Production Designer, Toronto

We're looking for an Intermediate Production Designer who understands how to balance workflow and creativity. This role is ideal for someone who can confidently execute within established brand systems and regulatory frameworks, while also contributing fresh thinking across a range of categories, including retail, real estate marketing, and hospitality.

You'll work closely with creative, strategy, and account teams to develop and produce polished, effective work across print, digital, environmental, and campaign applications.

What You'll Do

• Design and produce retail marketing materials within strict brand and regulatory guidelines

• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for print, digital, and large-format applications

• Adapt creative across multiple formats and channels while maintaining consistency and attention to detail

• Contribute conceptually to ongoing campaigns and brand initiatives

• Shift comfortably between categories, including regulated products, real estate developments, hospitality, and lifestyle brands

• Collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, account teams, and external vendors

• Participate in creative reviews and provide thoughtful design input

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

• Ensure all work meets brand standards, production specifications, and compliance requirements

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in a production design and/or art direction role

• Strong portfolio demonstrating both production excellence and conceptual thinking

• Experience working in regulated industries (cannabis, alcohol alternatives, pharma, finance, etc.)

• Deep understanding of brand guidelines, retail execution, and versioning workflows

• Ability to move fluidly between highly structured production work and more conceptual creative assignments

• Experience in real estate marketing, hospitality, or lifestyle branding is a strong asset

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Strong typography, layout, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of print production, prepress, and file preparation

• Motion, Figma, or light video editing experience is considered a bonus

• Collaborative attitude with strong communication skills and attention to detail

You Are

• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger creative idea

• Adaptable and comfortable wearing multiple hats

• Organized and dependable under pressure

• Curious about design, culture, and emerging trends

• Able to take direction while also bringing proactive ideas to the table

Bonus Points

• Experience working with retail POS systems and OOH production

• Familiarity with accessibility and compliance standards

• Experience developing presentation materials or pitch decks

• Photography, illustration, or motion design capabilities