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Olberding Brand Family

Adaptive Artist

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Adaptive Artist Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family ... Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a ...

Olberding Brand Family

Adaptive Artist

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Adaptive Artist Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family ... Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a ...

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Print Operator - 26-00140JJ

Townsend, MA

$20 - $21/hr

Print Operator - Custom Pre-press (2nd Shift) The Printing operator receives, prints and sorts ... Prior experience with graphic arts programs preferred. Prior experience operating a MAC computer ...

DOCUmation

Print Production Specialist

The Woodlands, TX

$16.50 - $21/hr

The Print Production Specialist will sell into a pre-defined account base consisting of both medium and large commercial print, direct mail, fulfillment centers and graphic arts accounts as well as ...

Curaleaf

Production Artist

Stamford, CT · Hybrid

The Production Artist supports the marketing and creative team by preparing, formatting, updating, and producing print and digital marketing assets for distribution across multiple channels. This ...

DOCUmation

Print Production Specialist

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

The Print Production Specialist will sell into a pre-defined account base consisting of both medium and large commercial print, direct mail, fulfillment centers and graphic arts accounts as well as ...

TwelveNYC

Production Artist

Brooklyn, NY · Hybrid

$70K/yr

Role Summary: As a Production Artist at Twelve, you will play a critical role in ensuring the ... Prepare printer-ready files for various packaging materials, including labels, folding cartons ...

TwelveNYC

Production Artist

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$70K/yr

Role Summary: As a Production Artist at Twelve, you will play a critical role in ensuring the ... Prepare printer-ready files for various packaging materials, including labels, folding cartons ...

Weissman

Freelance Production Artist

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Beyond the set, the Production Artist may support the Creative Team by executing designs and preparing print, digital, and email assets for final use. The ideal candidate is quick on their feet ...

500degreesstudio

Production Artist

Columbus, OH

Production Artist Columbus, Ohio (in office) Summary At 500°, Production Artists play a critical ... This position supports a wide range of work across print, packaging, digital, presentation, and ...

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How much do print artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for print artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a print artist?

A Print Artist is a creative professional who designs and produces artwork specifically intended for printing on various surfaces, such as textiles, paper, packaging, or merchandise. Their work often involves creating patterns, illustrations, or graphics that can be used in products like clothing, wallpaper, stationery, and more. Print Artists use traditional art techniques as well as digital tools to develop their designs. They may work independently, for design studios, or within industries like fashion, home décor, and publishing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a print artist?

To thrive as a Print Artist, you need a solid background in art and design principles, experience with printmaking techniques, and often a degree in fine arts or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, screen printing equipment, and other printmaking software and hardware is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong time management skills help a print artist stand out in producing high-quality, original work. These skills and qualities are essential for consistently delivering visually compelling prints that meet client or project specifications.

What are some common challenges a print artist faces when collaborating with product development teams?

Print Artists often work closely with product development teams to ensure their designs are both visually appealing and technically feasible for production. A common challenge is adapting creative concepts to fit specific materials, printing techniques, or manufacturing constraints, which may require revisions or compromises. Effective communication and flexibility are essential, as Print Artists must balance their artistic vision with practical considerations like color limitations and print placement. Collaborating early and often with product developers helps streamline the process and results in successful final products.

What is the difference between Print Artist vs Graphic Designer?

AspectPrint ArtistGraphic Designer
CredentialsOften requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some may have specialized training in art or designBachelor's degree in graphic design, art, or related field is common
Work EnvironmentPrint shops, advertising agencies, publishing housesDesign studios, marketing departments, freelance
Industry UsageFocuses on creating artwork specifically for printing processesCreates visual concepts for various media, including print and digital

While both roles involve visual art creation, Print Artists primarily focus on preparing artwork for printing, often working within print shops or publishing. Graphic Designers have a broader scope, designing for both print and digital media, often requiring formal education. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Print Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,541 per year, or $62.3 per hour.

Adaptive Artist

Olberding Brand Family

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Adaptive Artist
Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design, to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia.
An Adaptive Artist is the bridge between design and production art, is responsible for ensuring all work is built correctly from a technical standpoint while maintaining design integrity and consistency. To be successful in this position, you must possess an understanding of the design process and branding, and be able to maintain design intent, while referencing a representative sku, in building out packaging shelf sets and multiple mediums/packaging forms. The Adaptive Artist is an active member of the cross-functional ops team, giving and receiving feedback and sharing ideas.
Responsible for creating and adapting artwork to other structures or variants based off the instructions using Adobe Illustrator. Not just exclusive to adaptive projects, you will be responsible for converting and translating customer submitted artwork into a press compatible file. You will work within a production art environment and become flexible on creative design and production requests.
SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT PORTFOLIO, LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Implements designs for packaging, collateral material, brochures, point of purchase materials, direct mail campaigns, digital solutions, etc.
  • Ensures brand guidelines and graphic standards are implemented correctly in all phases of artwork
  • Works from initial concept to final production stages
  • Maintains brand standards for client campaigns/package lines
  • Effectively integrates regulatory specifications, printing specifications, file construction standards, and brand equities into projects
  • Developed technical skills and design focused thinking to support business objectives as outlined in the project brief and demonstrated through deliverables
  • Focused effort to learn and understand file and routing software used to review/compare art and track any changes and/or comments

Qualifications Include:
  • Advanced skills using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Suite
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and innovative solution capabilities
  • Strong knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, production artwork and print services preferred
  • BS or BA in Graphics Design/Production, Printing or similar degree preferred
  • 5-7 years experience in Design or Production Art within an agency environment
  • Consumer product company knowledge or experience required

Why Choose Olberding Brand Family?
When you join Olberding Brand Family, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a legacy of excellence and innovation. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise in pre-media will be highly valued. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy
  • A 401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future
  • Flexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work-life balance
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidays
  • Parental leave to support growing families
  • Career development opportunities

The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.
For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.

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