Production Manager

A production manager is responsible for managing the process (bids, scheduling, production and delivery) of producing design projects, from concept through production, including photography, separations, press work and digital production.

Source: RGD Creative Earners Report 2022/23

Average Median Salary:

$93,000

Production Managers Work On:

• Overseeing all aspects of projects at an ad agency or design firm
• Schedules and work backs
• Securing contracts for freelance expertise

Past winners of the Applied Arts Awards

  • 2025 Student Awards Pei Ying Li, Yun Cian Shih, Kai Ci Wang, Mi Fei Huang
    2025
    Student Awards

    Pei Ying Li, Yun Cian Shih, Kai Ci Wang, Mi Fei Huang
  • 2024 Student Awards Michelle Andrews
    2024
    Student Awards

    Michelle Andrews
  • 2024 Student Awards Cristina Palmer, Christina Pisano
    2024
    Student Awards

    Cristina Palmer, Christina Pisano
  • 2025 Advertising Awards Courtney French (Publicis Toronto)
    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Courtney French (Publicis Toronto)