Graphic Designer at Windfall, Inc.

Collaborated with project managers to design digital ads, motion graphics and annual report layouts. Animated icons, logos and visual effects for PowerPoint presentations. Designed WordPress blog layouts, updated links and resized imagery. Oversaw material design, layout and formatting of brochures, catalogs, packaging, and digital assets for social media, newsletters and websites. Produced high-quality designs adhering to brand standards, proofed client mockups for production. Managed deadlines for advertising assets, downloadable content, sell sheets and sales decks. Created, established and standardized the brand identity, providing guidelines for consistent design application. Interpreted project requirements, conceptualized creative ideas, and contributed to development of new designs across marketing efforts. Cultivated positive relationships within sales and marketing. Collaborated with Print Shop to ensure timely clearance of production queues and client proofs.

Brand Designer at Planetary Design

Utilizes current graphic design technology to produce imagery for the flexographic print industry, originating design, art and copy layouts. Determine style, size and arrangement of type and illustrations; provided instructions or directly assembled final layout for printer. Support effective print plate production and shipping operations. Translate approved designs into production-ready die lines, ensuring precise execution of mechanical files and adherence to print specifications. Oversee color matching and Pantone-to-INX conversions, maintaining consistency of mechanical files and adherence to print specifications. Re-create client artwork when original art was not up to spec.

Print Production Specialist at Planetary Design

Oversee the entire process of preparing products for branding, engraving and repackaging post-branding. Operate and maintain two laser engravers, a cylindrical screen printer, an apparel screen printer, a pad printer, conveyor oven, and exposure units. Edited customer-provided art files using Adobe Illustrator to ensure optimal print quality on diverse Planetary Design products. Managed multiple projects with tight deadlines in a high-volume production environment, adhering to level of quality expected.