Production Designer & Studio Operations Assistant (Part-Time)

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Production Designer & Studio Operations Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Vaughan, ON (On-site only)
Job Type: Part-time (up to 30 hrs/week)
Pay: $18–$20/hour CAD

Company: MT Creator Studio – Custom Signs & Print

ABOUT THE ROLE

MT Creator Studio is a growing sign & print studio serving local businesses and online customers across Canada.

We are hiring a Production Designer & Studio Operations Assistant to support daily studio execution.
This role is hands-on, production-focused, and operational.

This is not a creative director, branding, or marketing role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Production Design (Primary)

Create fast, clean production designs for:
Business cards, flyers, brochures, menus
Signs (window graphics, banners)
Wrap visuals (concept level only)
Execute designs using provided references and instructions
Prepare print-ready Adobe Illustrator files (no fixes required)
Work accurately with metric & imperial dimensions
Speed expectations:

Business cards / flyers concepts: ~20 minutes
Simple sign layouts: ~30 minutes
Wrap visual concepts: 2–3 hours
Website & Online Stores (Execution Only)

Update and build Wix pages from brief
Upload products, variants, pricing, images
Maintain store structure (categories, shipping, pickup)
Etsy & Amazon Operations

Reply to customer messages
Create mockups
Prepare ready-to-print files
Keep order flow organized and on time
Light Studio & Production Support

Pack orders
Track stock, materials, and packaging
Assist with small Etsy/Amazon production:
Vinyl weeding
T-shirt printing
Keychains, rings, stickers, tape
Final product assembly
No cleaning. No heavy sign production. No installs.

REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Strong experience with Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Print production knowledge (bleed, scale, CMYK, outlines)
Comfortable preparing files for large-format printing
Fast, organized, and detail-oriented
Good English communication
Willing to work on-site only in Vaughan
Comfortable with hands-on studio work
WORK SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday
Up to 6 hours/day
Maximum 30 hours/week
Fixed schedule (not freelance, not flexible hours)
PAY & GROWTH

$18/hour starting
Up to $20/hour based on performance
Opportunity to increase responsibility over time
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

✔ Production-minded designers
✔ People who like structure and clear instructions
✔ Operators who value speed and accuracy

Not suitable for agencies, freelancers, or creative directors
Not remote or hybrid

HIRING PROCESS

Resume + portfolio review
Short design speed test
Paid half-day in-studio trial
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
On-site parking
Application question(s):

This is a fast-paced, production-focused, on-site role. Are you comfortable producing designs quickly from references and following exact instructions without creative ownership?
Experience:

production design (Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop): 2 years (required)
sign shop or print production: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person