Production Graphic Designer

POSITION

• PRODUCTION

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

(Operations & Systems Focus) Ritchey Livestock ID is hiring a detail-driven, systems-minded Production Graphic Designer to help us build a smarter, more modern production design engine behind the scenes.

POSITION BACKGROUND.

We believe farmers and ranchers are the unsung heroes of our world. They work tirelessly to feed a planet of some 8 billion people, rewarded with neither fortune nor fame, not even a thank you sir/ma'am. Ritchey Livestock ID manufactures a $1.00 plastic identification tag for livestock. While we owe farmers and ranchers so much more, the least we can do is get this small task right for them. In our own tiny little way, we can help them win the day. That is why we choose to build a customer-first culture. Great customer experience is not built by marketing slogans alone. It is built by accuracy, speed, clean workflows, disciplined systems, and people who care enough to catch the small things before they become big problems. That is where this role comes in.

POSITION SUMMARY.

This is a full-time, onsite position for a B2C agricultural manufacturing company in Northern Colorado. This is not traditional graphic design. This is not a branding, advertising, or social media role. This is a production-focused, systems-oriented role for someone who enjoys building structure, improving workflows, organizing digital assets, and helping operational work move faster and more accurately. The Production Graphic Designer helps ensure customer artwork, layouts, templates, and production files move cleanly and accurately from order entry to manufacturing.

This role blends:

• Production graphic design
• Workflow discipline
• Digital asset organization
• AI-assisted automation
• Visual systems documentation
• Operational problem-solving You will help reduce friction, eliminate repetitive manual work, improve documentation, and help the business use technology — including AI tools — to improve speed, consistency, and quality.

You do not need to be an AI expert today. But you do need to be curious, adaptable, and excited about helping shape how modern production design work gets done. In plain

English:

You help ensure production files are accurate, organized, scalable, and production-ready every time.

POSITION HATS.

• The Systems Architect
• You bring structure where others see clutter. Standardized templates, organized workflows, clean file systems, and repeatable processes are not restrictive to you — they are how good work scales.
• The Production-Minded Designer
• You understand the difference between design that looks good and design that works in production. Accuracy, speed, consistency, and production-readiness matter just as much as aesthetics.
• The Digital Librarian
• You naturally create order out of digital chaos. Folder structures, naming conventions, version control, template libraries, and organized assets are things you quietly improve without being asked.
• The Friction Finder
• You notice friction others work around. Broken handoffs, repetitive manual steps, unclear processes, and avoidable errors stand out to you — and you look for practical ways to make the system work better.
• The Curious Builder
• You are curious, adaptable, and energized by improvement.

You are excited to learn new tools, including AI-assisted workflows, and you enjoy finding smarter, faster, and more consistent ways to get great work done.

YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You enjoy bringing order to messy systems.
• You naturally notice details others miss.
• You enjoy improving workflows and reducing repetitive work.
• You prefer structured, production-oriented design work over open-ended creative ambiguity.
• You are excited about how AI and automation can improve operational work.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where standards stay high.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.

Production Design & File Preparation

• Generate clean, accurate, production-ready vector files.
• Apply structured customer inputs to standardized templates.
• Ensure layouts meet production and engraving specifications.
• Maintain quality and consistency during high-volume periods. Digital Asset Organization & Template Management
• Maintain organized digital assets, templates, folder structures, and naming conventions.
• Improve version control and file accessibility.
• Build and maintain scalable production template libraries. Workflow Improvement & Automation
• Identify repetitive manual tasks and opportunities for automation.
• Use AI tools within Adobe and related platforms to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Improve template logic and reduce avoidable production friction.
• Help modernize production design workflows over time. Visual Documentation & SOP Support
• Create visual SOPs, workflow diagrams, and training documentation.
• Help standardize production-related documentation and internal reference tools.
• Support seasonal onboarding and process consistency through visual communication. Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with Customer Success, Operations, Production, and Leadership.
• Help ensure what customers request aligns cleanly with what production executes.
• Assist in resolving artwork, order, and production-related exceptions before they become bigger problems.

KEY EXPERTISE & REQUIREMENTS.

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator or equivalent vector-based software.
• Experience in production graphic design, prepress, print, signage, packaging, manufacturing, or other detail-driven environments preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and file management skills.
• Comfort working within standardized systems and templates.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn AI-assisted workflow tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High initiative, reliability, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Curiosity, coachability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Bonus points for:

• Manufacturing or agricultural experience
• Experience with engraving workflows
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Shopify, or production software environments

WHO WE REALLY WANT.

We want someone who is not just looking for another design job, but for the opportunity to help build a smarter, more disciplined way of working for the farmers and ranchers who depend on us. Someone who takes pride in precision, brings order to complexity, and understands that even small details matter when our customers are working long days to feed and care for their animals. Someone who sees AI and technology not as a threat, but as a tool to reduce friction, improve quality, and help good people do great work. We are not looking for perfection or polished jargon. We are looking for curiosity, ownership, follow-through, and the drive to make things better every day.

JOB TYPE.

Full-time. Onsite. Monday

• Friday.

8 hours per day $20-24/hour depending on experience A role with meaningful operational impact and long-term growth potential.

REPORTS TO.

Director of Operations

SUPERVISORY DUTIES.

None

WORK AUTHORIZATION.

United States (Required)

ABOUT THE COMPANY THE RITCHEY MANIFESTO

(part mission, part why, part purpose, and part because) Ritchey Livestock ID is a little company that believes in big ideas; a company that enjoys the grind of getting better each day. We make farm & ranch life easier through superior service and by producing a livestock ID tag that Never Fades.

COMPANY HISTORY

Eugene "Gene" Ritchey and his wife, Jo, founded Ritchey in 1964. Gene was raised on a dairy farm and became a lifelong farming and ranching businessman. Through Gene's experience in agriculture, he understood the need for livestock identification that lasts for the life of the animal. For over 50 years, Gene, Jo, and their sons Grant and Craig manufactured the only tags in the market allowing numbers and/or letters to be permanently engraved into a dual-colored tag. This unique method results in information that

NEVER FADES

, guaranteed. Ritchey Ear Tags are second to none in the industry

• unsurpassed in legibility, retention, and durability.

In 2020, the Ritchey family sold the company to the Robert L. Kelley Jr. family out of Western Nebraska. The Kelley family, with deep roots in farming and ranching stretching down to 1926, has doubled down on a strategy to provide the best customer experience and identification tag in the industry. Ritchey Livestock ID is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Pay:

$20.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance Application Question(s): We are small & growing company. While we do NOT offer health benefits today, it is in our strategic plan for the future. However, we prefer to be open and honest about who we are today. Is this acceptable?

Work Location:

In person