Production Artist Jobs in Oakland, 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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Senior Print Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 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...

Sr. Graphic Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 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 (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 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...

Graphic Designer II

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Graphic Designer II is able to work both independently and collaboratively with the graphic design team to design and create files for print and online materials such as reports, social media...

Graphic Designer

  • Mill Valley, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mill Valley, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Understanding of print production processes, digital design best practices, and social media content creation for platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube....

Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising

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

TATCHA Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising in San Francisco , California Who We Are Tatcha is a skincare brand rooted in timeless Japanese wisdom, offering transformative yet kind-to-skin...

Graphic Designer

  • Albany, CA (8 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Albany, CA (8 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Be familiar with print production processes, including file preparation, resolution, color modes, and printing techniques Writing and editing techniques for a variety of audiences....

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Oakland, CA
  • 29 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 29 days ago

What We're Looking For Elevate Your Design Career with HNTB! Now is the perfect time to join a team shaping the future of infrastructure! We're looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to bring...

Junior Graphic Designer [San Francisco]

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

Junior Graphic Designer (GSV) About the Position We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to work collaboratively within the organization's Corporate Partnership Insights team, focused on the...

Manager, Production Artist, Packaging

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

This position will report to the Director of Packaging Print Production....

Sr. Graphic Designer

  • San Rafael, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Graphic Designer

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

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Graphic Designer to join our team on an immediate basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating visually...

Graphic Designer

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

Job Description: Earn up to $7,000 per month (depends on experience) as Graphic Designer at Venture Smarter, your trusted partner in navigating the complex landscape of business growth and...

Kids / Baby Color & Print Designer

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

OUR STORY Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands...

Associate - Global Graphic Designer

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

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative,...

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Production Artist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Production Artist Jobs in Oakland, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Production Artists in Oakland, CA 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 Oakland, 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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