About Samyang America
Samyang America stands as the #1 Gen Z brand, boldly shaping the future of food culture with innovative flavors, viral trends, and unforgettable brand experiences. We don’t just create food - we craft moments that spark excitement, inspire connection, and celebrate bold individuality.
Our mission is to bring daring, delicious products to the market that resonate deeply with the next generation of food lovers. From iconic spicy noodles to creative new launches, we are driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of taste and culture.
At Samyang America, you’ll join a dynamic team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared love for bold flavor experiences. We value fresh ideas, energetic spirit, and the courage to lead trends rather than follow them.
If you’re ready to be part of a brand that’s more than just food - a brand that moves culture and creates unforgettable moments - join our team today!
Position Summary:
Samyang America is seeking an Assistant Production Manager of Design to support the visual identity and creative output of our Buldak and MEP brands. This role blends design execution, content production, and rapid-response marketing, ideal for a designer who thrives in a fast-moving, culturally connected environment.
You will play a critical role in maintaining the brand visuals while helping produce timely, high-impact creative across digital, social, and retail channels. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and energized by creating work that can move at the speed of culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the development and execution of visual assets across Buldak and MEP marketing initiatives
Maintain and help evolve brand visual identity across campaigns, social content, and retail materials
Execute design work for digital, social, video, marketing collateral, and proof of concept designs
Assist in developing in-house direct response advertising and performance-driven creative
Collaborate on the creation of timely, culturally relevant, and viral-ready social media content
Support motion graphics and video-based content for social and digital channels
Prepare production-ready files and manage versioning for internal and external use
Ensure consistency and quality across all visual outputs
Partner with marketing and production teams to bring creative concepts to life quickly and efficiently
Requirements:
4-7 years of experience working in graphic design, photo retouching or video editing.
A portfolio that reflects your ability to produce content across all mediums, geared towards virality.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and After Effects
Strong understanding of layout, typography, motion, and digital-first design
Photo retouching skills
Experience producing assets for social media and digital advertising
Ability to create and adapt content quickly for timely and reactive marketing moments
Experience supporting brand visual identity systems across multiple formats
Knowledge of CPG, retail POS, and marketing production workflows is a plus
Strong organizational and file management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Deeply attuned to internet culture, trends, and social media pacing
Detail-oriented with strong production discipline
Collaborative and proactive with a solutions-first mindset
Excited to contribute to bold, culturally impactful marketing
Interested in building work that is both brand-building and performance-driven
The base salary for this position is between $80,000.00 and $95,000.00 per year. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and location. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including an annual incentive bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, PTO/FTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Samyang America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- 4-7 years of experience in graphic design, photo retouching, or video editing
- Portfolio demonstrating content production across multiple mediums, geared toward virality
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe After Effects
- Strong understanding of layout, typography, motion, and digital-first design
- Photo retouching skills
- Experience producing assets for social media and digital advertising
- Ability to create and adapt content quickly for timely and reactive marketing moments
- Experience supporting brand visual identity systems across multiple formats
- Knowledge of CPG, retail POS, and marketing production workflows
- Strong organizational and file management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong awareness of internet culture, trends, and social media pacing
- Detail-oriented approach with strong production discipline
- Collaborative, proactive, solutions-first mindset
- Interest in building brand-building and performance-driven work
What We Do
Samyang America Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Samyang Foods Korea, was established in Los Angeles at the end of August 2021 and is responsible for the sales of all Samyang Food products in the United States. Samyang Foods Korea manufactured 'Samyang Ramen' in 1963, the Korea's first ramen, paving the way for making ramen the soul food of all Koreans. We, Samyang Foods Korea, have the history of establishing a US factory in 1984 which was the first one approved by the US FDA, and have been developing into a global ramen and food company with the release of the Buldak series. Samyang America will be taking the lead in spreading Korean food & Korean culture throughout the Americas beyond the US.
