Graphic Design Production Artist

Syneos Health Communications; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health communications company is seeking a Graphic Design Production Artist to assist in the production of graphic materials and collaborate with creative teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, with 5–10 years of experience and expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and have a passion for design. Join us in creating impactful deliverables that inspire change.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in Graphic Design.
• Strong knowledge of prepress formats and four-color printing.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist teams in producing graphic material for projects.
• Layout and prepare print files per vendor specifications.
• Collaborate with creative teams for project implementation.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Graphic Design

Macintosh systems

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Sketch

Figma

PowerPoint

Job description

Graphic Design Production Artist
Syneos Health Communications

You sweat the small stuff because you know that great design is in the details. As a Graphic Design Production Artist, you assist teams in the production of graphic material, packaging, display, and advertising projects, and more. You collaborate with Art Directors, Designers, and Graphic Designers to format artwork, ensure print quality standards are met, and often collect, process, and organize files. You are self‑motivated – you have a true passion coupled with the exceptional ability to translate the vision of our clients into high quality and impactful deliverables. You would also be responsible for troubleshooting problems that may arise with a piece and coming up with creative solutions to make sure things happen the way they’re supposed to. You’re the right fit for this unique Graphic Design Production Artist role with BoldSky.

Responsibilities

• Mid‑Level Graphic Designer: Core contributor to projects, owns bigger pieces, and proficient at adhering to brand standards.
• Report to the Discipline Lead for project assignments; collaborate with creative teams for implementation and direction.
• Layout files, make prescribed edits, and prepare print files per vendor specifications.
• Work closely with account, creative, and creative services departments as part of an integrated team.
• Adhere to agency vision and uphold client style guidelines.
• Traditional studio support including mock‑ups and presentation materials.
• Deliver quality work on time and within budget.
• Create production‑ready files for print and digital, including edits to existing layouts.
• Prepare mechanical print files according to vendor specs and brand style guides.
• Coordinate with project managers on schedule and hours.
• Maintain server structure and guide others on file organization.
• Support onboarding for studio process and file structure.
• Manage brand assets, logos, and workflow within the brand.
• Champion BoldSky workflow and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field, with agency/studio experience.
• 5–10 years’ experience in Graphic Design.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Strong knowledge of Macintosh systems.
• Extensive prepress knowledge including formats, resolution, and four‑color printing.
• Excellent communication and direction‑giving skills.
• Strong design sense: layout, composition, hierarchy, typography, and color.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Team player with ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under deadlines.
• Management experience a plus.
• Experience with Sketch and/or Figma a plus.
• Experience with PowerPoint, animation, digital/video a plus.
• Experience working in DAM systems a plus.

Additional Qualities

• Able to understand and implement direction.
• Industry application: quick learner with strong functional and technical knowledge of both the client’s and agency’s businesses.
• Demonstrating ownership and proactivity.
• Willingness to be flexible.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Boldsky Creative Studio supports more than 12+ Syneos Health marketing and communication agencies as well as direct‑to‑customer engagements. We function as the agencies’ creative execution and production arm, implementing their creative vision. As part of Syneos Health, our agencies – consisting of leading brands and experts in advertising, branding, public relations, managed markets and medical communications – are engaged in every point of influence in health, providing real‑world insight into markets and audiences in ways that no other partner could.

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