Graphic Designer / Production Artist

Spirit League; Sausalito (CA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Marin Open Studios is seeking a Graphic Designer / Production Artist for print and digital media. The contract runs Jan 15 to Apr 15, 2027 (3 months) with potential extension and mentorship from the previous team. Requires 10+ years in catalogue/publication design, plus mastery of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro.

Remote work is allowed, ideally near Marin County. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in catalogue and/or publication design with samples.
• Experience in print and digital advertising design and production (with samples).
• Proficient using Adobe InDesign to set up and produce all printed and digital products.
• Batch process images in Photoshop and revise maps using Illustrator.
• Experience using Acrobat Pro to create print-ready PDFs and digital-ready files.
• Must have own equipment and software.
• Remote work okay, ideally near Marin County.
• Highly organized, able to multitask, meet deadlines and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce 52-page Tour Guide using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro, with 260+ artists’ artwork and editorial pages; deadline around March 21.
• Design Tour Guide cover and develop 3–5 concepts for board review.
• Create maps showing participants’ studio locations for the Tour Guide.
• Design and produce 30–35 print and digital ads; coordinate with partners for deadlines.
• Manage design and print production for Marin Open Studios collateral: posters, signage, postcards, and website imagery.

Skills

Catalogue design

Publication design

Print advertising

Digital advertising

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat Pro

Organization

Tools

Mac OS 12.7+

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat Pro

Google Sheets

Job description

Graphic Designer / Production Artist for Print and Digital
Marin Open Studios
Marin County, CA

** THIS IS A PAID POSITION **
** IMPORTANT - WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING CANDIDATES THAT LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA - BAY AREA/ MARIN COUNTY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Only local applicants are being considered at this time.

DURATION: January 15 - April 15, 2027 (3 months with possibility for extension)
Mentorship is provided by previous team

Requirements

• Have 10+ years experience in catalogue and/or publication design and production (with samples)
• Have print and digital advertising design and production experience (with samples)
• Be proficient using Adobe InDesign to set up and produce all printed and digital products
• Be able to batch process images in Photoshop and revise maps using Adobe Illustrator
• Have experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro to make print-ready PDFs and digital-ready files for publication
• Have your own equipment and software
• Work remotely, but ideally be in or near the Marin County area
• Be extremely organized and able to multitask, meet deadlines and interact with a team of administrators and participating artists

Required systems and software knowledge of

• Mac OS 12.7 or above
• Adobe Suite of tools:
• InDesign - for print & digital document production
• Photoshop - for photo editing, batch processing, map production
• Illustrator - for map production
• Acrobat Pro - for PDF creation, editing, map production files
• Must be able to edit Google spreadsheets

SCOPE OF WORK: Beginning Jan. 15

TOUR GUIDE for ANNUAL EVENT: Produce 52-page Tour Guide using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro. Includes 260+ artists’ artwork images and info, plus editorial pages and advertising. Deadline for all print production approximately March 21. Printing by local magazine for insert in May issue. Review and approve all pages for final printing.

TOUR GUIDE COVER: Identify and design cover for Tour Guide based on participating artworks. Develop concept for 3-5 design options for Board final review and decision. This design will be replicated in all visual communications for the Open Studios season Jan-May.

MAPS: Create maps showing location of the participants’ studios to be used in the Tour Guide.

ADVERTISING: Advertising design and production begins in February for long lead print. Design and produce 30-35 print and digital ads of varying sizes for publication in local media. Coordinate with advertising/media partners to provide customized ads per their deadlines. Advertising runs as needed throughout the year with the large majority in April and early May.

OTHER COLLATERAL: Manage design and/or print production for Marin Open Studios and gallery events, including posters, signage, postcards, primary website image and other collateral materials.