Production Manager - Advertising Agency
Work is more rewarding when you remove all the barriers to the best thinking. That’s why the big stuff – from brand initiatives to new tech launches to bespoke digital efforts – goes further with Starmark. So come light up some new possibilities for your career as part of our crew.
Starmark proudly follows Agile methodologies agency-wide, so you'll fit right in if you're a self-motivated explorer who plays well with others and loves stellar work that brings results.
As an Agile Team We Value:
- Quick Daily Check-ins: set business priorities, facilitate collaboration, increase transparency, reduce noise, avoid waste
- Solid Planning: Participate in project roadmaps, plan new stories with clients, plan your work in 2-week sprints
- People Who Deliver: All initiatives on time and on budget, while managing multiple projects in an Agile, deadline-driven environment
- Being Able to Respond to Change: Plan for change, remain flexible, collaborate with team and client for success
Production Manager - Advertising Agency
We’re looking for a detail-driven Production Manager to keep our creative engine running smoothly. This role bridges account service, creative, and vendors—ensuring projects flow seamlessly from concept to delivery.
Expectations:
- Prioritize and manage daily production studio workflow to meet deadlines.
- Coordinate the routing and approval process, ensuring accuracy at every step.
- Partner with account and creative teams to keep work consistent across all media.
- Review project inputs, request missing details, and maintain specs (colors, sizes, formats).
- Source and manage vendors—gathering estimates, issuing POs, and maintaining strong relationships.
- Track and calculate costs, prepare client-ready estimates, and resolve billing issues.
- Proofread copy, layouts, and production art for accuracy before release.
- Oversee production supplies and studio needs.
- Secure sequential approvals to ensure timely delivery of creative materials.
- Working knowledge of design and printing technologies.
- Sharp eye for detail with strong proofreading skills.
- Experience managing production budgets, costs, and vendor estimates.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across creative, account, and vendor partners.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects without losing focus.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Media Production, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in production management within an advertising, marketing, or creative agency setting.
- Strong knowledge of print, digital, and emerging media production processes.
- Proven ability to manage vendors, budgets, and timelines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Math and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Implement company policies and procedures
- Keep complete, up-to-date digital files and records
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
We offer paid benefits, paid time off and more.
Starmark is a national integrated marketing agency headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL that specializes in strategic thinking, award-winning creative, branding, advertising, interactive and public relations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Media Production, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of production management experience in an advertising, marketing, or creative agency setting
- Strong knowledge of print, digital, and emerging media production processes
- Proven ability to manage vendors, budgets, and timelines accurately
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Math and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of design and printing technologies
- Strong proofreading skills
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
What We Do
Starmark is a Fort Lauderdale-based, full-service integrated marketing communications agency that uses an Agile, project-based approach to manage complex client programs. Its work spans brand positioning, integrated campaigns, digital experiences and marketing technology development, alongside strategy, advertising, media, data science and public relations. Serving clients across travel, hospitality, B2B, technology, education and healthcare, the company aims to produce measurable business results through creative and data-driven marketing.
