Position: Production Designer
Department: Creative
Reporting to: Associate Creative Director
Location: Remote within Canada
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM (in your time zone, flexible hours)
If you crave a workplace that values your ideas, your growth and development and where you can learn from the best, then you're exactly who we're looking for. We're not interested in the status quo - we're here to shape the future of agrimarketing. And we know you share that passion too.
As one of the largest ag-focused agencies in the world, we challenge people and brands to be more than they imagined. At our core, we’re a team of outperformers who are committed to growing ourselves, our colleagues, our clients and our business. We’re looking to attract and grow creative and strategic minds who share our desire to outperform in their careers and in their lives. With the right people, we will create great outcomes for clients, employees and Think Shift. See a future for yourself at Think Shift? Keep reading!
Summary
As Production Designer at Think Shift, you will be the final checkpoint for the design process, putting the finishing touches on designs that are released to the world. You will inherit existing design concepts for both print and digital mediums and take them to completion with speed and accuracy. You will collaborate with other members of the creative team in a fun and fast-paced environment and your skills and experience will be called upon to support other members of the team with production design-related advice.
Accountabilities
- Produce new or existing visual communication design for both print and digital mediums
- Ensure designs meet client brand standards, production specifications, and quality expectations
- Collaborate with a variety of Creative Team members and skillsets to obtain valuable insights for your design projects
- Collaborate with the account services team to gather input and provide recommendations
- Manage internal/client feedback and revisions
- Estimate hours required to complete tasks and adhere to project plans and timelines
- Review and proof design work (yours and others) to ensure a quality finished product
- Provide constructive design feedback to other designers and vendor partners
- Prepare and package print-ready files for vendors
- Review printer proofs or attend press-checks when necessary
WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Functional (Technical Skills & Education)
- Degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- 2+ years of graphic/production design experience (portfolio required)
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud design software (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Expert understanding of print production, paper types, and file handling
- Base knowledge and skills of Google Web Designer (HTML5 animated digital ads) considered an asset
- Proven experience completing projects on time and on budget in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment
- Ability to solve problems independently and in large teams
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to handle multiple projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously
Behavioural (Soft Skills)
- Self-motivated with a drive for continuous learning
- The ability to inspire others with attitude, energy and work-ethic
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to take criticism and learn from it
- A commitment to quality with an “every little detail matters” approach
- Strong team player with an ability to take criticism and learn from it
Benefits
Think Shift provides an attractive, market-researched comprehensive compensation plan, which includes base salary and company bonus. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, some of which include:
- Flexible remote work arrangements
- Medical, dental and vision benefits coverage start day 1
- Life and travel insurance start day 1
- Unlimited wellness days so you can be at your best
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Paid time off that accrues and rolls over
- Semi-annual bonuses (based on company performance)
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee referral bonus
- Annual company retreat?
Our Freedom with Responsibility Philosophy
At Think Shift, we believe our unique culture and philosophies make us different in a good way. Our talented team of multi-disciplined creators and strategists have one thing in common: the drive to outperform and to help our clients do the same.
We believe in providing guidelines for Think Shifters to operate within instead of putting up fences that can restrict true creativity and diversity of thought. With the freedom to operate in a way that best works for them, it allows everyone to bring their best selves to work. But with great freedom also comes great responsibility and the expectation of following through on what you say you’ll do. We understand this approach is not for everyone. Think Shift is for those who blaze the path for their own growth and challenge the status quo to find a better way. It’s for those who are committed to protecting, preserving and overall, enhancing what has been entrusted to them.
We Want You to Be YOU!
At Think Shift, we want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their complete and authentic selves to work. We believe that when individuals bring their unique experiences, backgrounds, knowledge, perspectives and self-expression to the collaborative process, our team becomes even more amazing. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcoming talent from all backgrounds. As part of our stewardship commitment, Think Shift continually strives to create a culture of respect and fairness for all.
If you require any accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.
