Production Artist

Job Title: Production Artist (Production Assistant)

Industry: Nonprofit

Location: Vienna, VA

Assignment Type: Contract (March through June)

Pay: $33 – $35 / Hour

Work Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week (with potential for additional hours based on business needs). Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (1-hour lunch). Hybrid schedule.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, to hire a Production Artist to support their Brand & Creative Services team. Due to an increased volume of creative and digital production work, this role will provide essential hands-on support to maintain workflow efficiency and meet project deadlines.

Job Description:

The Production Artist will focus on executional design and digital production tasks that support larger creative initiatives. This individual will manage recurring asset updates, prepare files for multi-channel distribution, maintain digital asset organization, and provide light video production assistance. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, deadline-driven environment and enjoys detailed production work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resize, format, version, and export creative assets for print, web, social, and advertising channels
• Prepare files according to channel-specific specifications, including proper color settings and export configurations
• Maintain and organize assets within a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, including uploading and metadata tagging
• Create and adapt digital graphics for multiple platforms
• Upload, categorize, and tag video files
• Provide light video editing support, including basic cut-downs and caption adjustments
• Ensure brand consistency across all deliverables
• Maintain organized file structures, naming conventions, and version control

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a production-focused design role
• Experience with digital asset management systems (Canto or similar preferred)
• Strong understanding of print and digital production workflows
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Basic skills in Adobe Premiere Pro; familiarity with After Effects a plus
• Experience working within nonprofit or in-house agency environments strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Additional Details:

Hours per Week: 20 (flexibility required for potential increase)

Start Date: Early March

Interview Process: One-step virtual interview

Team Size: 6

Perks:

• Hybrid schedule with consistent onsite collaboration
• Opportunity to work with a creative, energetic, and fast-paced team
• Hands-on experience across design and video production workflows
• Exposure to a mission-driven organization making meaningful impact

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.