Production Designer

Publicis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a talented Digital Production Designer to enhance visual storytelling through expert photo retouching and manipulation. This role involves collaborating with creative teams to develop engaging campaigns across digital platforms. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a keen eye for detail, and is proficient in industry-standard design tools. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of digital marketing. If you are passionate about design and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in digital design focused on photo retouching.
• Strong portfolio showcasing retouching skills and artistic ability.

Responsibilities

• Execute photo retouching and manipulation based on briefs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure creative consistency.

Skills

Photo Retouching

Photo Manipulation

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Graphic Design

Certificate in Visual Arts

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Lightroom

Figma

Sketch

Miro

Google Docs

PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

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Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations. The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise. Publicis carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record. Publicis supports a range of D&I actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program. With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more.

Overview

Publicis is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Digital Production Designer to join our creative team. This role demands a sharp eye for visual storytelling, strong photo retouching and photo manipulation abilities, and a collaborative spirit. You will work alongside designers and project management teams to bring creative campaigns to life across a range of digital platforms. We value chemistry and collaboration – we're looking for a designer who communicates effectively with a variety of departments and thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

This is a 12-13 month full-time, contract opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Execute precise photo retouching, compositing, and manipulation work to enhance and transform imagery based on creative briefs and direction.
• Support senior creative leads by extending established campaign designs across digital media channels including social, web, email, and digital ads.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure creative consistency and timely delivery.
• Proactively troubleshoot design and technical issues with a problem-solving mindset.

Our ideal candidate should:

• Be highly skilled in photo editing techniques including color correction, masking, compositing, and visual enhancements.
• Have an eye for layout, typography, and brand consistency.
• Be able to take direction and feedback positively and iterate on creative solutions quickly.
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Set high personal standards for creativity, quality, and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with both creative and non-creative teams.
• Stay organized, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver work on time under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in digital design, with a strong focus on photo retouching and manipulation.
• Undergraduate degree or certificate in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Photography, or a related field.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is required.
• Working knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom.
• Familiarity with design collaboration tools (Figma, Sketch, Miro) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote.
• Demonstrated artistic ability and a strong portfolio showcasing retouching skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure, detail-driven environment.

Additional information

Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources at 416-925-7733 or by email at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Design and Advertising

Industries

• Advertising Services and Graphic Design