I am a versatile Graphic Designer and Production Artist with 20 years of experience specializing in packaging, catalogue, displays, and branding. I deliver strong design, typography, and layout principles. I have the ability to learn and adapt quickly, leading projects from start to finish or efficiently handling production tasks. I create clean, impactful looks for products and businesses. Throughout my career, I've worked with a variety of clients across multiple sectors including electronics, toys, fashion, beauty, pharmaceuticals, publishing, and trade shows. I have a thorough understanding of consumer packaging design and print requirements including bleeds, die lines, retouching, formats, and resolution, which allows me to produce high-quality and effective designs consistently.

daniel nelson

I am a versatile Graphic Designer and Production Artist with 20 years of experience specializing in packaging, catalogue, displays, and branding. I deliver strong design, typography, and layout principles. I have the ability to learn and adapt quickly, leading projects from start to finish or efficiently handling production tasks. I create clean, impactful looks for products and businesses. Throughout my career, I've worked with a variety of clients across multiple sectors including electronics, toys, fashion, beauty, pharmaceuticals, publishing, and trade shows. I have a thorough understanding of consumer packaging design and print requirements including bleeds, die lines, retouching, formats, and resolution, which allows me to produce high-quality and effective designs consistently.

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I am a versatile Graphic Designer and Production Artist with 20 years of experience specializing in packaging, catalogue, displays, and branding. I deliver strong design, typography, and layout principles. I have the ability to learn and adapt quickly, leading projects from start to finish or efficiently handling production tasks. I create clean, impactful looks for products and businesses.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a variety of clients across multiple sectors including electronics, toys, fashion, beauty, pharmaceuticals, publishing, and trade shows. I have a thorough understanding of consumer packaging design and print requirements including bleeds, die lines, retouching, formats, and resolution, which allows me to produce high-quality and effective designs consistently.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Production Artist at freelance clients
January 1, 2018 - Present
Ongoing freelance work since 2018 covering graphic design and production artistry across multiple client industries. Responsibilities include delivering design solutions from concept through production, adapting quickly to client needs, and creating impactful product branding and packaging looks.
Electronics Packaging Designer & Layout Artist at Fesco Electronics
December 31, 2018 - August 24, 2025
Designed packaging concepts, constructed packaging mock-ups, edited existing projects, provided layout for catalogs, conducted image and font research, and performed batch processing tasks.
Toys Packaging Designer & Layout Artist at I-Star Entertainment
December 31, 2015 - August 24, 2025
Created design concepts and packaging, developed die lines, logos, header cards, and hang-tags; prepared presentation materials and trade show signage; conducted product and packaging photography; crafted, edited, and proofread packaging copy; communicated with overseas manufacturing; managed hardware/software upgrades; and adhered to licensed characters style guides.
Production Artist at ENK International
December 31, 2013 - August 24, 2025
Produced catalogs for exhibit shows; designed company press kits; reviewed exhibitor ads; worked on packaging design and production including die lines, bleeds, POP, and hang tags; created packaging mock-ups; handled product photography and retouching; worked with licensed products and style guides; and contributed to research and development.

Education

Industrial Design at Colorado Institute of Art
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Associates at Rockland College New York
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services