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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Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Pro CommonLook Accessibility Software Suite Microsoft VBA and Python FrameMaker - XML-based publishing architecture (DITA) and multi-channel publishing platforms IT quality assurance automation tools...

Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

TITLE: Graphic Designer LOCATION: This position is remote, with a preference for candidates based in : Latin America and the Caribbean. Applicants must be based in a country within the GMT-3 or...

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Senior Graphic Designer NEW

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

R Senior Graphic Designer ROGERCO, Inc View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) $90,000 Visual and Creative Washington, DC (ON-SITE/OFFICE)...

Print Production & Mailroom Specialist

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

We are seeking a Print Production & Mailroom Specialist to join our team....

Graphic Designer - Brand & Marketing

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

Antithesis is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to develop compelling visual assets for our brand and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for...

Lead Printing Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and...

Graphic Designer, Creative + Paid Media Internship Summer/Fall '25

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

Graphic Designer, Creative + Paid Media Internship 2025 APCO is hiring seniors and recent graduates to join our full-time, paid internship program. APCOs clients include local, national and global...

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Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago

Manage relationships with outside vendors, including freelance graphic designers, print production vendors, and merchandise vendors. Work with printers and procures bids....

Assistant Digital Media Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago

We are looking for a Digital Media Designer for a top entertainment company in Washington DC! Our client is looking for a detailed Assistant Designer to join their team. The Assistant Designer is...

Graphic Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Knowledge of pre-press, offset and digital printing processes. Dual proficiency in Mac and PC platforms required....

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Graphic Designer

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

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Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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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
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 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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