Production Designer (Print-Focused – Retail Signage)

Aquent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Production Designer to join an internal creative studio focused on producing print signage and marketing materials for a national retail brand. Ideal for early-career designers, this role emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to work within templates to deliver high-quality outputs. Candidates will collaborate with a diverse team, ensuring accuracy and consistency in a structured production environment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate along with comprehensive benefits and a supportive onboarding process.

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional design experience focused on print.
• Portfolio highlighting print work, especially signs and templated materials.
• Fluent in Adobe InDesign and familiar with Photoshop and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Produce point-of-sale signage and print materials using templates.
• Execute high-volume production based on retail cycles.
• Ensure print readiness by managing layout accuracy and brand compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Adobe InDesign

Print production

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Workfront

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Production Designer (Print-Focused – Retail Signage)

Help Bring a National Retail Brand to Life—One Sign at a Time.

Our client is hiring a Production Designer to join a high-performing internal creative studio. In this Consultant role, you will be responsible for producing thousands of printed signs and marketing materials seen across retail stores in Canada. This role is ideal for early-career designers with a strong eye for layout, a love for precision, and a desire to see their work in the real world.

If you’re a detail-oriented designer who thrives in structured systems, enjoys working with templates, and values the satisfaction of executing consistent, high-quality work, read on.

What You’ll Do

• Produce point-of-sale (POS) signage and print marketing materials using InDesign templates and brand guidelines
• Execute high-volume production work based on monthly retail cycles (expect to contribute to 500–600 signs per cycle)
• Follow detailed instructions from marketing briefs and Excel reports to place content, images, and pricing into templated layouts
• Ensure print readiness by managing layout accuracy, formatting consistency, and brand compliance
• Collaborate with a friendly and diverse team of designers across Canada, the U.S., and Europe
• Participate in the evolution of the brand, as updated style guides and templates roll out each year

Tools You’ll Use

• Adobe Creative Suite(InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator – latest version)
• WorkfrontandSharePoint(for project management and workflows)
• Microsoft Excel and Word (for interpreting briefs and input files)

This Role Is a Great Fit If You:

• Are fluent in Adobe InDesign (this is 95% of your work), and familiar with Photoshop and Illustrator
• Have 2–3 years of professional design experience with a focus on print production or marketing collateral
• Bring aportfoliothat highlights print work—especially signage, flyers, or templated marketing materials
• Can work quickly and accurately in a template-based environment
• Are able to follow detailed instructions, brand guidelines, and file naming conventions with care and consistency
• Enjoy collaborating with internal teams and receiving feedback constructively
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing tight timelines and repetitive tasks
• Live in the Toronto area and are open to occasional hybrid/in-office work (though this is not currently required)

Bonus Points If You:

• Have experience working in retail, in-house marketing teams, or signage programs
• Have used project management tools like Workfront
• Have a background in print specs, production prep, or pre-press

What Makes This Role Exciting?

• You’ll see your work live in-store, making a real impact on the customer experience
• You’ll contribute to a high-volume production pipeline that supports a nationally recognized brand
• You’ll be part of a supportive onboarding process with training, tools, and a mentor to set you up for success
• You’ll have the chance to grow your career in print production design, with a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What This Role Is Not

• This is not a conceptual or art direction role
• It’s not a fit for designers seeking creative freedom or digital-first work
• It’s not for senior-level professionals looking for strategic ownership

This is a structured, high-volume production role where quality, consistency, and attention to detail are more important than creative expression.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $26 to $32/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.