Production Artist

Location: Columbia, MD, United States 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 multiple formats and channels. This role is ideal for a design professional who can create polished, high-quality work within established brand systems, produce presentations, digital assets, social graphics, marketing materials, branded templates, and other visual communications for government and commercial clients. 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. 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.