Laser-focused digital asset and production artist with strong attention to detail, supporting efficient collateral and pre-production workflows. Recognized for improving image-library management, maintaining production consistency, and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud tools and 3D software, with experience coordinating production jobs, preparing files for print and web, and managing systems used by multiple stakeholders. Known for strong problem-solving, reliability, and taking initiative to get work done end-to-end.

John Gray

Laser-focused digital asset and production artist with strong attention to detail, supporting efficient collateral and pre-production workflows. Recognized for improving image-library management, maintaining production consistency, and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud tools and 3D software, with experience coordinating production jobs, preparing files for print and web, and managing systems used by multiple stakeholders. Known for strong problem-solving, reliability, and taking initiative to get work done end-to-end.

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Laser-focused digital asset and production artist with strong attention to detail, supporting efficient collateral and pre-production workflows. Recognized for improving image-library management, maintaining production consistency, and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud tools and 3D software, with experience coordinating production jobs, preparing files for print and web, and managing systems used by multiple stakeholders. Known for strong problem-solving, reliability, and taking initiative to get work done end-to-end.

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Work Experience

Digital Asset Manager / Production Artist (with laser focus on detail) at Shure (marketing team; production art collaboration)
January 1, 2022 - April 2, 2024
Primary member of the marketing production team, leading a major overhaul of print guides and learning the full printing process as it pertains to Shure and their media umbrella. Created digital and print production layouts; modified collateral images and templates for digital pre-production placement into layouts. Uploaded and checked guides for inclusion in online Xina and Zelda systems. Performed linear creation of products in Rhino 3D, exported to Illustrator for print and web usage. Used Agile to track production jobs and send files to printers. Supported ongoing efficiency improvements in image-library maintenance and collateral production workflows.
Production Artist / Digital Asset Manager (Two-person production team) at Pure Edge Lighting
December 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Second member of a two-person production team creating advertising layouts and specification sheets for both internal and external use. Received client and internal team direction to finalize projects. Became creator and updater of the BrandFolder system for internal and external use. Created digital and print collateral layouts and performed digital pre-production of images to be placed into layout pages. Uploaded and proofed images for inclusion in online BrandFolder systems; managed customer uploads and image approvals. Updated and maintained image and asset workflows to support production and online use.
Production Artist / Digital Asset Manager at Shure
December 1, 2019 - January 2, 2022
Second member of a two-person production team creating advertising layouts and specs sheets for internal and external usage.
Production Artist / Digital Asset Manager (Contract position) at Schawkin Inc. / LA GO management system (via production team)
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2019
Part of the production team responsible for creating advertising layouts using the LAGO management system. Coordinated with multiple client and internal team directives to finalize projects. Maintained and updated Xinet portfolios using client-approved images and sourced image modifications to off-site partners. Updated and maintained the Nike BLUE system and portfolio-related catalogs, ensuring metadata and keyword consistency for correct system inclusion.
Production Artist at Generation Brands
August 1, 2011 - October 1, 2013
Part of the production team responsible for creating advertising layouts and catalogs for both internal and external use. Received client and internal team direction to finalize projects. Produced line art and web resources, uploaded and checked PDFs for printer release (via FTP or online resources), and released files to proofreaders and printers. Created packaged designs for store distribution.
Digital Asset / Portfolio Systems (Image library & catalog management) at IVIE & Associates, Inc.
August 1, 2005 - June 1, 2011
Maintained an image library closet to one million assets. Created and modified Extensis Portfolio catalogs. Built user accounts for catalogs both on-site and off-site; modified images included in portfolio catalogs. Updated and/or deleted images in catalogs. Created scripts to update catalogs, supporting operational consistency at large scale.
Prepress Technician / Digital Asset Manager at IVIE & Associates, Inc.
August 1, 2005 - June 1, 2011
Created over 700,000 images for numerous outside clients plus internal use. Modified images for correct color space, clipping paths, and formatting for layout program use. Key member of a high-output in-house prepress department, running files through an Odystar system to check against customer specifications prior to going to press. Supported large-scale production reliability and accuracy of output.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education