Senior Production Designer

Mission

The Senior Designer ensures the flawless execution of creative design materials, bridging

creative concepts and technical precision to deliver production-ready files that meet the

highest quality standards. This role optimizes workflows, mentors team members on best

practices, and collaborates with internal teams and vendors to streamline the production

process while maintaining consistency and excellence across all outputs.

Key Outcomes

• 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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and 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

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

We are Situation, a marketing and advertising agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. We partner with leading live experience-based brands across theater, culture, and entertainment to create campaigns that break through, sell tickets, and spark cultural conversation. Situation is part of Situation Group, a collective of award-winning advertising agencies.