The Production Artist takes from a designer a comprehensive, better known as a "comp," which could be an incomplete electronic file, images, or even a hand-drawn sketch of a designer's intention, and creates a mechanical — a complete digital file or combination of files that's problem-free when used for production. Production 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.