Production Designer

Job Description

Production Designer

Reporting into: Executive Creative Director

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office)

Your Role

The Production Designer will be responsible for executing and adapting creative concepts into production-ready deliverables on the New York Lottery account and a broader list of clients across the portfolio. This role ensures that all creative outputs are consistent, accurate, and optimized for final production across print, digital, social, and out-of-home channels.

As a core member of the New York Lottery team, the Production Designer will partner closely with art directors, copywriters, producers, and project managers to uphold design excellence and brand consistency. This individual must bring a meticulous eye for detail, a deep understanding of production specifications, and the agility to adapt work across multiple platforms while maintaining creative integrity.

What You Do

Design Execution & Production

• Translate creative layouts into polished, production-ready files across print, digital, social, and OOH channels.
• Adapt master designs into multiple formats, sizes, and localizations while ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
• Apply motion design and animation in After Effects, following approved design systems and brand motion principles to bring static assets to life.
• Produce final animated and static assets based on production and mechanical specifications across all formats and platforms.
• Explore and leverage available AI tools within the agency to streamline production workflows, enhance efficiency, and elevate creative output.
• Research emerging AI-driven design and production tools, sharing insights and best-practice recommendations with the broader team.
• Prepare and package final artwork for vendors, printers, and developers with precision and accuracy.
  
  

Quality Control & File Management

• Conduct thorough quality checks for typography, imagery, resolution, and formatting before release.
• Ensure all deliverables meet technical specifications (color profiles, bleeds, crop marks, aspect ratios, etc.).
• Maintain organized file structures, asset libraries, and version histories to support smooth workflow.
  
  

Collaboration & Workflow Integration

• Partner with Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, and Producers to ensure creative concepts are faithfully executed.
• Work closely with Project Managers to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities across the portfolio.
  
  

Culture & Contribution

• Serve as a dedicated creative partner on the New York Lottery team, supporting high-quality output under fast-moving timelines.
• Bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset to cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of craft, consistency, and pride in final deliverables.
  
  

What You Bring

• 1-2 years of production design or studio design experience in an advertising or creative agency environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects required) and Figma.
• Experience building motion assets in After Effects, applying animation principles to type, layout, and design systems.
• Interest in and familiarity with AI-driven creative tools for image generation, design adaptation, and workflow automation.
• Working knowledge of design adaptation for both digital and print platforms.
• Detail-oriented approach with the ability to identify and correct visual and technical errors.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Collaborative spirit and strong communication skills for working with creative and production teams.
  
  

At McCann New York, each team member plays a significant role in our success. We recognize that our team members' contributions may extend beyond this job description. The job description is designed to outline primary responsibilities, qualifications, and role scope. It does not restrict team members or the organization to only those specified duties.

Location:

McCann New York team members must reside in or be willing to relocate to the New York Tristate area unless otherwise agreed upon by their manager and McCann New York’s Human Resources team. McCann New York is a hybrid workplace with three days in-office per week.

Salary Range

The salary for this role is $65,000. Salary ranges depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

How We Uphold McCann Values

Bravery: We embrace innovation and take thoughtful risks to drive bold ideas forward.

• We approach challenges with courage, resilience, and an openness to new ideas. We encourage respectfully pushing boundaries, thinking outside the box, and proposing bold, innovative solutions, even if they come with some risk. Being brave also means standing up for what we believe in, respectfully challenging the status quo when necessary, and speaking up for others.
  
  

Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and hold ourselves accountable in all that we do.

• We consistently follow through on commitments, speak up when something feels off, and communicate openly, even when it’s challenging. We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, are willing to admit mistakes, and are always aiming to do the right thing. By exemplifying integrity, we build trust within our teams and with our Clients, laying a foundation of reliability and respect across all our interactions.
  
  

Generosity: We create a collaborative, inclusive environment by supporting, celebrating, and uplifting each other with kindness, compassion, and empathy.

• We go above and beyond for others, showing kindness and giving time and resources to help our colleagues succeed. This includes sharing knowledge, mentoring, and being a resource for others, as well as celebrating others’ accomplishments and contributions. We believe in creating a collaborative and supportive environment where we lift each other up. Generosity also means being inclusive, welcoming diverse perspectives, and showing empathy for others’ experiences and challenges.
  
  

How We Care For McCanners

• Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
• Time Well Taken: paid time off to take personal/vacation time off away from work as you deem consistent with your duties, the Company’s needs and its obligations
• 80 hours of Paid Sick Time per calendar year
• 21 paid Company Holidays
• Access to Spark, a learning and skill platform for your growth and development
• 401k Retirement with 6% employer matching
• Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave ranging from 12 to 16 weeks
  
  

Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

The strength of our creative capability and innovative thinking has led to some of the world's most celebrated, effective, game-changing work for top brands. Maximizing that strength means bringing together an extensive mix of socially, culturally, and cognitively diverse talent — and creating conditions where they feel empowered to boldly share the fullest expression of their unique worldview. We fiercely believe in the power of creativity and innovation to positively influence society and inspire greater equity and inclusion within the communities we serve. So, every day we deliberately and intentionally choose to embody our global philosophy of Conscious Inclusion and, in turn, fuel our mission to help brands earn a meaningful role in people's lives.