Creative Production Manager

Truth Collective

. Manage incoming creative requests from client intake through design, review, approval, production, and delivery .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with strong production design skills and a keen attention to detail. Capable of managing multiple creative requests and collaborating effectively with clients and production partners in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Creative Cloud ExpertiseProduction Design SkillsClient Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProject Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignProduction DesignImage PreparationFile SetupPrepressArtwork PreparationTypographyLayout DesignVisual DesignBrand System Translation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsClient-Facing SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Adobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAI-Powered Creative ToolsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Creative ProductionAgency EnvironmentIn-House CreativePrint Production ProcessesFast-Paced Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage incoming creative requests from client intake through design, review, approval, production, and delivery
Translate requests into tasks, priorities, timelines, and deliverables
Design, adapt, version, and produce creative across digital, presentation, print, environmental, and production applications
Use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator for image preparation, file construction, prepress, and production-ready artwork and PDFs
Review and QA creative work for accuracy, brand consistency, technical quality, and completeness
Prepare final files and coordinate with print, fabrication, and production partners
Manage client feedback, revisions, approvals, and handoffs
Monitor studio workload, deadlines, priorities, and design capacity
Use AI-powered creative tools for design exploration, image and video generation, versioning, upscaling, and production efficiency
Communicate with clients, designers, production partners, and team members
Participate in rotating studio coverage supporting clients 365 days a year

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, production design, creative production, or a related agency or in-house creative environment
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Strong production-design skills, including image preparation, file setup, prepress, and preparation of production-ready artwork and PDFs
Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, image, and visual design skills across a range of applications
Experience working within established brand systems and translating creative direction across multiple formats and deliverables
Experience managing multiple creative requests, priorities, deadlines, and feedback rounds in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of print and physical production processes and experience preparing files for outside vendors, fabricators, or production partners
Excellent organizational, communication, and client-facing skills
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to review and QA work
Comfortable learning and using project management, collaboration, and AI-powered creative tools
Able to work independently and collaborate closely with a team
Weekend and holiday availability, including non-traditional hours
Ability to work rotating coverage shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential performance bonuses
Additional bonus compensation for holiday coverage
Predictable time off through the rotating schedule