Production Artist/Production Designer

M+C Saatchi Group•Washington, DC

47d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

M&C Saatchi World Services US is seeking a detail-oriented, technically skilled Production Artist/Production Designer to deliver high-quality creative and communications products across federal programs. The role transforms creative concepts into polished, production-ready assets for digital, print, social media, presentations, campaign materials, and multimedia channels. It also originates first-pass layouts and design options when needed, working under creative direction and supporting the senior creative team. The position works closely with creative, design, art direction, multimedia, UX, account, and communications teams. It requires maintaining brand consistency, technical accuracy, accessibility and Section 508 compliance, usability, and production quality across deliverables. The successful candidate can move between technical file preparation and design work, manage multiple projects and high-volume production workflows, and contribute to improving creative operations and asset management. This is a hybrid role requiring regular ability to commute to the Rosslyn, Virginia, or New York, New York, office. The ideal candidate lives in the greater NYC area or the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment, as well as undergo a federal background investigation. A minimum of five years of experience is required; a relevant degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Requirements

At least five years of experience.
Experience preparing production-ready creative assets in a professional design, communications, marketing, or multimedia environment.
Strong understanding of layout design, typography, color management, formatting standards, and visual quality control.
Ability to design original layouts and typographic treatments, with a portfolio showing range across formats.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Experience adapting creative assets across digital, print, presentation, and social media formats.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve inconsistencies, formatting issues, and production challenges.
Experience working with design systems, brand guidelines, templates, component libraries, and visual identity frameworks.
Ability to manage multiple production tasks and deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Strong organizational skills, including experience with asset libraries, file management systems, and version control.
Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, writers, multimedia specialists, UX teams, and communications professionals.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
U.S. citizenship is required by the government contract.
Must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment.
Must be willing to undergo a rigorous federal background investigation, including review of personal finances, criminal history, employment history, and drug use.
Able to commute regularly to the Rosslyn, VA, or New York, NY, office.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accessibility requirements, including Section 508 and WCAG standards.
Familiarity with motion graphics, light animation, video formatting, or multimedia production workflows.
Experience supporting federal government, public affairs, international development, or mission-driven communications programs.
A BA, BFA, or BS in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Arts, Multimedia Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, or relevant experience.
Residence in the greater NYC area or the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region is ideal.

Responsibilities

Prepare production-ready assets for digital, print, presentation, and social media distribution.
Adapt existing creative assets across formats, platforms, aspect ratios, and channel requirements while maintaining visual consistency and brand integrity.
Apply visual design decisions and finalize layouts, typography, color treatments, graphic elements, and formatting to meet enterprise brand standards.
Support campaign production by preparing, refining, and optimizing creative assets for publication and distribution.
Originate initial layout concepts and design options for digital, print, social media, presentation, and campaign content based on creative direction or brand guidelines, for senior creative team review.
Collaborate with designers, art directors, UX specialists, multimedia producers, and communications teams to refine visual materials.
Ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines, accessibility requirements, Section 508 compliance, usability standards, and quality expectations.
Conduct detailed quality assurance reviews of layout, spacing, alignment, typography, color consistency, and formatting.
Prepare files for print production, including specifications, resolution, color profiles, and other production requirements.
Optimize digital assets for web, mobile, presentation, and social media platforms.
Maintain organized file structures, asset libraries, templates, naming conventions, and version control processes.
Support high-volume production cycles while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
Contribute to improving production workflows, asset management processes, and creative operations.
Stay current on design production best practices, accessibility requirements, and emerging creative technologies.

Benefits

12 weeks of full pay for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
Choice of three medical plans: HSA at no cost, EPO 75% employer-funded, or PPO 65% employer-funded.
70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage.
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
401(k) with 5% employer match.
Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription.
Mental health support through EAP and Self Space services.
Work from anywhere for up to two weeks per year, subject to approval.
Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings, and other activities.
Career development opportunities within a fast-growing global organization.
Flexible hybrid working environment.