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 Patricia Marinay
    2025
    Student Awards

    Patricia Marinay
  • 2025 Photo/Illustration Awards Paul Hammond (Paul G. Hammond)
    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Paul Hammond (Paul G. Hammond)
  • 2024 Student Awards Brittany Kerr
    2024
    Student Awards

    Brittany Kerr
  • 2025 Design Awards Lisa Stuve (Lisa Stuve and Mike Withers )
    2025
    Design Awards

    Lisa Stuve (Lisa Stuve and Mike Withers )