Production Artst

Overview

Our Katy, TX based agency client is looking for to start a temp to perm Production Artist with a prepress background to work onsite 5 days a week to start:

Start: ASAP after interview process

Duration: temp to perm

Pay: $30-$33/hr temp (60-70K perm)

Onsite 5 days per week in Katy, TX to start, some flexibility with working remotely in future

Position Summary:

The Production Artist is responsible for translating creative concepts into accurate, production-ready files across print and digital channels. This role bridges design and execution, ensuring brand consistency, technical precision, and adherence to production specifications, deadlines, and vendor requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

File Preparation & Production

• Prepare final artwork files for print, digital, packaging, OOH, and marketing collateral
• Ensure all files meet technical specifications (dimensions, bleed, resolution, color profiles, dielines, etc.)
• Perform preflight checks to confirm accuracy before release to vendors or internal deployment
• Adapt master designs into multiple sizes, formats, and versions

Quality Control

• Review layouts for alignment, typography accuracy, image quality, and brand compliance
• Correct formatting, spacing, and consistency issues
• Verify color accuracy (CMYK/RGB/Pantone) and output settings
• Maintain version control and naming conventions

Collaboration

• Work closely with Graphic Designers, Art Directors, Marketing, and Print/Digital Vendors
• Interpret creative briefs and design intent while applying production best practices
• Troubleshoot production challenges with vendors and internal teams

Asset Management

• Organize and maintain production files, templates, and digital assets
• Archive final files according to company workflow standards
• Manage font libraries, linked assets, and templates

Process & Workflow

• Follow established brand guidelines and production workflows
• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, templates, and production systems

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills

• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop required)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Print production (bleed, die lines, )
• File packaging and preflight
• Experience preparing files for:
• Offset and digital print
• Large format
• Packaging production

Professional Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and file management skills
• Ability to follow brand standards precisely
• Time management and deadline discipline
• Clear communication with creative and production teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of production art or prepress experience
• Experience working with print vendors and understanding print specifications
• Knowledge of packaging die lines and mechanicals
• Familiarity with DAM systems or workflow tools
• Basic motion or digital ad production knowledge (HTML5, social formats)

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven creative or marketing environment
• High-volume asset production
• Cross-functional collaboration with design, marketing, and external vendors

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