Production ArtistProduction Designer

ABOUT M&C SAATCHI WORLD SERVICES

M&C Saatchi World Services is a full-service marketing company renowned for using commercial advertising to solve the worlds toughest challenges. World Services is a specialty branch of M&C Saatchi Group and we provide strategic communications behavior change and marketing support to Public Sector clients with special emphasis on the US Federal Government and State Local Tribal & Territorial leaders.

M&C Saatchi World Services US is seeking a highly detail-oriented and technically skilled Production Artist/Production Designer. This role ensures creative assets are accurately prepared adapted and optimized across digital print social and multimedia channels maintaining brand consistency accessibility compliance and production quality while supporting the successful delivery of communications outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

THE ROLE

M&C Saatchi World Services is seeking a detail-oriented Production Artist/Production Designer to support the delivery of high-quality creative and communications products across a portfolio of federal programs. Working closely with creative designers art directors multimedia specialists UX account and communications teams you will play a critical role in transforming creative concepts into polished production-ready assets for digital print social media presentations campaign materials and originating first-pass designs when creative bandwidth is needed. You will ensure visual consistency technical accuracy accessibility compliance 508-compliance and brand alignment across a wide range of communications products. The ideal candidate combines strong technical design expertise with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to creative excellence. They are comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously managing production workflows and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure every deliverable meets the highest standards of quality accuracy and consistency. The candidate has the versatility to work across both production and design responsibilities moving seamlessly between technical file prep and originating creative concepts under direction as the work demands.

This is a hybrid role; however the ideal candidate will live in the greater NYC area or the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia (DMV) region.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare production-ready assets for digital print presentation and social media distribution.

Adapt existing creative assets across multiple formats platforms aspect ratios and channel requirements while maintaining visual consistency and brand integrity.

Adapt and apply visual design decisions finalize layouts typography color treatments graphic elements and formatting details to ensure creative outputs meet brand enterprise standards.

Support campaign production efforts through the preparation refinement and optimization of creative assets for publication and distribution.

Originate initial layout concepts and design options for content across digital print social media presentation and campaign environments based on creative direction or brand guidelines for review by the senior creative team

Collaborate closely with designers art directors UX specialists multimedia producers and communications teams to refine and enhance visual materials.

Ensure all creative deliverables adhere to brand guidelines accessibility requirements 508-compliance usability standards and quality expectations.

Perform detailed quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy in layout spacing alignment typography color consistency and formatting.

Prepare files for print production ensuring correct specifications resolution color profiles and production requirements are met.

Optimize digital assets for web mobile presentation and social media platforms.

Maintain organized file structures asset libraries templates naming conventions and version control processes.

Support high-volume production cycles while maintaining accuracy consistency and attention to detail.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of production workflows asset management processes and creative operations.

Stay current on design production best practices accessibility requirements and emerging creative technologies.

Key Attributes

Experience preparing production-ready creative assets within a professional design communications marketing or multimedia environment.

Strong understanding of layout design typography color management formatting standards and visual quality control.

Demonstrated ability to design original layouts and typographic treatments not only adapt existing ones with a portfolio showing range across formats.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.

Experience adapting creative assets across digital print presentation and social media formats.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve inconsistencies formatting issues and production challenges.

Experience working within established design systems brand guidelines templates component libraries and visual identity frameworks.

Ability to manage multiple production tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining asset libraries file management systems and version control processes.

Experience collaborating effectively with designers writers multimedia specialists UX teams and communications professionals.

Knowledge of accessibility requirements including Section 508 and WCAG standards is preferred.

Familiarity with motion graphics light animation video formatting or multimedia production workflows is a plus.

Experience supporting federal government public affairs international development or mission-driven communications programs is preferred.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as required by the position.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Degree or relevant experience in Graphic Design Visual Communications Digital Arts Multimedia Design Fine Arts or a related field preferred.

Educational Requirements:

BA/BFA/BS in Graphic Design Visual Communications Digital Arts Multimedia Design Fine Arts or a related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Location: Hybrid able to commute regularly to Rosslyn VA or New York NY office spaces.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (required by government contract).

Clearance Eligibility: Must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment.

Background Screening: Must be willing to submit to a rigorous federal background investigation which includes an in-depth review of personal finances criminal history employment history and drug use.

The salary range provided reflects the anticipated compensation for this role across our Washington DC and New York locations. Actual starting salary will be determined based on geographic location relevant experience skills and other job-related factors.

WHY YOULL LOVE IT HERE

Work on impactful programs supporting federal and defense-related initiatives.
Collaborate with high-performing cross-functional teams across communications digital and analytics disciplines.
Opportunity to shape strategic public engagement initiatives at enterprise scale.

Flexible hybrid working environment.
Exposure to complex mission-driven stakeholder engagement challenges.
Career development opportunities within a fast-growing global organization.

WHAT YOU GET

We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support your health family life financial wellbeing and growth:

• 12 weeks of full pay for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.

• Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)

• 70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage

• Generous paid time off sick leave and company holidays including an office closure between Christmas & New Years

• 401(k) with 5% employer match

• Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription

• Mental health support through EAP and Self Space services

• Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)

• Social events happy hours professional development trainings etc.

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