Production Artist Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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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Freelance Graphic Designer (Web and Print)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Freelance Graphic Designer (Web and Print) image 1 of 1 compensation: Based on experience Hi! We're looking for a freelance graphic designer to collaborate on upcoming projects. This is a remote,...

Graphic Designer - CPG, Amazon A+, Catalog

  • Larkspur, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Larkspur, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with the creative and marketing team to maintain brand consistency across all materials.Participate in the print production process, ensuring that designs are optimized for print and meet...

Sr Production Artist, Gap

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Who You Are Expert knowledge of different image, color, and file requirements for digital vs. print applications; Minimum 3-5 years experience and college degree; Prepress/Printing experience is a plus...

TEMP Packaging Production Artist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago

This position will report to the Director of Packaging Print Production....

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Salary for Production Artist Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Production Artists in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Associate's Degree
16.9%
High School or GED
10.1%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.7%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Artists in San Francisco, CA
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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