Production Designer, 6 month contract

1 day ago

Toronto, ON, Canada BrandActive Full-time
  • Prepare artwork, renderings, and design documentation while preserving design intent throughout projects
  • Create original Adobe Illustrator artwork for signage, fleet, and other physical assets
  • Collaborate with the design lead to accurately produce design intent
  • Review files for quality, accuracy, and precision before delivery
  • Support creation of sample and prototype documentation
  • Translate design intent into technical specifications for RFPs
  • Create detailed, to-scale design documents and understand shop drawings
  • Review shop drawings for specification and design-element accuracy
  • Review recommendation books for brand application
  • Prepare artwork and layouts as directed by the design lead
  • Create 2D and/or 3D renderings to visualize designs
  • Execute and deliver quality solutions in a timely manner
  • Maintain project schedules with studio team members and proactively adjust them
  • Gather production information and collaborate with studio team members
  • Interact professionally with clients and external stakeholders
  • Contribute to internal initiatives and process improvements

Requirements

  • 2–4 years as a production designer
  • Experience in environmental and/or wayfinding preferred
  • Proficiency in Mac OS and Microsoft suite tools
  • Intermediate skills in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Experience creating photo renderings and production artwork including CAD tool dimensions
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Time management and organization skills required to meet deadlines
  • Comfortable working on and prioritizing multiple projects
  • Experience with prototyping and manufacturing
  • Experience with material and structural selection
  • Experience working with internal and external stakeholders an asset
  • Competency in 3D rendering software such as SketchUp, CAD, Adobe Dimensions, KeyShot, Rhino, or Revit is an asset
  • Experience in industrial or experience design is an asset
  • Experience with cloud-based file management systems and collaborative workflows
  • Proficient in leveraging AI tools to streamline and optimize workflows preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in creating detailed design documentation and artwork using Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong focus on environmental and wayfinding design. Proficient in managing multiple projects while ensuring quality and precision in deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
  • Production Design Experience
  • 3D Rendering Software Competency
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 3D Rendering
  • CAD Tools
  • Design Documentation
  • Artwork Preparation
  • Prototyping
  • Material Selection
  • Shop Drawing Review

Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Client Interaction
  • Process Improvement
  • Time Management

Industry Keywords

  • Environmental Design
  • Wayfinding
  • Industrial Design
  • Experience Design
  • Production Artwork

Tools & Technologies

  • Mac OS
  • Microsoft Suite
  • SketchUp
  • KeyShot
  • Rhino
  • Revit
  • Cloud-Based File Management Systems
  • AI Tools