Senior Production Designer
About the role
Job Description LG2 Toronto is looking for a seasoned Production Designer to joint the Creative Production Services team. This person is a key member of the team, collaborating with art directors and designers to transform concepts into production-ready files across multiple mediums. In this design-forward agency role, you will lead the execution of packaging, digital documents, and high-impact advertising. As a master of typography, layout, and 2D animation, you act as the primary technical expert and mentor for the studio team.
Responsibilities
- Production Leadership: Build production-ready files for diverse campaigns, including OOH/DOOH, packaging, 2D animation, and digital ads (Static/HTML5).
- Workflow Oversight: Lead bi-weekly studio meetings and manage project health by tracking hours and status for the Director, Creative Production Services.
- Quality Control: Take full ownership of assigned jobs, ensuring meticulous file building, version control, and strict adherence to client brand standards.
- Technical Excellence: Implement AODA/WCAG accessibility standards and perform high-end image retouching and color correction.
- Studio Mentorship: Promote best practices and lead "Studio 101" sessions to educate other departments on production processes.
- Asset Management: Maintain organized folder structures, file naming nomenclature, and centralized feedback platforms for all projects.
- Physical & Digital Prototyping: Create physical mock-ups (packaging, brochures) and manage the Epson/Fiery RIP system and color profiles.
- Process Documentation: Manage and update the Studio Playbook with key learnings, technical tips, and evolving production know-how.
Ideal Profile
- Expert Software Knowledge: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) plus Figma, Hype, and Generative AI tools.
- Leadership & Empathy: A mentor who leads by example, providing constructive feedback while keeping the team motivated and composed.
- Typographic Mastery: An elite eye for typography, layout principles, color theory, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Production Expertise: Deep experience in all printing methods, social media specifications, and physical collateral assembly.
- Project Management Foundation: Highly organized, responsible, and capable of visualizing complex projects from start to finish.
- Brand Stewardship: Ability to take the reins on brand standards, ensuring consistency across all mechanicals and platforms.
- Technical Curiosity: Proactive in finding new software and workflow tools to improve department efficiency.
- Strong Communication: Excellent oral and written skills, with the ability to act decisively in fast-paced situations.
About LG2
LG2 is a creative agency that firmly believes its work must serve progress. Based in Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto, we are the largest independent agency in Canada. Our areas of expertise allows us to help our clients go further each day and create a true brand experience.
Our dynamic culture of progress gives our team of over 450 passionate professionals a foundation to question the status quo. To stay curious. And to create real and lasting positive change – socially, economically and environmentally. For brands. For our communities. And for all of us.
Together. Create progress.
Senior Production Designer
About the role
Job Description LG2 Toronto is looking for a seasoned Production Designer to joint the Creative Production Services team. This person is a key member of the team, collaborating with art directors and designers to transform concepts into production-ready files across multiple mediums. In this design-forward agency role, you will lead the execution of packaging, digital documents, and high-impact advertising. As a master of typography, layout, and 2D animation, you act as the primary technical expert and mentor for the studio team.
Responsibilities
- Production Leadership: Build production-ready files for diverse campaigns, including OOH/DOOH, packaging, 2D animation, and digital ads (Static/HTML5).
- Workflow Oversight: Lead bi-weekly studio meetings and manage project health by tracking hours and status for the Director, Creative Production Services.
- Quality Control: Take full ownership of assigned jobs, ensuring meticulous file building, version control, and strict adherence to client brand standards.
- Technical Excellence: Implement AODA/WCAG accessibility standards and perform high-end image retouching and color correction.
- Studio Mentorship: Promote best practices and lead "Studio 101" sessions to educate other departments on production processes.
- Asset Management: Maintain organized folder structures, file naming nomenclature, and centralized feedback platforms for all projects.
- Physical & Digital Prototyping: Create physical mock-ups (packaging, brochures) and manage the Epson/Fiery RIP system and color profiles.
- Process Documentation: Manage and update the Studio Playbook with key learnings, technical tips, and evolving production know-how.
Ideal Profile
- Expert Software Knowledge: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) plus Figma, Hype, and Generative AI tools.
- Leadership & Empathy: A mentor who leads by example, providing constructive feedback while keeping the team motivated and composed.
- Typographic Mastery: An elite eye for typography, layout principles, color theory, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Production Expertise: Deep experience in all printing methods, social media specifications, and physical collateral assembly.
- Project Management Foundation: Highly organized, responsible, and capable of visualizing complex projects from start to finish.
- Brand Stewardship: Ability to take the reins on brand standards, ensuring consistency across all mechanicals and platforms.
- Technical Curiosity: Proactive in finding new software and workflow tools to improve department efficiency.
- Strong Communication: Excellent oral and written skills, with the ability to act decisively in fast-paced situations.
About LG2
LG2 is a creative agency that firmly believes its work must serve progress. Based in Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto, we are the largest independent agency in Canada. Our areas of expertise allows us to help our clients go further each day and create a true brand experience.
Our dynamic culture of progress gives our team of over 450 passionate professionals a foundation to question the status quo. To stay curious. And to create real and lasting positive change – socially, economically and environmentally. For brands. For our communities. And for all of us.
Together. Create progress.