Production Artist

Pointsmith Point-of-purchase Management Services LLC•Katy, TX

2d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Production Artist supports the Creative Services team by preparing, refining, and delivering production-ready artwork, primarily for print and point-of-purchase (POP) materials, with some digital work. The role handles layout, typesetting, asset preparation, and file organization, ensuring deliverables meet brand, technical, and quality standards. The Production Artist works closely with Art Directors and teammates to produce accurate, high-quality work on deadline in a fast-paced environment. The role also provides backup coverage for other Production Artists and assists with additional Creative Services projects as assigned to support department priorities and deadlines.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience as a production artist or production-focused designer, with hands-on print and POP work.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, on Mac.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in photo editing, manipulation, and retouching for print production.
Solid understanding of CMYK, Pantone, and print production standards, including large-format and wide-format output.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, high-quality work while minimizing errors and revisions.
Ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously and meet deadlines.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to take ownership of assignments, follow through on commitments, and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
Clear and proactive communication, including flagging potential issues and asking questions when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience with retail or in-store POP programs, including versioning across multiple store formats.
Experience working with dielines and structural designs for displays or packaging.
Familiarity with substrates and finishing, including rigid boards, vinyl, fabric, lamination, die-cutting, and mounting.
Experience with press checks and color matching at the printer.
Some digital production experience in social and web formats.
Experience using InDesign Data Merge to produce versioned pieces, such as store-specific signage, pricing, or localized POP, from spreadsheet data.

Responsibilities

Typeset and create layouts for print collateral and POP materials, including signage, displays, shelf talkers, banners, and window graphics.
Build print-ready mechanicals on dielines and templates for die-cut, structural, and multi-panel POP pieces.
Prepare and preflight artwork for print and large-format output, checking bleed, trim, CMYK and Pantone color, resolution, fonts, and finishing specifications.
Collect, prepare, and package assets and final files for printers.
Collaborate with Art Directors and other team members to execute approved creative concepts and prepare final production files.
Adapt approved designs across POP formats, sizes, and store programs, as well as occasional digital deliverables.
Review color proofs and production samples to identify and communicate potential quality, color, or printing issues before final production.
Manage and organize design files, templates, dielines, and brand assets.
Make revisions accurately from marked-up proofs and proofread work before release.
Maintain accurate project statuses, communicate progress and potential delays, and manage assigned work through the team's project management software.
Provide backup coverage for other Production Artists and assist with additional Creative Services projects as assigned.