I'm Christine Farnsworth, I am currently working remotely as a freelance production designer/studio artist and am excited to discover new opportunities. Years ago, I started my career down this path knowing that I could be a better designer if I knew how things were produced and reproduced. My experiences include working for and with printers (conventional and digital), prepress houses and advertising agencies in roles of print production/manager, graphic designer, studio artist, art director and studio manager. I’ve worked on multitudes of project types (print and web) including publications, books, ads, collateral, packaging, presentations, outdoor, trade shows, environmental graphics, and branding to name a few. I’ve designed and created production art for various artwork styles and finishes. As a studio artist my talents include photo color corrections, retouching-manipulation and illustrative techniques. Thriving on great collaborations have produced many satisfying and awardwinning projects and a reputation for excellence. Most importantly, these collaborations also include interacting with the various vendors that allow much of the work to come into fruition. I consider myself a hybrid designer with a mastery of production skills. I am a master at preparing campaigns for print large or small format. Budgets and timelines many times drive a project but should not limit it, but instead require one to push the envelope, and to never settle. Attention to detail is crucial, not only to avoid mishaps and mistakes, but as a reflection of the organization. In the digital creative and print media world the tools are constantly changing, I understand the importance of being aware of industry trends and new technologies.

Christine Farnsworth

I'm Christine Farnsworth, I am currently working remotely as a freelance production designer/studio artist and am excited to discover new opportunities. Years ago, I started my career down this path knowing that I could be a better designer if I knew how things were produced and reproduced. My experiences include working for and with printers (conventional and digital), prepress houses and advertising agencies in roles of print production/manager, graphic designer, studio artist, art director and studio manager. I’ve worked on multitudes of project types (print and web) including publications, books, ads, collateral, packaging, presentations, outdoor, trade shows, environmental graphics, and branding to name a few. I’ve designed and created production art for various artwork styles and finishes. As a studio artist my talents include photo color corrections, retouching-manipulation and illustrative techniques. Thriving on great collaborations have produced many satisfying and awardwinning projects and a reputation for excellence. Most importantly, these collaborations also include interacting with the various vendors that allow much of the work to come into fruition. I consider myself a hybrid designer with a mastery of production skills. I am a master at preparing campaigns for print large or small format. Budgets and timelines many times drive a project but should not limit it, but instead require one to push the envelope, and to never settle. Attention to detail is crucial, not only to avoid mishaps and mistakes, but as a reflection of the organization. In the digital creative and print media world the tools are constantly changing, I understand the importance of being aware of industry trends and new technologies.

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I’m Christine Farnsworth, I am currently working remotely as a freelance production designer/studio artist and am excited to discover new opportunities.
Years ago, I started my career down this path knowing that I could be a better designer if I knew how things were produced and reproduced. My experiences include working for and with printers (conventional and digital), prepress houses and advertising agencies in roles of print production/manager, graphic designer, studio artist, art director and studio manager. I’ve worked on multitudes of project types (print and web) including publications, books, ads, collateral, packaging, presentations, outdoor, trade shows, environmental graphics, and branding to name a few. I’ve designed and created production art for various artwork styles and finishes. As a studio artist my talents include photo color corrections, retouching-manipulation and illustrative techniques. Thriving on great collaborations have produced many satisfying and awardwinning
projects and a reputation for excellence. Most importantly, these collaborations also include interacting with the various vendors that
allow much of the work to come into fruition. I consider myself a hybrid designer with a mastery of production skills. I am a master at preparing campaigns for print large or small format.
Budgets and timelines many times drive a project but should not limit it, but instead require one to push the envelope, and to never settle.
Attention to detail is crucial, not only to avoid mishaps and mistakes, but as a reflection of the organization. In the digital creative and print
media world the tools are constantly changing, I understand the importance of being aware of industry trends and new technologies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Studio Manager at PYTCHBLACK
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Overall design agency support, including asset creation, design, branding and final production. Studio leadership and training. Client communications and vendor liaison. Assist with studio hires. Department process reviews and recommendations.
Studio Manager at GOLDEN LASSO
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Design, art direction and production of supporting collateral for print and web, often working from concept to final. Creative solutions for typography, layout, color and media resources, along with illustration, photo retouch and color corrections. Brand development, standards and execution. Digital asset management, stock photo selections and image licensing. Vendor liaison.
Studio Manager at PYTCHBLACK
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Small start-up design agency, developed by co-owner of former employer. All-inclusive agency support and management. (production, design, estimating, administrative and account service).
Studio/Production Artist at CONCUSSION
October 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Responsible for final production art, including adherence to and assisting in the development of brand standards, layout, design assistance, typography, photo color correction, retouching, as needed illustrations and supporting graphics, die creation, preflight and quality control.
Studio Artist at FKM PRINT
April 1, 2008 - April 1, 2008
Assist creative department with design, presentations, layouts and mock-ups. Create mechanical art from layouts and concepts, including artwork creation, photo retouch/composition and illustrations. Preflight and archive of final files. Advise and coordinate efficient techniques for visually pleasing, technically correct and cost effective designs.
Prepress Specialist/Manager/Designer at AMERICAN PRINTING AND MAILING
March 1, 2005 - March 1, 2005
Prepress, design and print production - MAC and PC based.
Graphic Artist at SICOLA MARTIN (Y&R)
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2001
Worked closely with Art Directors to produce print and prepress materials. Assisted Art Directors with developing ideas and concepts, in tandem with writers and the creative group. Assisted in coordination of supporting graphic elements such as type, color and art/image placement. Maintained, tracked and archived digital files.

Education

Associates Degree in Visual Communications at Art Institute of Houston
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Workshop: Strategies for Infographics, Motion Graphics & Visual Communication at School of Visual Arts, Seattle
June 15, 2017 - June 16, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Gaming, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Manufacturing