Production Artist Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Docucare / Print Production Associate - Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology,...

Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Assist with preparation and delivery of design files for print production, under the guidance of senior designers or production managers....

Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Passion City Church DC OBJECTIVE To help carry out the mission of Passion City Church, that we are: for God, for people, for the city, and for the world. The Graphic Designer will...

Graphic Designer III

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

Must have knowledge in print-design and understanding of the relationship between design and print production....

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Production Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Production Artist Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Production Artists in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Associate's Degree
16.9%
High School or GED
10.2%
Master's Degree
7.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.7%
Some College
1.9%
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 District of Columbia
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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