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Graphic Designer Production Specialist (Hybrid) Jobs in Washington, DC at Cella
Title: Graphic Designer Production Specialist (Hybrid)
Company: Cella
Location: Washington, DC
Location: Hybrid – onsite Tues and Thurs in National Mall/Foggy Bottom area DC; remaining days remote
Type: 2-3 month contract with potential for extension
Compensation Range: $40-$45/hr W2
Our nonprofit client is seeking a detail-oriented and versatile Graphic Designer & Production Specialist to support their Creative Services department. In this role, you will play a key part in bringing our client’s mission to life through compelling visual design, rigorous print pre-press preparation, and creative workflow coordination.
Responsibilities:
Visual Design & Layout
- Design and produce high-quality visual materials across print and digital channels, including trade show materials, displays, signage, posters, banners, educational modules, white papers, event invitations, flyers, logos, reports, brochures, electronic newsletters, and presentations.
- Maintain visual brand integrity and consistency across all collateral and platforms.
- Adapt concepts into multi-format assets efficiently while adhering to creative guidelines.
Prepress & Print Production
- Prepare, preflight, package, and archive electronic files according to strict vendor and digital output requirements.
- Perform quality control checks on layout, image resolution, color profiles, typography, bleeds, and marks.
- Review, mark up, and approve printer proofs to guarantee final print quality.
Traffic Management & Project Coordination
- Track and update the status of assigned work orders, production files, and project schedules within our project management tools.
- Coordinate timelines with internal teams and external print/production vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
- Perform final quality control checks on delivered printed products and digital assets.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of professional graphic design and production art experience, ideally within an in-house agency, non-profit, or creative services team.
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint).
- Strong technical knowledge of prepress processes, file packaging, color management (CMYK vs. RGB, Pantone matching), and print specifications.
- A portfolio demonstrating a strong aesthetic eye across diverse assets (brochures, large-format signage, digital banners, reports, and presentations).
- Exceptional attention to detail in file management, proofreading layout details, and managing multiple shifting priorities simultaneously.
JOBID: JN -072026-141489
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
