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
