Many people think that a production artist job is exciting but not motivating in terms of pay. Since it is usually considered an entry level job and also part-time, it is not expected to pay well. It is not always the case, though.
A production artist as commonly described is a technical job in a creative profession. While there are many job posts for production artists that do not need four-year degrees there are positions that require a degree in specific field of study and the offer is full-time. Most companies or projects would however look and pay for the skill, the competence, the experience rather than the degree. That is why there are production artists who do not have the educational background but they thrive in their field and are compensated well. Freelance production artist jobs are also in demand nowadays and they pay according to expertise and availability.
Responsibilities of a production artist vary depending on the field of art he is engaged in. It could be in graphic designs, fashion, publishing, film or theater, software production and a lot more.
If you are a college student currently taking up a particular degree in any creative courses then you can hone your skills and take part-time production artist jobs to help you develop your current potentials. That way you earn and you learn as you prepare yourself to a higher level of production artist career.