Production Manager - AdFarm

Company Overview

AdFarm is a 40+-year-old agri‑marketing business whose purpose is to be a catalyst for the evolution of agriculture. We help agriculture move forward by reinforcing the importance of service in how we work and behave—toward our clients, suppliers, connections, and our fellow AdFarmers. Our team bridges the gap between producer and consumer.

We specialize in strategic planning, creative services, public relations, media planning, marketing science, content creation and research. Our clients share a central focus in agriculture and food, ranging from multinational corporations to start‑ups in seed, crop protection, fertility, agtech, animal health, equipment and more.

As Production Manager you will bridge the gap between creative vision and flawless execution. You will manage the agency’s in‑house studio operations and oversee the production of various creative assets. The role demands a blend of creative understanding, technical expertise and strong operational discipline, and reports to the Global Creative Director.

• Lead, manage and hold the Production team accountable (LMA).
• Identify and address bottlenecks in the production process.
• Implement and maintain digital asset management systems.
• Lead the production of creative assets—including photography, videography, graphic design and digital content.
• Develop and manage production timelines, budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, account management) and external vendors (freelancers, printers, post‑production houses).
• Ensure all production deliverables meet quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Manage digital asset libraries and ensure proper file organization.
• Source and manage external vendors, including photographers, videographers and post‑production specialists.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure adherence to quality and budget requirements.
• Build and maintain strong positive relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Global CD & ACD to ensure seamless integration of studio and production activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to production team members.
• Foster and promote a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Videography, Film Production, Graphic Design or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in a studio and production management role within an advertising or marketing agency.
• Strong understanding of photography, videography, print and digital content production.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard software (Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, project management tools).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Experience with studio equipment and maintenance.
• Experience managing budgets and vendors.

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage through a cost‑shared premium model.
• Automatic 3% RRSP contribution on an annual basis.
• Health Spending Account.
• Health and cell‑phone reimbursements.
• Hybrid working environment.

Culture is everything for us. We hire according to shared values and mutual respect, seeking like‑minded individuals eager to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team.