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FastSigns

Production Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Training & development Production Designer We're an independently owned FASTSIGNS franchise in Irvine. Locally run, tight-knit, and growing. The team: one outside sales rep, a store manager, a ...

TP-Link Systems Inc.

Production Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Juggle multiple projects and shifting priorities without letting quality slip Requirements * 5+ years of experience as a production designer, layout artist, or technical graphic designer * Strong ...

Smart Meetings

Production Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

... Production Designer. This role works closely with our production and events teams to bring creative concepts to life across both print and digital platforms, with a primary focus on producing high ...

Excel Sports Management

Production Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

We are seeking a Production Designer to join our New York office, supporting our directors and the broader agency in the execution and production of high-quality design work. This role is highly ...

Apres Management Inc

Production Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

We are currently seeking to add a Production Designer to our team. The successful candidate will: * Interpret design intent packages and execute working drawings for quoting, production, and ...

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Tuckernuck

Production Designer

Washington, DC

$60K - $65K/yr

Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Production Designer to join our growing creative team. This role is essential in bringing our brand to life across all digital and ...

ALO

Production Designer

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

OVERVIEW We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Designer to support the execution of digital-first brand creative across marketing channels and platforms. This role is highly executional ...

TP-Link Systems Inc.

Production Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Juggle multiple projects and shifting priorities without letting quality slip Requirements * 5+ years of experience as a production designer, layout artist, or technical graphic designer * Strong ...

DR Horton

Production Designer

Arlington, TX · On-site

R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Production Designer . The right candidate is responsible for producing, updating, and maintaining high-quality digital and print marketing assets that ...

RH

Production Designer

Corte Madera, CA · On-site +1

$105K - $125K/yr

RH is seeking a Production Designer to support the creation and execution of our Sourcebook, ensuring the highest standards of design accuracy, consistency, and craftsmanship across every page. This ...

Excel Sports Management

Production Designer

New York, NY

$70K - $80K/yr

We are seeking a Production Designer to join our New York office, supporting our directors and the broader agency in the execution and production of high-quality design work. This role is highly ...

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Foreign Policy

Production Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

The production designer will report to the executive creative director and work closely with our senior creative director for product, along with our brand designer. They will create materials for ...

Aquent

Production Designer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Jun 29, 2026 Aquent is partnering with a major retail brand to identify a Production Designer to support their internal creative team. This contract role is ideal for a designer who thrives in fast ...

TP-Link Systems Inc.

Production Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Juggle multiple projects and shifting priorities without letting quality slip Requirements * 5+ years of experience as a production designer, layout artist, or technical graphic designer * Strong ...

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DR Horton, Inc.

Production Designer

Arlington, TX · On-site

R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Production Designer . The right candidate is responsible for producing, updating, and maintaining high-quality digital and print marketing assets that ...

D.R. Horton, Inc

Production Designer

Arlington, TX · On-site

R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Production Designer . The right candidate is responsible for producing, updating, and maintaining high-quality digital and print marketing assets that ...

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How much do production designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for production designer in the United States is $35.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $49.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Production Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Designer, you need expertise in visual storytelling, set design, and art direction, often supported by a degree in theatre, film, or design. Familiarity with design software like Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and CAD programs, as well as experience managing budgets and production schedules, is typically required. Strong collaboration, creativity, and leadership skills help Production Designers work effectively with directors, producers, and crew. These competencies ensure the visual coherence and impact of a production, helping to bring creative visions to life within project constraints.

What is the difference between Production Designer vs Art Director?

AspectProduction DesignerArt Director
CredentialsRelevant degree in design, architecture, or related field; experience in film or TV productionSimilar credentials; often with experience in art and design roles in media
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, theater, or commercial production setsFilm, TV, advertising, and media production environments
Industry UsagePrimarily in film, TV, and theaterCommonly in film, TV, advertising, and media industries

While both roles involve visual design and collaboration on media projects, the Production Designer is responsible for the overall visual concept and environment, whereas the Art Director manages the execution of that vision, overseeing the art department and design team.

What are some common challenges production designers face when collaborating with directors and other creative teams?

Production designers often encounter challenges balancing their creative vision with the director’s concepts and the practical limitations of budgets and timelines. Effective communication is essential, as the role requires translating abstract ideas into tangible sets and visual elements that align with the overall story. Additionally, production designers must collaborate closely with costume, lighting, and props departments to ensure a cohesive visual style across all aspects of the production. Flexibility and problem-solving skills are crucial to adapt quickly to changes in script, location, or resources.

What does a Production Designer do?

