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.

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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.

  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Other
  • Consumer Goods

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Projects · 1

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

Portfolio & LinkedIn Links in Description
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Work experience· 6 roles

Art Production Manager · BICOct 2024 – May 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos

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 · ConairAug 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

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 · Party City Holdings / AMSCANJul 2021 – Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

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 · Party City Holdings/AMSCANJul 2021 – Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Production Artist / Photography Assistant · Party City Holdings / AMSCANAug 2015 – Jul 2021 · 6 yrs
Production Artist/Photography Assistant · Party City Holdings/AMSCANAug 2015 – Jul 2021 · 6 yrs

Education

BA in Interactive Digital Design · Quinnipiac University2010 – 2014

Minor in Game Design & Development

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