Graphic Production Artist

Production Artist, Large Format & Signage

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Schedule: Monday–Thursday on-site, Friday remote

Hours: 40 hours per week

Engagement: Short-term contract role with potential for FTE/contract-to-hire

Opportunity Type: Temp-to-hire

Technology: Provided

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Production Artist, Large Format & Signage to support an active creative and production environment specializing in trade show exhibits, experiential marketing, and large-format signage. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for someone who can quickly step in, learn the workflow, and take ownership of quality assurance, file management, vendor communication, and production readiness.

Week one will include training. During weeks two and three, this person will be expected to run the role independently, managing priorities and keeping files moving through the production process with accuracy and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

Review art files and graphics for signage to confirm production readiness, accuracy, and print quality

Check files for issues that could impact production, output, sizing, quality, or vendor requirements

Communicate with clients when files need updates, corrections, or clarification before production

Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and vendors to move files through the production workflow

Send final approved designs to vendors once files are reviewed and cleared

Maintain strong vendor relationships and manage communication throughout the production cycle

Support estimating as needed

Help ensure work is organized, accurate, and delivered on time in a fast-moving production environment

What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in signage, large‑format print, exhibits, or a similar production environment. This person should understand how to review production files, communicate clearly with clients and vendors, and keep work moving without heavy oversight.

This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, production-minded, and comfortable balancing quality control with speed. Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently after training.

Must-Haves

2+ years of experience in signage, large-format print, exhibit production, or an adjacent production environment

Experience with estimating

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Strong understanding of production-ready artwork, file review, and print quality requirements

Excellent communication skills with clients, internal teams, and vendors

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment

Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with trade show or exhibit production

Familiarity with RIP software and production workflow platforms
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a production-savvy graphic professional who can quickly assess whether files are ready to move forward, clearly communicate what needs to change, and keep vendors and internal teams aligned. They are confident in Illustrator and Photoshop, understand the realities of large-format production, and can operate independently in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

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