A Production Designer is responsible for the overall visual look and feel of a film, television show, theater production, or commercial. They work closely with the director and other key departments to design and create sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, and costumes that bring the story to life. Their work ensures that every visual element supports the narrative and enhances the audience's experience. Production Designers also manage art department budgets, supervise set construction, and ensure that the design vision is carried out throughout the project.

What Is a Production Designer?

A production designer works in a film, TV, or theater art department. As a production designer, you have a crucial role in set design and creating the visual tone of a production. Your job duties involve working closely with the head of the department, as well as directors and producers, to come up with the right visual style for the story. You are responsible for making or securing props, developing lighting, directing other people in your department, and discussing all aspects of the production’s visual elements with the costume designers and set designers.

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Infographic showing various Production Designer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $73,691 per year, or $35.4 per hour.
Production Designer

Production Designer

FastSigns

Irvine, CA • On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Production Designer
We're an independently owned FASTSIGNS franchise in Irvine. Locally run, tight-knit, and growing. The team: one outside sales rep, a store manager, a production crew, and one graphic designer. That designer seat is the one this posting is for, and it's the seat the rest of the shop revolves around. Without good art, nothing gets printed, cut, or installed. You will not be one of twelve designers shipping into a queue. You'll be the designer. What you build today goes out the door this week and shows up on a building, a vehicle, a tradeshow booth, or a storefront soon after.
We make signs, vehicle graphics, banners, wall and window graphics, ADA and wayfinding, dimensional letters, and decals. Basically anything visual a local business needs. Customers range from single retail jobs to multi-location rollouts.
What you'll actually do day to day
Design and prepress (most of your time)
  • Build new artwork from customer briefs, rough sketches, or "make it look like this."
  • Take customer-supplied art (often a low-res JPG of a logo from 2009) and rebuild or clean it up so it actually prints.
  • Prep production-ready files: outline fonts, embed images, scale at output size, set bleeds, color-manage for our output devices.
  • Maintain the customer logo and art library so we're not rebuilding the same files every order.
  • Inspect every job before it goes to output: right material, right device settings, right size, right colors.

Running print and cut production
  • Operate the roll-to-roll printer: color management, media loading, RIP and print queue, quality checks. That list grows as the shop grows. A desktop UV printer, a flatbed, and a second roll-to-roll are on the roadmap, and you'll be trained on and running those too.
  • Operate the vinyl plotter: set up cut paths, load rolls, run cuts, weed, mask, and hand off (or apply, depending on the job).

File prep for other equipment (you won't run these)
  • Prep files for the CNC router: clean vectors, proper tool paths, accounting for kerf, tabs, and material. The operator depends on you sending files that don't waste material or burn time.
  • Prep files for the laser cutter: correct line weights and colors for cut vs. score vs. raster. Same idea. The operator's day goes well or badly based on your file.

Light hands-on production
  • Laminate prints when the job calls for it.
  • Mount printed vinyl or paper to substrate (foam board, ACM, coroplast, etc.).
  • Help out with applications and finishing when production is slammed and you're between design jobs.

Customer-facing when needed
  • Occasionally hop on a quick call or email thread with a customer to clarify direction before you burn hours going down the wrong path.

What we're looking for
  • Real proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (the workhorse), Photoshop, and InDesign. Not "I took a class once." We mean sit-down-and-work proficiency.
  • 2+ years of design experience. Sign, print, or production background is a big plus. We'll also consider strong designers from adjacent fields if you're willing to learn the production side fast.
  • Solid file hygiene. Layered, named, organized. We have to come back to your files months later, and so does the next designer we hire.
  • Comfort with print production realities: bleeds, color profiles, vector vs. raster, why a 72dpi logo is a problem.
  • Willingness to get up from the desk. This is not a pure-design seat. You'll be on your feet part of the day, running equipment and working with materials alongside the design work.
  • Ability to prioritize across 10 to 20 active jobs without dropping balls.
  • High school diploma or equivalent. Formal design training is great but not required if you can do the work.

Growth
Because of how the team is structured, growth here looks like whatever you're good at and want to do more of. Two real paths, and you pick:
  • Depth in design Take on the harder, more creative jobs. Own brand work for repeat customers. As we hire a second designer down the road, become the lead.
  • Breadth into production Cross-train on the CNC and laser cutter so you can take a job from concept to finished sign without handoffs. As we add equipment, become the person who knows every machine in the shop.

We'll figure out which path fits as we get to know you. Either one is real.
The basics
  • Full-time, on-site at our Irvine shop.
  • Monday through Friday, daytime hours.
  • Paid time off, 401(k) with match, and competitive pay. Happy to discuss specifics when we talk.

How to apply
Send a resume and a portfolio (link or PDF). Portfolio matters more than the resume, so show us actual work. If you've done sign or print production, put that up front.
Compensation: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.
Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement.
Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.

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