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Hi there! I’m Sarah Murphy, a production designer with over two decades of experience shaping digital and print assets for marketing and large-scale events. I’ve led major projects like Nickelodeon Booths at San Diego and New York Comic Con and the Kids’ Choice Awards, and I’m known for my attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing end-to-end production pipelines, from preflight QA and color management to coordinating external talent and vendor proofs. I’m passionate about translating creative intent into executable specs, ensuring brand standards are reflected across channels, and protecting timelines and budgets through smart problem-solving and proactive communication.…Hi there! I’m Sarah Murphy, a production designer with over two decades of experience shaping digital and print assets for marketing and large-scale events. I’ve led major projects like Nickelodeon Booths at San Diego and New York Comic Con and the Kids’ Choice Awards, and I’m known for my attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing end-to-end production pipelines, from preflight QA and color management to coordinating external talent and vendor proofs. I’m passionate about translating creative intent into executable specs, ensuring brand standards are reflected across channels, and protecting timelines and budgets through smart problem-solving and proactive communication.

Sarah Murphy

Production Designer, Graphic Designer, Designer

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Hi there! I’m Sarah Murphy, a production designer with over two decades of experience shaping digital and print assets for marketing and large-scale events. I’ve led major projects like Nickelodeon Booths at San Diego and New York Comic Con and the Kids’ Choice Awards, and I’m known for my attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing end-to-end production pipelines, from preflight QA and color management to coordinating external talent and vendor proofs. I’m passionate about translating creative intent into executable specs, ensuring brand standards are reflected across channels, and protecting timelines and budgets through smart problem-solving and proactive communication.…Hi there! I’m Sarah Murphy, a production designer with over two decades of experience shaping digital and print assets for marketing and large-scale events. I’ve led major projects like Nickelodeon Booths at San Diego and New York Comic Con and the Kids’ Choice Awards, and I’m known for my attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing end-to-end production pipelines, from preflight QA and color management to coordinating external talent and vendor proofs. I’m passionate about translating creative intent into executable specs, ensuring brand standards are reflected across channels, and protecting timelines and budgets through smart problem-solving and proactive communication.

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Hi there! I’m Sarah Murphy, a production designer with over two decades of experience shaping digital and print assets for marketing and large-scale events. I’ve led major projects like Nickelodeon Booths at San Diego and New York Comic Con and the Kids’ Choice Awards, and I’m known for my attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing end-to-end production pipelines, from preflight QA and color management to coordinating external talent and vendor proofs. I’m passionate about translating creative intent into executable specs, ensuring brand standards are reflected across channels, and protecting timelines and budgets through smart problem-solving and proactive communication.

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Work Experience

Senior Production Designer at Paramount CPE, Global Creative Group

January 1, 2013 - November 4, 2025

Own the full production pipeline for print and digital, establishing pre-press-ready standards and preflight QA that reduce rework and color variances. Partner with Creative/Art Directors and Project Management to translate creative intent into executable specs; set milestones to keep high-volume programs on time. Direct advanced post-production (high-end retouching, complex clipping paths, compositing) to elevate brand imagery and deliver pixel-perfect assets across channels. Maintain understanding of IP design elements and brand standards. Lead external talent, scoping freelance assignments, briefing, quality-controlling deliverables, and approving final files. Serve as primary retail point-of-contact, aligning priorities, forecasting workload, and representing Creative in status reviews. Own vendor proofing and color management: approving press and digital proofs, calibrating against ICC/Pantone targets, and resolving discrepancies before release. Troubleshoot production risks, coor

Freelance Production Design Artist at Various Clients (Estee Lauder/M•A•C Cosmetics, Nickelodeon, Alcone Marketing Group, TraceyLocke)

January 1, 2013 - November 4, 2025

Prepare high-resolution mechanicals, layouts, and designs, including intricate dielines, for advertising and marketing collateral such as ad campaigns, manuals, point-of-sale signage and premium materials. Manage production schedules and workflow for multiple brands, meeting tight deadlines. Create boards and comps daily for presentations and print production purposes. Support the creative team with layout design, photography selection, image placement, and type flow. Refine and finalize files through preflight processes to ensure accuracy and vendor-ready delivery. Generate SWOP-standard Epson proofs for client review and color verification.

Senior Production Artist at Marketing Drive, LLC

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Prepare high-resolution mechanicals and designs for advertising and marketing collateral; manage production schedules and workflow for multiple brands, consistently meeting tight deadlines. Create boards and comps for presentations and print production. Support layout design, photography selection, image placement, and typography. Refine and finalize files through preflight to ensure accuracy and vendor-readiness. Generate proofs for client review and color verification.

Manager, Print Production at Red 7 Media

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Managed print production for six publications and various marketing collateral; implemented cost-saving initiatives, saving $100,000 in 2009 through optimization of paper, trim sizes, circulation, warehousing, and freight. Supervised the flow of advertisements, images, copy, and layouts, ensuring adherence to monthly production schedules. Designed layouts for publications and client advertisements. Collaborated with clients, sales teams, designers, and editors on production issues, obtaining timely approvals. Sourced quotes for advertising inserts and promotional materials. Coordinated with printers on color quality, deadlines, and distribution logistics.

Senior Production Artist at DL Ryan Companies: Ryan Partnership / Catapult Marketing

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Produced, edited, and released print-ready files, including high-resolution mechanicals with intricate folds and dielines. Adapted creative assets to client specifications and assisted with brochure layouts, photography, and type flow. Collaborated with sales and creative teams to implement edits and ensure campaign objectives were met. Conducted preflight checks and finalized files for third-party vendor delivery. Facilitated Marketing Services workflow and presented completed creative weekly to leadership.

Production Artist at News America Marketing

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Managed and reviewed client-supplied artwork for In-Store and SmartSource Magazine advertisements. Designed and produced 'Price Feature Plus' ads for national SmartSource Magazine. Executed ad file alterations and coordinated approval processes with clients. Contributed to department cost-saving initiatives and provided technical production support to sales staff and clients on digital workflows.