I am a graphic designer and senior pre-press operator with extensive experience taking creative concepts from design through to production. My background includes finished artwork, large-format printing, digital fabric printing, signage, catalogues, brochures, advertising, packaging, apparel, merchandise and product labels. I enjoy combining creative design with precise production skills to deliver accurate, brand-consistent work on deadline. I have worked closely with clients, sales teams, printers and production departments across automotive, oil, manufacturing, publishing and promotional industries, and I am comfortable working across both print and digital projects.…

Kelwin Smith

I am a graphic designer and senior pre-press operator with extensive experience taking creative concepts from design through to production. My background includes finished artwork, large-format printing, digital fabric printing, signage, catalogues, brochures, advertising, packaging, apparel, merchandise and product labels. I enjoy combining creative design with precise production skills to deliver accurate, brand-consistent work on deadline. I have worked closely with clients, sales teams, printers and production departments across automotive, oil, manufacturing, publishing and promotional industries, and I am comfortable working across both print and digital projects.…

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I am a graphic designer and senior pre-press operator with extensive experience taking creative concepts from design through to production. My background includes finished artwork, large-format printing, digital fabric printing, signage, catalogues, brochures, advertising, packaging, apparel, merchandise and product labels.

I enjoy combining creative design with precise production skills to deliver accurate, brand-consistent work on deadline. I have worked closely with clients, sales teams, printers and production departments across automotive, oil, manufacturing, publishing and promotional industries, and I am comfortable working across both print and digital projects.

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Senior Pre-Press Operator / Finished Artist at Design to Print
November 1, 2024 - Present
Prepared finished artwork for large-format printing, created accurate cut files for 3D lettering and neon signage, configured artwork to designated templates, and produced technical drawings, diagrams and visual mock-ups to support production and client approvals.
Senior Pre-Press Operator / Finished Artist at Bravo Print Group
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Prepared artwork for digital fabric printing with precise colour matching, designed and formatted apparel artwork, maintained brand guidelines, collaborated with sales representatives to meet client specifications and deadlines, assisted with heat press printing, and supported dispatch and forklift operations.
Graphic Designer / Marketing Assistant / Digital Print Operator at Peak Lubricants
May 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
Designed and maintained the company website and social media presence, created social media campaign content, and produced catalogues, brochures, flyers, signage, promotional materials and product labels. Collaborated with internal teams, printers and merchandise companies on print materials, quotes and mock-ups, and operated digital label printing and finishing equipment.
Graphic Designer (Local Area Marketing Coordinator) at Penrite Oil
November 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020
Collaborated with sales representatives to develop flyers, brochures, signage, point-of-sale and promotional materials. Created print advertisements and campaigns, designed product catalogues, event posters, flyers, signage and event booth displays, and coordinated with printers to ensure quality and timely production.
Graphic Artist at Arrow Bronze
February 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017
Prepared artwork for bronze casting, configured artwork to templates, developed film and completed illustration work for production.
Freelance Graphic Pre-Press Operator at Selbys
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Prepared artwork for digital fabric printing, configured artwork to templates, completed colour matching, followed brand guidelines, liaised with sales representatives and assisted with printing operations.
Graphic Designer at Star News Group
October 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Coordinated multiple newspaper issues and monthly magazines, designed newspaper advertisements, magazine layouts and newspaper front pages, completed image correction and manipulation, met daily print deadlines, and liaised with sales representatives, photographers and journalists.

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Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services

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