Senior Production Designer

Situation

Senior Designer ensuring flawless execution of creative design materials at Situation agency. Mentoring team members and optimizing production workflows for high-quality standards.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver error-free, production-ready files that meet the highest quality standards and reduce revisions.
Support team growth by mentoring team members on best practices and production techniques.
Design and layout assets based on spec sheets through to final proofing.
Maintain an average of 34 hours of billable work per week.
Provide expertise in production to influence the quality and feasibility of creative projects.
During downtime, work on other design-related projects and initiatives.
Partner with designers to ensure concepts are feasible and meet production standards.
Mentor team members on production best practices and technical techniques.
Deliver production ready files, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications.
Build out mechanicals as needed for release of front of house and out of home media.
Work with production team to proof and provide quality control of the individual assets prior to posting.
Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to maintain seamless production workflows.
Conduct pre-flight checks to guarantee quality and minimize errors.
Address client needs promptly to ensure satisfaction and smooth delivery.
Optimize production processes to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
Uphold the agency’s values of innovation and excellence in all aspects of work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of creative design experience, ideally in entertainment or agency environments.
Knowledge of the Broadway space or live event marketing.
A strong portfolio of high-impact, multi-platform campaigns—in theater, live events, or adjacent industries.
Proven experience mentoring creative teams and developing talent.
Fluency across digital, video, social, and experiential channels; familiarity with emerging tools and trends (including AI) is a plus.
Comfortable managing multiple accounts while maintaining high creative standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)
Retirement plan with employer match
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
Paid family leave
Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
Wellness resources
Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

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Hard Skills & Tools

production techniquesdesign and layoutproofingquality controlpre-flight checksmechanicalsmulti-platform campaignscreative design

Soft Skills

mentoringteam growthcollaborationclient satisfactionprocess optimizationcommunication