Apollo Professional Solutions is hiring: Production Artist in El Segundo

Production Artist (Contract)
Location: On-site at client location

Job Type: Contract

Category: Graphic Design / Production / Publishing

About the Role
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Production Artist to support high-volume publishing and creative production workflows. This role is ideal for someone experienced in print and digital production, Adobe Creative Suite, and asset management, who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

As a Production Artist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality visual content, page layouts, and production-ready files that align with editorial, brand, and design standards across multiple channels.

Key Responsibilities

Produce high-quality images and page layouts that align with established editorial, design, and brand guidelines

Prepare, format, and release production-ready files for both print and digital distribution

Perform high-resolution image editing, retouching, and color correction to ensure visual accuracy and consistency

Organize and finalize files for publishing projects, ensuring all assets meet production standards

Manage incoming content and asset requests from marketing, packaging teams, and external publishing partners

Collaborate with editors, historians, and designers to support revisions, updates, and production needs

Route finalized PDFs to internal stakeholders using Adobe Acrobat

Maintain file organization, version control, and asset tracking across multiple concurrent projects

Review digital press proofs to verify accuracy, quality, and print readiness

Update and manage reprint files , ensuring content revisions are reflected and final assets are delivered to printers

Required Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, or related field (preferred)

3–5 years of experience in a production artist, graphic production, or publishing role

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

Strong skills in Photoshop and Illustrator for editing both photographic and illustrated assets

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities

Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to quality control and brand consistency

Strong organizational and file management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively , while taking direction effectively

Professional, adaptable, and positive approach to fast-paced production environments

Preferred Skills

Experience with video color correction and color grading

Familiarity with asset management systems such as Malibu and Box

Why Join
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact publishing and creative projects , working cross-functionally with talented teams. If you are passionate about design production, digital asset management, and delivering polished visual content , this role offers valuable hands‑on experience in a collaborative setting.

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