The Role
Leads production design for RH Sourcebook publications, managing layouts, typography, imagery, pagination, assets, revisions, quality control, prepress, proofing, and final print delivery. Collaborates with creative, editorial, photography, merchandising, production teams, and external vendors to maintain brand standards, resolve issues, improve workflows, and deliver accurate, high-quality files on tight deadlines.
Summary Generated by Built In
RH is seeking a Senior Production Designer to support the creation and execution of our Sourcebook, ensuring the highest standards of design accuracy, consistency, and craftsmanship. This role will collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters, and Production teams, bringing concepts to life through expert layout production, asset management, quality control, and prepress preparation.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and produce Sourcebook page layouts, maintaining strict adherence to RH brand guidelines and template specifications
- Translate creative direction into highly refined, production-ready files while preserving design integrity throughout all stages of development
- Collaborate with Creative, Editorial, Photography, and Merchandising teams to proactively resolve production challenges and ensure accurate and timely integration of content
- Prepare, organize, and manage complex production files for print, ensuring all assets meet technical specifications and the highest quality standards
- Lead rigorous reviews of layouts for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, identifying and resolving issues throughout the production process
- Manage image placement, typography, pagination, and version control across multiple Sourcebook sections, complex revisions, and overlapping workstreams
- Coordinate with external print vendors and prepress partners to oversee proofing, troubleshoot production issues, support color accuracy, and ensure successful final file delivery
- Maintain and evolve organized file structures, asset libraries, templates, and workflow documentation to support efficient and scalable production processes
- Identify opportunities to develop and refine production workflows, standards, and best practices that improve efficiency while maintaining exceptional quality
- Serve as a production design resource to creative partners, providing guidance on production standards, technical requirements, and best practices
- Anticipate production risks, dependencies, and potential issues, proactively developing solutions to maintain quality and critical timelines
- Partner with cross-functional teams to manage priorities and meet critical deadlines in a high-volume production environment
OUR REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience in production design, print production, editorial design, catalog production, or a related field
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Expert understanding of print production processes, prepress requirements, color management, proofing, and file preparation
- Extensive experience working with large-format publications, catalogs, magazines, or editorial layouts preferred
- Independently manage multiple complex projects and priorities while meeting tight deadlines
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
- Proven ability to work effectively and exercise sound judgment within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong knowledge of typography, layout principles, design systems, and production best practices
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent sitting or standing at a computer workstation for extended periods of time
- Repetitive use of hands and wrists for keyboarding, mouse use, and design production tasks
- Occasional lifting, moving, or carrying of materials up to 20 pounds
- Visually review layouts, imagery, typography, and production files with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in production design, print production, editorial design, catalog production, or a related field
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Expert understanding of print production processes, prepress requirements, color management, proofing, and file preparation
- Extensive experience working with large-format publications, catalogs, magazines, or editorial layouts
- Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and priorities while meeting tight deadlines
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong knowledge of typography, layout principles, design systems, and production best practices
RH Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RH and has not been reviewed or approved by RH.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Official materials highlight an Employee Assistance Program, Headspace access, Care.com, Peloton app perks, and meaningful product and restaurant discounts. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits add tangible day-to-day value alongside the core package.
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Flexible Benefits — RH lists HSA/FSA options, pre-tax commuter benefits, earned wage access, and financial planning resources, offering choice and financial flexibility. Feedback suggests this breadth helps some team members tailor benefits to individual needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is included and publicly highlighted, and feedback suggests many view the policy as solid even if usage can depend on scheduling and role. This provides structured time away within a standard retail/hospitality package.
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The Company
What We Do
RH is a luxury lifestyle brand specializing in high-end home furnishings and interior design. The company operates a global network of galleries, outlets, and restaurants, offering an integrated experience that combines luxury home decor with high-end hospitality and interior design services.
