Production Artist Jobs in Virginia

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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Print Production And Digital Asset Management Manager

  • Reston, VA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 22 hours ago

Demonstrated capacity for digital asset development Advanced proficiency in print production tool, and best practices....

Remote Work

Graphic Designer I for Marketing

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

Position requires a creative and innovative graphic designer to work with and support the internal departments and marketing needs of the university. This position works closely with the...

Remote Work

Graphic Designer (Powerpoint)

  • Arlington, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 10 days ago

Are you a creative mind with a passion for design? We're looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our team on-site in Arlington, VA, and help us create compelling content that resonates...

Graphic Designer III

  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 days ago

Knowledge of print production and file preparation for publishing. Experience using project management tools like Asana. Familiarity with Canva for quick-turn design solutions....

Sports Page Designer and Copy Editor

  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago

Sports Page Designer and Copy Editor Richmond Times-Dispatch-Richmond Offc, 300 E FRANKLIN ST, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America Richmond, VA, USA Req #3305 Thursday, January 9, 2020...

Graphic Designer

  • Arlington, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 20 days ago

Are you a creative mind with a passion for design? We're looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our team on-site in Arlington, VA, and help us create compelling content that resonates...

Graphic Designer

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 27 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 27 days ago

Strong knowledge of prepress and working with print vendors....

Graphic Designer

  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $57.03 to $63.37/hourly (W2) Start Date: 04.21.2025 This role will work closely with communications, marketing, and leaders to create engaging,...

Graphic Designer III

  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Graphic Designer III Job Description Job Title: Graphic Designer III Location: Arlington, VA Duration: 6 Months The Role This role will work closely with communications, marketing, and leaders to...

Student Graphic Designer for Marketing

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Position requires a creative and innovative graphic designer to work with and support the internal departments and marketing needs of the university. This position works closely with the full-time...

Graphic Designer 2 - Tyson's Corner, VA

  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Overview M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments,...

Graphic Designer/Communications Specialist

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and...

Graphic Designer / Website Coordinator

  • Sterling, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description We are looking for a Graphic Designer / Website Coordinator to create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media. Your graphics should capture the...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Production Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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....
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Introduction to 3D for Screen Production
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Salary for Production Artist Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Production Artists in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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