Production Artist

IDS International; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

IDS International's ADG Creative, a subsidiary, in Columbia, MD, seeks a Production Artist to deliver production-ready assets across presentations, digital campaigns, and print. You will apply established brand standards while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

A portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, and presentation design is required. Advanced Adobe CC and PowerPoint skills are essential, with a hybrid work setup in Columbia, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four additional years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Seven years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an agency or marketing environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, and visual hierarchy skills.
• Experience designing within brand systems across multiple formats and channels.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality assets across presentations, social media, marketing collateral, digital campaigns, templates, and branded communications.
• Extend brand standards to new deliverables while maintaining visual consistency.
• Create, maintain, and improve PowerPoint, Word, Canva, and Adobe templates.
• Prepare graphics for websites, digital marketing, presentations, and print materials.
• Adapt and resize assets for multiple audiences and channels while preserving design integrity.
• Manage multiple projects and quick-turn requests with consistent quality.
• Ensure layouts, typography, imagery, spacing, and hierarchy meet brand guidelines.
• Prepare production-ready files with technical specs for digital and print.
• Conduct QA to ensure accuracy, usability, and readiness prior to delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing and business stakeholders to translate concepts into visuals.

Skills

Typography

Layout

Presentation design

Attention to detail

Project management

Brand consistency

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or BA

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Adobe XD

Sketch

Figma

Job description

Production Artist

Locations

Columbia, MD

Shifts Available

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Work schedules are generally standard business hours; however, project deadlines and client needs may occasionally require schedule adjustments.

Job Description

ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Production Artist to support the development of high-quality creative and branded communications across digital, print, presentation, and marketing channels. This role is ideal for a design professional who excels at executing within established brand systems, creating production-ready deliverables, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The Production Artist will work closely with marketing, communications, and business teams to ensure all creative assets meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and usability.

A portfolio demonstrating strong visual design skills, presentation development, typography, and layout expertise is required for consideration.

Key Duties

• Produce high-quality creative assets across presentations, social media, marketing collateral, digital campaigns, templates, and branded communications.
• Extend and apply established brand standards across new deliverables while maintaining visual consistency and attention to detail.
• Create, maintain, and improve PowerPoint, Word, Canva, and Adobe templates that are flexible, editable, intuitive, and visually polished.
• Prepare graphics and visual assets for websites, digital marketing initiatives, presentations, print materials, and internal communications.
• Adapt, resize, and reformat existing creative for multiple audiences, platforms, and delivery channels while preserving design integrity.
• Manage multiple projects and quick-turn creative requests while delivering work that consistently meets quality standards.
• Ensure layouts, typography, imagery, spacing, hierarchy, and overall design execution align with established brand guidelines and best practices.
• Prepare production-ready files and apply technical specifications required for both digital and print distribution.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, usability, and technical readiness prior to final delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing and business stakeholders to translate concepts into visually compelling deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Minimum seven (7) years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within an agency, consulting, professional services, or in-house marketing environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional typography, layout, presentation design, and visual hierarchy skills.
• Experience designing within established brand systems and adapting creative across multiple formats and channels.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Working knowledge of digital and print production best practices.
• No security clearance required.

Technology

• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills, including experience creating polished presentations, master slides, and editable templates.
• Experience designing and developing content within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma is preferred.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Work Environment

• Full-Time Position
• Hybrid work environment with in-person collaboration in Columbia, MD and opportunities for remote work when appropriate.
• Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
• If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email [e-mail] and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.