Production Graphic Designer

Position: Production Graphic Designer

Westbrook, CT | Full Time

Company Overview:

The Lee Company is a global leader in the design and production of miniature, precision fluid control components for the aerospace, medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries. The Lee Company products are recognized worldwide for superior quality, reliability, and performance. Lee’s unique capabilities in miniaturization and engineering keep the company at the forefront of fluid control technology, identifying Lee as a leading innovator in the field of fluid handling and control. Founded in 1948, The Lee Company occupies over one million sq. ft. of modern manufacturing and office space at four sites in Westbrook and Essex, Connecticut, and employs over 1,000 people.

Job Description:

The Production Graphic Designer is responsible for creating high‑quality, print‑ready materials that support brand consistency and marketing initiatives. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong technical design skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate brings expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, a solid understanding of printing principles, and experience producing multi‑page documents such as catalogs, handbooks, and brochures. Collaboration is key, as this position works closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure all materials are accurate, visually compelling, and delivered on schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field
• Minimum 2+ years of professional experience in print production.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), advanced proficiency with MS Office and initiative when learning new design tools. Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom along with the ability to produce animations and realistic-looking illustrations, is a plus.
• Solid understanding of printing principles, including typography and color.
• Experience creating print production files for catalogs, handbooks and/or extensive multi-page brochures.
• Familiarity working with technical documentation – graphs, diagrams, schematics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and must be comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a genuine enjoyment of working on tasks that require precision, accuracy, and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Create print-ready design files for catalogs, sell sheets, handouts and brochures, ensuring accuracy in layout, color, and production specs.
• Work in branded templates, adapting materials to meet specific needs while maintaining brand integrity.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely production of materials.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.
• Support additional marketing initiatives such as trade shows, social media and website graphics.
• Color correct and edit product photography as needed.

The Lee Company Advantages:
The Lee Company offers opportunities for career growth in a stable, well-managed company providing an attractive range of benefits including comprehensive health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy. The Lee Company is situated in southern New England in a rural, campus setting close to the Long Island Sound.
Please send resume to careers@theleeco.com

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.