Job Overview

Our client is looking for a Production Artist to convert approved design concepts and artwork into accurate, press-ready mechanical files for greeting cards, gift wrap, signage, and a wide range of stationery and paper products. This position is heavily focused on prepress and production responsibilities, requiring creativity, sound design judgment, and a strong understanding of color, typography, and composition.

This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and quality throughout the production process.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST (18 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Convert approved creative designs and source files into accurate, press-ready mechanical files.
• Prepare production artwork for greeting cards, gift wrap, stationery, signage, packaging, and related paper products.
• Build and format files according to established printer specifications, production requirements, templates, and company standards.
• Typeset and format editorial copy while maintaining accurate hierarchy, spacing, alignment, readability, and consistency.
• Review files for correct dimensions, bleeds, margins, folds, trims, die lines, color modes, image resolution, and print specifications.
• Create and prepare production plates and file separations for specialty treatments, including spot UV, glitter, foil stamping, die cutting, embossing, and other decorative finishes.
• Make image, color, typography, composition, and layout adjustments as required.
• Retouch, resize, crop, and color-correct images and artwork when necessary.
• Create accurate physical samples, mock-ups, prototypes, and presentation materials.
• Review digital and physical proofs for typography, color, registration, placement, image quality, finishing treatments, and overall accuracy.
• Identify and correct errors before files are released to printers or manufacturing partners.
• Confirm that all design elements, copy, captions, item numbers, barcodes, pricing information, and production instructions correspond with approved specifications.
• Incorporate revisions from Creative, Editorial, Production, and management accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain organized project files and follow established file-naming, version-control, archiving, and digital asset-management procedures.
• Track assigned projects and communicate questions, production concerns, or potential delays promptly.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
• Collaborate with Designers, Art Directors, Editors, Production personnel, and other internal teams throughout the production process.
• Maintain the integrity of approved designs while making necessary technical adjustments for printing and manufacturing.
• Follow company policies regarding confidentiality, copyrighted materials, licensed artwork, fonts, images, and other creative assets.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of three to four years of professional experience in graphic design, production art, prepress, or print production.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of commercial printing, prepress processes, color modes, bleeds, trims, die lines, image resolution, and file preparation.
• Experience preparing files or production plates for specialty treatments such as spot UV, glitter, foil stamping, die cutting, and embossing.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating knowledge of print production, typography, layout, and design is required.
• Degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, print production, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the greeting card, stationery, publishing, packaging, gift, or paper-products industry.
• Experience preparing artwork for overseas printing or manufacturing partners.
• Knowledge of specialty printing and finishing techniques.
• Experience working in a high-volume creative or production environment.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

One application, multiple possibilities: When you apply, our team reviews your background against all current openings, not just this one! If a different role fits your skills, we'll get in touch! We also encourage you to keep exploring our job board and apply directly to any position that excites you.