign files according to exact printer or digital specifications.
Implement client edits and additional directions rapidly and accurately.
When required, interface with the client regarding projects.
Requirements
Proven experience as an independent contractor/freelancer specializing in print production and high-volume InDesign workflows.
An exceptional portfolio demonstrating clean grid structures, flawless typography and complex multi-page layouts.
Ownership of your own hardware and a current, valid Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Reliable, fast communication and strict adherence to agreed-upon deadlines.
Work may take place in evenings and/or weekends.
To Apply
Please submit your resume, a brief introduction outlining your availability and a link to your portfolio to Attn: Creative Services Director at jobs@pipikwanpehtakwan.com.
If you possess additional skills such as graphic design or web development, please highlight in your submission.
Indigenous applicants are welcome to self-identify in their application if they wish to do so.
Within your application, please confirm your agreement to our strict non-AI workflow requirement.
