Production Artist Jobs in California

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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Writer and Publication Specialist

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 hours ago

The CalSTRS Marketing and Design Strategy unit oversees writing, graphic design, and digital and print production of member publications and newsletters, plus investment, financial and other reports...

Sr. Graphic Designer

  • Ventura, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ventura, CA
  • 1 day ago

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, award winner of the Real Estate Agency Brand of the year in the 26th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend Study and a leader in the real estate...

Graphic Designer

  • West Hollywood, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hollywood, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Graphic Designer executes all prepress production services for print vendors. The Graphic Designer supports production processes and manages asset organization/distribution....

Graphic Designer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Uses computer-based, photomechanical, and traditional methods to implement and maintain print production standards; oversees photo shoots and/or selects appropriate photos for projects; performs all...

Prepress tech

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Prepress tech Pay Rate: $23.75 /hr....

Hiring: Digital Print Production Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Were looking for a Digital Print Production Specialist to join our team, primarily focused on running our roll label finisher and assisting with other production tasks....

Engraver & Graphic Designer

  • Napa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 2 days ago

Engraver & Graphic Designer Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00 pm with unpaid hour lunch Pay: Full time $17 hourly to start. Possibility for raise based on performance. 90 Day Trail Period, at will...

Remote Graphic Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

HOW TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY We maintain a rigorous hiring process to help ensure we only hire the best and most dedicated professionals. Please note that you will not be considered for...

Remote Work

Graphic Designer, Instructional Products

  • Culver City, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 3 days ago

Summary Posted: Mar 11, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200594524 Apples Instructional Products team is a passionate group that creates the Tips app, user guides, and various other...

Graphic Designer II

  • Poway, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 4 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position Overview: Chef Works is seeking a talented Graphic Designer II to join our creative team. This individual will provide graphic design services in the areas...

Graphic Designer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Graphic Designer We're currently looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Graphic Designer to join our San Diego-based studio. This is an on-site, full-time position, Monday through Friday. The ideal...

CAD and Print Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

., screen printing, digital printing, sublimation) and repeat pattern creation. Exceptional eye for color, pattern, and texture, with the ability to translate designs to fabric....

Graphic Designer

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 6 days ago

About the team The Brand Story and Creative team brings Zillow's brand to life through powerful, compelling, and emotive creative executions. We are an agile, fast-paced group of writers,...

Senior Print Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

About Us BAGGU is a design focused bag company based in San Francisco, California. We are a small but hard-working team of people dedicated to making cool bags that feel good to use. For more...

Jr. Graphic Designer (Hybrid)

  • Walnut, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Walnut, CA
  • 6 days ago

Cella Inc Jr. Graphic Designer (Hybrid) in Walnut , California Location: Walnut, CaliforniaJob Type: PermanentCompensation Range: $50,000 - 55,000 per yearWe're seeking a talented Graphic Designer...

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Salary for Production Artist Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Production Artists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.3%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
High School or GED
10.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
Master's Degree
7.7%
Some College
2.0%
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 California
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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