Production Artist Jobs in Appleton, WI

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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Direct Hire Prepress Technician

  • Flex-Staff
  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago

in Adobe Suite products including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro and Photoshop Knowledge of color separations, screens, dot gain, and resolution Understanding of offset printing, flexographic printing...

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Print Production - Digital Die Cutter - 2Nd Shift

  • Smyth Companies LLC
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 11 days ago

PRINT PRODUCTION - DIGITAL DIE CUTTER - 2ND SHIFT Smyth Companies LLC - 2.7 Green Bay, WI Job Details Full-time $17 - $20 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance...

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Electronic PrePress Operator

  • Menasha Corporation
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 13 days ago

Apply knowledge of imposition, color separation and trapping for press. Coordinate Press Oks, work with press operators to manage projects without guidance. Create mylar dieline layouts....

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Printing Technician

  • Green Bay Packaging
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities Works safely and follows all related policies and programs to assure a safe working environment. Responsible for correct reporting of time, production and material usage. Fills...

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Packaging Prepress Operator

  • RR Donnelley & Sons
  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 26 days ago

Services include packaging production artwork, prepress, color management services, flexo platemaking and a range of proofing and prototyping. Note: This role is onsite in Menasha, WI....

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Print Prepress Technician - Direct Hire!

  • Flex-Staff
  • Appleton, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 45+ days ago

in Adobe Suite products including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro and Photoshop Knowledge of color separations, screens, dot gain, and resolution Understanding of offset printing, flexographic printing...

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Lead Graphic Designer

  • Foth
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

, Production & Vendor Coordination Prepare press-ready files and digital deliverables with precision and attention to detail Coordinate with external suppliers for signage, displays, specialty items...

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Demographic Data for Appleton, WI

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Production Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to 3D for Screen Production
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Calculus for Beginners and Artists
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Electrical Industry: Production and Economics
This innovative, three-week course from the University of Padova is designed to illustrate how electricity is produced, and exchanged, and why. Understand how electrical systems have evolved over...

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Salary for Production Artist Jobs in Appleton, WI

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

Highest Education Level

Production Artists in Appleton, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.5%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Master's Degree
8.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
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 Appleton, WI
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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