Production Graphic Designer - Signage & Print

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Production Graphic Designer – Signage & Print based in Canada.

This role offers an opportunity to create professional artwork that moves beyond digital screens and into real-world production.
You will design, modify, and prepare print-ready graphics for signage, apparel, promotional products, storefronts, and large-format applications.
The position combines strong visual design fundamentals with practical knowledge of vector graphics and commercial production requirements.
You will work from customer requests, develop concepts and proofs, incorporate revisions, and deliver accurate final artwork.
Success in this role requires speed, precision, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
You will collaborate closely with stakeholders while learning established production standards and workflows.
It is an ideal opportunity for a production-minded designer who enjoys solving artwork challenges and turning creative requirements into production-ready files.

• Create, modify, clean up, and recreate professional artwork using Adobe Illustrator and/or CorelDRAW.
• Develop production-ready vector graphics for signage, apparel, promotional products, storefront graphics, and other print applications.
• Review incoming design and quote requests, accurately interpret customer requirements, and develop initial concepts and proofs.
• Revise artwork based on customer or stakeholder feedback and prepare finalized files for production following approval.
• Verify dimensions, resolution, file formats, scaling, and other technical requirements before artwork enters production.
• Convert unsuitable or low-quality customer files into usable production artwork, including recreating raster artwork as vector graphics when required.
• Maintain organized working files and final production assets while following established naming, storage, and approval procedures.
• Prioritize projects according to deadlines and maintain efficient turnaround times for standard and urgent requests.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders about design requirements, questions, revisions, and potential production issues.
• Learn and consistently follow established production standards, workflows, design preferences, and customer expectations.
• Take increasing ownership of incoming design requests as familiarity with processes and requirements grows.
• Contribute to efficient workflows by completing revisions accurately, minimizing unnecessary back-and-forth, and maintaining high-quality output.

Requirements

• Professional graphic design experience with strong fundamentals beyond template-based or social media-focused design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and/or CorelDRAW, with strong practical knowledge of vector artwork.
• Solid understanding of print and production requirements, including raster versus vector graphics, resolution, scaling, dimensions, and file preparation.
• Experience preparing print-ready or production-ready artwork is strongly preferred.
• Experience with signage, large-format printing, apparel, promotional products, print shops, storefront graphics, or related production design is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and other vector or print-production tools.
• Familiarity with Loom and Canva; Canva is considered a secondary tool rather than a core requirement.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to understand instructions and communicate questions clearly.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating relevant graphic design and production work.
• Formal education in graphic design is preferred, although practical production experience and demonstrated technical ability are more important.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to interpret requirements independently, ask thoughtful questions when information is unclear, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable receiving direct feedback, making revisions quickly, and continuously learning new production processes.
• Reliable, organized, adaptable, and capable of taking ownership of a consistent flow of incoming design requests.
• Willingness to complete industry-specific training and apply newly learned production standards and workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rates based on the scope and requirements of the engagement.
• Weekly payments according to the applicable independent contractor agreement.
• Part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Flexible working hours designed around EST business hours, subject to client requirements and agreed availability.
• Free training and upskilling opportunities, including industry-specific production workflow training.
• Ongoing support, guidance, and access to a community of fellow contractors.
• Opportunity to work with international clients and gain experience supporting professional design and production operations.
• Flexible engagement structure governed by a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work.
• Multiple opportunities may be available across different client projects and requirements.