Production Designer (Pharmaceutical)

Operatic Agency; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative digital agency in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Production Designer to create high-impact design assets for pharmaceutical brands. This role involves producing compliant and visually cohesive work across digital, print, and social channels, collaborating closely with both creative and medical teams. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of experience and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of professional design experience in an agency, studio, or freelance environment.
• Experience working in pharma or healthcare.
• A versatile and thoughtful portfolio that showcases a range of well-executed, brand-aligned design work.

Responsibilities

• Produce creative assets that align with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver best-in-class digital and print assets.
• Communicate workload needs and proactively manage timelines.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Education

Degree or diploma in graphic design or related field

Tools

HTML

CSS

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Operatic Agency is not just another creative digital agency—we're a powerhouse of research, strategy, storytelling, and technology that fuels business growth. Named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies five years in a row , we bring brands closer to their audiences with bold ideas and cutting-edge executions.

If you’re passionate about transforming ideas into impactful narratives , thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment , and are eager to make a difference , we want you on our team!

About the Role

As a Production Designer at Operatic, supporting our Pharmaceutical department, you’ll play a key role on our creative team in delivering high-impact design assets for leading brands. With an understanding of regulated industries, and an eye for execution, you’ll help bring bold ideas to life across digital, print, and social channels.

Working closely with our Sr. Art Director (Pharma) as well as our medical team, the ideal candidate will be essential in building visually cohesive, compliant, and high-quality work that not only meets our clients’ goals but elevates their brands.

What you’ll be doing

Client Ownership

• Gain a deep understanding of client industries within pharma and healthcare including brands, audiences, and compliance considerations
• Produce creative assets that align with strategic goals, brand standards, and regulatory requirements, ensuring designs are built with impact and intention
• Adapt existing creative across multiple formats and platforms while maintaining consistency and quality
• Champion creative excellence across every client touchpoint, from social to print to internal materials

Technical Expert

Design and product best-in-class digital and print assets, including banner ads, social content, playbooks, signage and more

Work fluently in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to deliver accessible, polished, and brand-compliant creative

Source and edit photography, stock assets, and design elements that align with regulatory needs and brand expression

Apply knowledge of HTML and CSS to support the development of assets optimized for digital platforms

Stay up-to-date with design trends, accessibility standards, and tools that can elevate our production process

Identify and recommend tools, templates, or systems that enhance speed, consistency, and quality

Creative Problem Solving

Approach every brief with a critical and strategic mindset, pushing for clarity, purpose, and creative alignment

Seek out ways to make production workflows more efficient and impactful for both the agency and our clients

Proactively flag potential issues in scope, timeline, or delivery and offer constructive solutions

Explore new and innovative approaches to communicate ideas visually within the bounds of regulated environments

Work closely with accounts, medical, and the broader creative team to bring ideas to life on time and on brand

Communicate workload needs and proactively manage timelines and expectations

Provide and receive feedback with clarity, kindness, and radical candor

Support the agency’s own creative needs, contributing to Operatic’s internal brand presence across social and digital platforms

What you’ll bring to the role

Degree or diploma in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field

4-6 years of professional design experience in an agency, studio, or freelance environment

Experience working in pharma or healthcare

A versatile and thoughtful portfolio that showcases a range of well-executed, brand-aligned design work

Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to balance brand consistency with creative innovation

Ability to work calmly and accurately under tight deadlines and across multiple projects

A drive to develop range by learning new skills that expand your expertise

Nice to have

Motion or video editing skills

Experience working with HTML and CSS

Why Operatic Agency

Challenging and Meaningful Work

Competitive Pay and Comprehensive Benefits (Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Mental Health Support)

Culture of Excellence

Future-Thinking

Professional Growth

Collaborative & Supportive Environment

Recognition & Reward

Diverse Clientele

Operatic Agency values inclusion and access for all applicants and employees. Should you require accommodation to participate in the application and interview process, please let us know. Operatic Agency continuously aims to foster a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.

Thank you for your interest in joining Operatic Agency! Only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Art / Creative, Design, and Advertising

Industries

Advertising Services

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