Senior Production Artist / Artwork Specialist with 10+ years of experience preparing print-ready artwork for promotional products and apparel. I manage high-volume artwork intake, preflight files, and create accurate customer proofs while ensuring supplier and decoration-method specifications are met. I convert non-production-ready customer files into print-ready assets for screen printing, embroidery, and heat transfer, troubleshooting common issues like resolution, vector errors, fonts, and incorrect formats. Known for fast turnaround times, quality control, and clear communication with sales, production, and vendors in deadline-driven environments.

Janet Gimenez

Senior Production Artist / Artwork Specialist with 10+ years of experience preparing print-ready artwork for promotional products and apparel. I manage high-volume artwork intake, preflight files, and create accurate customer proofs while ensuring supplier and decoration-method specifications are met. I convert non-production-ready customer files into print-ready assets for screen printing, embroidery, and heat transfer, troubleshooting common issues like resolution, vector errors, fonts, and incorrect formats. Known for fast turnaround times, quality control, and clear communication with sales, production, and vendors in deadline-driven environments.

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Senior Production Artist / Artwork Specialist with 10+ years of experience preparing print-ready artwork for promotional products and apparel. I manage high-volume artwork intake, preflight files, and create accurate customer proofs while ensuring supplier and decoration-method specifications are met.

I convert non-production-ready customer files into print-ready assets for screen printing, embroidery, and heat transfer, troubleshooting common issues like resolution, vector errors, fonts, and incorrect formats. Known for fast turnaround times, quality control, and clear communication with sales, production, and vendors in deadline-driven environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Artist at Stitch ’n Magician
April 1, 2019 - Present
Design artwork for apparel and promotional items; setup files to send to suppliers for embroidery and promotional items; operate Brother GTX printer, vinyl plotter and heat press; manage inventory; provide quotes and place orders for clients; assist with phones; help keep social media updated.
Graphic Artist at Stitch’n Magician
April 1, 2019 - Present
Design artwork for apparel and promotional items. Set up files to send to suppliers for embroidery and promotional items. Operate Brother GTX printer, vinyl plotter and heat press. Manage inventory control and assist with bookkeeping. Provide quotes, place orders for clients and help answer phone calls.
Graphic Artist at Stitch’n Magician
April 1, 2019 - Present
Design artwork for apparel and promotional items; operate Brother GTX printer, vinyl plotter and heat press; manage inventory control and assist with bookkeeping; provide quotes, place orders for clients and help answer phone calls
Production Artist / Artwork Specialist at Stitch’n Magician & Coach’s Source for Sports
January 1, 2019 - Present
Manage end-to-end production of customer-supplied artwork for promotional products and apparel, ensuring compliance with supplier and decoration method specifications. Prepare and preflight production-ready files (vector cleanup, resizing, formatting, and color correction) for screen printing, embroidery, and promotional product decoration workflows. Create and revise customer proofs with accurate layout and imprint placement, including production feasibility checks. Interpret vendor specifications for imprint areas and production requirements, troubleshoot artwork issues (resolution, vectors, fonts, file formats), and maintain quality control across multiple simultaneous projects to reduce errors and reprints in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Graphic Artist at Minuteman Press
August 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025
Designed artwork for print materials and promotional items; operated vinyl plotter, printer for printing print materials and cutter for business cards; installed vehicle graphics; involved in production of vinyl signs and decals; managed inventory; provided quotes and placed orders for clients; answered phones.
Graphic Artist at Minuteman Press
August 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025
Designed artwork for print materials and promotional items. Operated vinyl plotter, printer for print materials and cutter for business cards. Installed vehicle graphics for clients.
Graphic Artist at Minuteman Press
August 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025
Designed artwork for print materials and promotional items; operated vinyl plotter, printer for print materials, and cutter for business cards; installed vehicle graphics for clients
Drafting Support at Stantec
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Updated and revised existing technical drawings using CAD software. Worked from engineering standards to accurately incorporate design revisions and maintained drawing accuracy and attention to detail in a production environment.

Education

Graphic Sign Artist Certificate at NAIT, Edmonton, AB
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
High School Diploma at John Maland High School, Devon, AB
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Graphic Sign Artist Certificate at N.A.I.T., Edmonton, AB
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
High School Diploma at John Maland High School, Devon, AB
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Graphic Sign Artist Certificate at NAIT, Edmonton, AB
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
High School Diploma at John Maland High School, Devon, AB
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Graphic Sign Arts Program at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026

Qualifications

Clean class 5 Drivers License with access to reliable vehicle
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Ability to provide clean criminal record check
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Willing to learn and take training
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Clean Class 5 Drivers License
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Criminal Record Check (clean)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Willingness to learn and training
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
CorelDraw Suite
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Customer Service Oriented
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Microsoft Office Suite
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Time Manager
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Team Player
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Dedicated
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other