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I’m a design and print production professional with over 30 years of experience turning creative concepts into tangible outcomes across multiple print and packaging platforms. I’ve collaborated with brands like Apple, Walmart, and The Clorox Company to deliver high-quality visuals and reliable production workflows. My work blends creative strategy with hands-on production expertise to ensure brand integrity from concept through final output. I excel at managing complex projects, mentoring teams, and delivering under tight deadlines while maintaining brand integrity and innovation across print and digital deliverables. I’m passionate about sustainable practices, clear communication, and continuously refining processes to elevate both design and production outcomes.…I’m a design and print production professional with over 30 years of experience turning creative concepts into tangible outcomes across multiple print and packaging platforms. I’ve collaborated with brands like Apple, Walmart, and The Clorox Company to deliver high-quality visuals and reliable production workflows. My work blends creative strategy with hands-on production expertise to ensure brand integrity from concept through final output. I excel at managing complex projects, mentoring teams, and delivering under tight deadlines while maintaining brand integrity and innovation across print and digital deliverables. I’m passionate about sustainable practices, clear communication, and continuously refining processes to elevate both design and production outcomes.

Lo Castro Neves

Production Designer, Designer, Artworker, +3

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I’m a design and print production professional with over 30 years of experience turning creative concepts into tangible outcomes across multiple print and packaging platforms. I’ve collaborated with brands like Apple, Walmart, and The Clorox Company to deliver high-quality visuals and reliable production workflows. My work blends creative strategy with hands-on production expertise to ensure brand integrity from concept through final output. I excel at managing complex projects, mentoring teams, and delivering under tight deadlines while maintaining brand integrity and innovation across print and digital deliverables. I’m passionate about sustainable practices, clear communication, and continuously refining processes to elevate both design and production outcomes.…I’m a design and print production professional with over 30 years of experience turning creative concepts into tangible outcomes across multiple print and packaging platforms. I’ve collaborated with brands like Apple, Walmart, and The Clorox Company to deliver high-quality visuals and reliable production workflows. My work blends creative strategy with hands-on production expertise to ensure brand integrity from concept through final output. I excel at managing complex projects, mentoring teams, and delivering under tight deadlines while maintaining brand integrity and innovation across print and digital deliverables. I’m passionate about sustainable practices, clear communication, and continuously refining processes to elevate both design and production outcomes.

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I’m a design and print production professional with over 30 years of experience turning creative concepts into tangible outcomes across multiple print and packaging platforms. I’ve collaborated with brands like Apple, Walmart, and The Clorox Company to deliver high-quality visuals and reliable production workflows. My work blends creative strategy with hands-on production expertise to ensure brand integrity from concept through final output.

I excel at managing complex projects, mentoring teams, and delivering under tight deadlines while maintaining brand integrity and innovation across print and digital deliverables. I’m passionate about sustainable practices, clear communication, and continuously refining processes to elevate both design and production outcomes.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

Language

English

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Portuguese

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Work Experience

Senior Production Designer Contractor at Magnit on-site @ Apple

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Acted as the critical link between Marcom Packaging's creative and mechanical phases, ensuring original design intent was maintained. Created production artwork heroes for Apple’s retail packaging, adhering to corporate standards and brand consistency. Collaborated with external vendors, managed press proofs, and assisted with project management, meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Updated internal guidelines and vetted new software tools to improve workflow and production processes.

Senior Production Designer at Magnit (on-site @ Apple)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Served as the critical link between Marcom Packaging's creative and mechanical phases, ensuring design intent was consistently maintained. Created production artwork heroes for Apple's retail packaging; collaborated with external vendors, managed press proofs, and assisted with project management to meet tight deadlines. Updated internal guidelines and vetted new software tools to improve workflow and production processes.

Partner & Brand Guardian at Rosita Café

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

Designed and produced all graphic elements for three restaurants and a food truck, including brand identities, packaging, menus, and promotional materials. Led brand management, creative strategy, and marketing campaigns, driving store sales and enhancing brand visibility. Oversaw day-to-day operations and ensured consistent brand messaging across digital, print, and environmental design.

Production Manager at Trinity Brand Group

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Oversaw the full production process, ensuring consistency and quality across all printed and digital materials. Created final mechanics for packaging, large-format outdoors, brochures, and car wraps, maintaining brand integrity and adherence to corporate standards. Led a team of production staff and freelancers, providing art direction and maintaining vendor relationships; rolled out designs for multiple SKUs and coordinated with vendors for successful execution; implemented strategic archiving systems for brand asset management.

Freelance Senior Print Production Specialist at Self-employed / Various clients

January 1, 2010 - Present

Managed production, photo retouching, and final mechanicals for consumer goods clients; created line extensions and packaging comps; attended press checks; collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to deliver optimized, print-ready, and web-ready files.

Freelance Senior Print Production Specialist at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2010 - Present

Managed production, photo retouching, and final mechanicals for consumer goods clients; ensured accuracy and consistency in print and digital materials; created line extensions and packaging comps adhering to brand guidelines; attended press checks to ensure color accuracy and production best practices; collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to deliver optimized, print-ready, and web-ready files.

Senior Print Production Specialist at Freelance / Self-employed

January 1, 2010 - Present

Senior Production Artist at CBa Brand Engine

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Led production for HP Ink-jet, managing 500 SKUs through redesigns and ensuring consistency across global regions. Implemented design intent and created final digital mechanical files for clients, including Dole, Torani, and Otis Spunkmeyer. Attended press checks and ensured high-quality print outcomes.

Senior Production/Design Specialist at Landor Associates

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Lead production specialist for major brands like Coors and TreeTop, ensuring design implementation adhered to brand guidelines. Supervised projects across various printing platforms, attending press checks to ensure color accuracy and print quality.

Production/Design Specialist at Landor Associates

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Lead Production Artist for Frito-Lay & Quaker brands, managing multiple projects and releasing an average of 3 mechanicals daily.