I'm a hands-on Art Production Manager and Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience in packaging, print production, and retouching for high-volume consumer goods brands. I excel at translating creative concepts into print-ready files, managing color management, prepress, and on-site QA, and collaborating with designers, packaging engineers, and marketers to ensure structural integrity and on-time delivery. My approach blends creative refinement with practical manufacturing constraints. I lead production teams, streamline workflows using project management tools like Aras Innovator and Monday, and mentor junior artists. I thrive under deadlines and enjoy enhancing packaging with smart printing effects while maintaining quality standards. Open to full-time roles remote or hybrid in the CPG packaging space.…

Samantha Mantiera

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I'm a hands-on Art Production Manager and Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience in packaging, print production, and retouching for high-volume consumer goods brands. I excel at translating creative concepts into print-ready files, managing color management, prepress, and on-site QA, and collaborating with designers, packaging engineers, and marketers to ensure structural integrity and on-time delivery. My approach blends creative refinement with practical manufacturing constraints. I lead production teams, streamline workflows using project management tools like Aras Innovator and Monday, and mentor junior artists. I thrive under deadlines and enjoy enhancing packaging with smart printing effects while maintaining quality standards. Open to full-time roles remote or hybrid in the CPG packaging space.…

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I’m a hands-on Art Production Manager and Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience in packaging, print production, and retouching for high-volume consumer goods brands. I excel at translating creative concepts into print-ready files, managing color management, prepress, and on-site QA, and collaborating with designers, packaging engineers, and marketers to ensure structural integrity and on-time delivery.

My approach blends creative refinement with practical manufacturing constraints. I lead production teams, streamline workflows using project management tools like Aras Innovator and Monday, and mentor junior artists. I thrive under deadlines and enjoy enhancing packaging with smart printing effects while maintaining quality standards. Open to full-time roles remote or hybrid in the CPG packaging space.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Production Manager at BIC
October 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026
Sole production expert overseeing end-to-end print production for packaging and all printed materials. Prepared and released artwork for final production; produced print-ready files; performed thorough QA on copy, data, color management, and print specs; implemented special printing effects (foil, embossing, spot varnishes) to enhance packaging; collaborated with designers, packaging engineers, and marketers to ensure designs met structural and printing constraints; managed color management QA, mockups, and proof approvals; facilitated communications with printers and manufacturers; attended on-site print runs to validate complex files; routed artwork for approvals using BicFlow; assisted with e-comm/packaging/product design, display, retouching, and line extensions.
Art Production Manager at Conair
August 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Managed a two-person production art team; tracked all jobs through Production; reviewed photography and retouching requests; led color conversion RGB to CMYK/Pantone; proofed artwork to ensure compliance with design concepts and production standards; secured approvals from art directors and marketers; met strict deadlines while maintaining quality; contributed as an artist to high-volume workloads.
Art Production Manager at Party City Holdings / AMSCAN
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Managed a team of three internal packaging/product design artists in addition to external freelancers and agencies. Reviewed and proofed mechanicals to ensure adherence to style guides and company requirements. Ensured all files were prepress ready and approved by safety/product teams. Worked within tight deadlines to deliver accurate work on schedule. Served as an artist when workloads demanded.
Art Production Manager at Party City Holdings/AMSCAN
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Led a team of 3 internal packaging/product design artists and external freelancers/agencies; reviewed/mechanical proofs to ensure alignment with style guides and safety/product requirements; ensured all files were prepress-ready and approved by safety/product teams; worked under tight deadlines and managed multiple projects; contributed as an artist to balance heavy workloads.
Production Artist / Photography Assistant at Party City Holdings / AMSCAN
August 1, 2015 - July 1, 2021
Designed and edited mechanicals for generic/licensed packaging; created product art for generic/licensed items; created dielines and mockups; selected images for packaging and web; retouched/clipped/color corrected images; created budget worksheets; acted as producer on photoshoot sets as needed. Provided broad support across art production and photography workflows.
Production Artist/Photography Assistant at Party City Holdings/AMSCAN
August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2021
Designed/edited mechanicals for packaging; created product art for generic/licensed items; created dielines and mockups; selected images for packaging/web; retouched/clipped/color corrected images; created budget worksheets; acted as producer on photoshoot sets as needed.

Education

BA in Interactive Digital Design at Quinnipiac University
August 23, 2010 - May 12, 2014
Minor in Game Design & Development

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods
    Portfolio & LinkedIn Links in Description

    See below for links to my portfolio and LinkedIn:

    My LinkedIn gives a full look at my work history and there are numerous testimonials regarding from previous managers and colleagues. My portfolio shows examples of my Packaging/Product Design, Graphic Design, and Retouching projects.

    Please note, I have additional brand work showing design and brand consistency across various forms of packaging from my time at BIC, but I am unable to post to my public portfolio yet due to these projects being unreleased at this time. I would be happy to display this work via an on-screen call session per request.

    Here is a link to my portfolio:
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Here is a link to my LinkedIn:
    https://www.twine.net/signin