Production Artist Jobs

A Production Artist in the printing industry plays a critical role in refining and finalizing designs before they go to print. They work closely with graphic designers and illustrators, ensuring that all elements of the design, like layouts, graphics, and text, are correctly formatted and ready for print production. This can involve adjusting sizes, creating templates, ensuring design consistency, or fixing any errors in the artwork. They also collaborate with print vendors to verify specifications and confirm that print jobs are completed accurately and on time.

To be successful in this role, a Production Artist needs a strong understanding of design and typography principles, as well as expert proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign). Knowledge of prepress processes is crucial, as is an eye for detail and excellent problem-solving abilities. Some positions may require a certification in graphic design or a related field. In terms of career progression, a Production Artist might previously have worked as a Graphic Designer, a Prepress Technician, or a Junior Art Director.

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Koenig & Bauer

Technician / Mechanic ( Hybrid )

Koenig & Bauer is the oldest, global printing press manufacturer in the world! For more than 200 years, we have been bringing together innovative technology and enthusiasm for tailor-made print...

Remote Work
Koenig & Bauer

Technician / Electrician (Hybrid/Remote)

Koenig & Bauer is the oldest, global printing press manufacturer in the world! For more than 200 years, we have been bringing together innovative technology and enthusiasm for tailor-made print...

Remote Work

Prepress Technician

  • Salem, OR
  • 7 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: Prepare customer supplied electronic files for output using software on the Macintosh and Windows OS platforms. Maintain equipment within the department. Production Duties: Tasks:...

Multi-Color Corporation

Graphic Prepress Specialist

Experience with Hybrid, Esko, GMG or HP Indigo software a plus. Demonstrated ability to learn new technology including new/upgraded software and hardware....

Die Maker / CNC Programmer - Foil & Embossing Prepress Operator 2

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 3 hours ago

Phoenix Color Job Title: Die Maker / CNC Programmer Lakeside Job Title: Prepress Operator 2 Pay: $25.00/hr - 26.50 (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential) Additional Incentives: Up to $100 Safety Shoe...

Digital Marketing/Graphic Design Specialist

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 hours ago

Responsibilities Salt Lake Behavioral Health is seeking a multifaceted team player for our Digital Marketing/Graphic Design Specialist position. Position: Full-time salary position with benefits...

Graphic Designer Needed

  • Miami, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 6 hours ago

GRAPHIC DESIGNER NEEDED /w Experience The Graphic Designer job includes the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and...

Graphic Designer

  • Latrobe, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Latrobe, PA
  • 7 hours ago

Title Graphic Designer EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,...

Graphic Designer/ Marketing Assistant / Assistant Manager

  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

We are an established vehicle vinyl wrap and commercial graphics installer with locations in Central and North Jersey. We are seeking a Graphic Designer to assist with managing our North Jersey...

Graphic Designer

  • Edmonton, AB
  • 7 hours ago
  • Edmonton, AB
  • 7 hours ago

Experience with pre-press, offset and digital printing process....

Graphic Designer

  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 hours ago

$29k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in El Paso County $26k - $51k Per Year Graphic Designer HOT SHOTS BY LOMELI PHOTO LLC Occupation: Graphic Designers Location: El Paso, TX -...

Graphic Design Specialist

  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 11 hours ago

experience Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) experience at expert level Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) experience at expert level Expert knowledge of print...

Page Designer

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 11 hours ago

Ad placement: Work with the advertising makeup department to coordinate ad placements in coordination with editorial print production....

PT Print Production Associate

  • Memphis, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 12 hours ago

The Print Production Associate is a central part of the Print Services team....

Prepress Operator - R28501-4894

  • Niles, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Niles, IL
  • 12 hours ago

at Veritiv Operating Co in Niles, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Purpose: The Role: Prepress Operator Reports to: Prepress Manager Location: Orora Visual- California, Chicago, New Jersey...

Production Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Lean Production
Learn how to apply key elements of Lean Production, from minimizing inventory and reducing setup times, to using 5S and Kaizen, in order to improve quality and productivity in your workplace....
Introduction to 3D for Screen Production
Whether youre a screen practitioner, have live action screen production experience, or you have no prior knowledge and simply want to develop an understanding of 3D, this two-week course will arm...
Crop Production and Soil Management
Enhance your knowledge on crop production and sustainable soil management! Study principles of production ecology, crop & animal production, and soil importance. Explore yield gaps,...

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Salary for Production Artist Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePrinting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Production Artists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.5%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
High School or GED
10.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
Master's Degree
7.8%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Artists
Less than 1 year
31.8%
2-4 years
20.7%
1-2 years
16.2%
None
14.1%
8-10 years
7.6%
6-8 years
7.6%
4-6 years
2.0%


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