I'm a Senior Production Artist with 15+ years converting licensed, apparel, consumer brand, and entertainment artwork into accurate, production-ready files. Experience with major brands and licenses including Nike | adidas | Hurley | Levi’s | Ralph Lauren | Everlast | Disney | Nickelodeon | Cartoon Network | NFL | NBA | NCAA | NHL | MLS | CFL, with strong attention to brand/licensor compliance, file QC, color accuracy, sizing, placement, approvals, and factory/vendor handoff.…

Chris Blaize

I'm a Senior Production Artist with 15+ years converting licensed, apparel, consumer brand, and entertainment artwork into accurate, production-ready files. Experience with major brands and licenses including Nike | adidas | Hurley | Levi’s | Ralph Lauren | Everlast | Disney | Nickelodeon | Cartoon Network | NFL | NBA | NCAA | NHL | MLS | CFL, with strong attention to brand/licensor compliance, file QC, color accuracy, sizing, placement, approvals, and factory/vendor handoff.…

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I’m a Senior Production Artist with 15+ years converting licensed, apparel, consumer brand, and entertainment artwork into accurate, production-ready files. Experience with major brands and licenses including Nike | adidas | Hurley | Levi’s | Ralph Lauren | Everlast | Disney | Nickelodeon | Cartoon Network | NFL | NBA | NCAA | NHL | MLS | CFL, with strong attention to brand/licensor compliance, file QC, color accuracy, sizing, placement, approvals, and factory/vendor handoff.

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Senior Graphic Designer / Production Artist at TLF Apparel
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Prepared production-ready artwork files for apparel and accessories, including backpacks, duffles, headwear, and totes, with attention to sizing, layout, placement, color, and vendor handoff requirements. Performed detailed QC before factory submission, catching issues with file setup, brand consistency, print readiness, and production specs to prevent development delays. Partnered with creative, product, and vendor teams to quickly resolve artwork corrections and maintain strict deadlines in a fast-moving apparel environment.
Senior Production Artist / Lead Graphic Designer at Haddad Brands
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Converted licensed brand concepts into fully producible, factory-ready artwork while checking color accuracy, sizing, placement, separations, production requirements, and brand compliance. Built clean production layouts and technical artwork packages while communicating required corrections to internal teams and vendors. Supported fast-moving production calendars by managing multiple files, approvals, and revisions while maintaining quality and detail accuracy.
Production Artist / Licensed Sports Designer at Outerstuff Ltd.
August 1, 2015 - April 1, 2020
Led licensed sports apparel artwork programs for NFL, NBA, NCAA, NHL, MLS, and CFL, maintaining league logo, team color, placement, sizing, production, and approval standards. Managed artwork from league approval through factory-ready handoff, ensuring logo usage, colors, placements, sizing, and production specifications were accurate before release. Created and revised production art, print placements, and technical layouts; collaborated with design, merchandising, licensing, and production teams to resolve file issues.
Lead Graphic Artist / Production Artist at M. Hidary & Company
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2014
Developed licensed and private-label artwork for major apparel, sports, and entertainment brands, building pattern repeats, production layouts, artwork cleanups, and print-ready files for vendor/factory use.

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Broadcast Journalism (A.A.S.) at Kingsborough Community College
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail

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