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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Graphic Designer

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

Graphic Designer Job Employer Name: jon morganSpiderID: 13931816 Location: san francisco, CaliforniaDate Posted: 1/23/2025 Wage: 7000Category: Graphics Design/Commercial Art Job Code: Number Of...

Pre-Press Technician/Graphic Designer

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

Familiarity with HP Indigo, Fiery RIPs, Onyx RIP and printer-side layout/adjustment software, oversize color plotters, and high-speed digital printing equipment a plus. The position is full-time....

Manager, Print Designer

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

production best practices Proven experience preparing production-ready files and working with print vendors Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of print design work Ability to synthesize complex...

Graphic Design Specialist

  • San Pablo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Pablo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Graphic Design Specialist Posting Number: 0002160 Location: Contra Costa College Salary: YEARLY: $79,704, step 1 - $97,080, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placement) Position...

3D Printing Technician/Maker for Immersive Art Sculpture Projects

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position involves: * Maintenance and repair of machines * Upgrading equipment * Manage 3D print production runs * Ordering parts and supplies Skills/knowledge needed include: * General knowledge of...

Graphic Designer

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Introduction THIS IS A\nNEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any\nexisting list and may last approximately one year, but can be...

Production Print Specialist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago

You will have the opportunity to sell large production digital printing devices to C-Level executives and owners of Production Print companies....

Graphic Designer

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

Graphic Designer Job ID 208369 Posted 14-Mar-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Design, Marketing Location(s) San Francisco - California - United States of...

Sr. Graphic Designer

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

Company DescriptionVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and...

Graphic Designer, Direct Response

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

Graphic Designer, Direct Response Visa - 3.9 San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $105,800 - $135,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Health savings account Health insurance...

Sr. Graphic Designer

  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Who Are We? Altard State is a fast- growing girls fashion brand with more than 100 boutiques throughout the country. We are a place of respite and offer a distinctive shopping experience with the...

Demographic Data for San Francisco, CA

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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
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 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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