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Hi, I’m Thomas E. Walsh, a Graphic Artist and Creative Production Specialist based in Philadelphia. I bring extensive agency experience directing production for digital, print, social media, retail, and out-of-home campaigns, turning bold concepts into polished, on-brand executions.
I collaborate with creatives and executives to translate vision into multi-channel marketing assets, from concept through final deliverables. I’m a workflow-focused problem-solver who loves improving efficiency, reducing costs, and staying adaptable to new systems and technologies.
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Work Experience
Marketing & Design Admin (Part-Time Contract) at Custom Arts Studio
May 1, 2022 - PresentExecuting digital and print projects for this full-service fine arts and design company. Strategized with the Creative Director, consulted with clients to discuss needs and priorities, designed flyers, business cards, and marketing materials, planned social media posts, revised and maintained websites with SEO practices, and designed custom logos, labels, and packaging.
Senior Production Specialist (Contract) at Unique Industries
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021Assisted the design team in preparing purchased artwork for development and completed all final files as they relate to product art. Created production files from concept art provided by Product Designers. Strategized with Print Leadership and utilized Teamwork Project Management software. Reviewed prototypes and pre-production samples for accuracy. Managed the highest level of quality by proofreading all products for accuracy. Applied ESKO Packaging Prepress Software for consistent and error-free file creation. Coordinated with the creative team and internal clients; reviewed and implemented changes. Developed die lines for vendor approval and customer presentations. Worked with Master Project Listing Excel files and Salsify databases assuring accurate specs.
Packaging Production Designer (Contract) at Bloom Design Studio
December 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Implemented a new packaging system for OXO kitchen utensils for over 400 SKU’s. Executed brand identity guidelines for visual consistency and a fresh new look. Partnered with creative directors, producers and production managers. Created and distributed templates to Art Directors for layouts and photoshoot directions to spec. Responsible for the mechanical building process with approved die lines utilizing Adobe Illustrator. Managed and organized assets on Dropbox as a file sharing system with corporate headquarters. Utilized Smartsheets and Google Docs to manage and delegate work to remote offices. Packaged handovers and managed Preflight procedures on all deliverables. Deciphered the brand narrative for consistent messaging and a visual system. Attended photoshoots and created PNG die lines to assist food stylists and photographers with composition. Applied accurate naming conventions for distributing assets to photo retouchers and production systems.
Senior Graphic Specialist at McCann Erickson
May 1, 2005 - July 1, 2019Partnered with developers, creative technologists, after effects artists, project managers, producers, and creative directors for brand executions with great success. Designer in creating all types of media specializing in print, digital, events and social. Provided art direction and technical specifications to retouchers, and mechanical artists. Created and managed over 500 Microsoft global screen assets for localization and transcreation. Recreated Microsoft and application screenshots for product accurate animations on TV commercials. Produced hundreds of campaigns, including mechanical building, quality control, digital prepress for retail, POS, packaging, OOH, publications and station dominations. Strategized with Microsoft client on product launches for Windows, Surface and Office products. Reported to the Finance Director to approve work orders ensuring client cost structures are followed. Utilized Project Management software for resource allocation and prioritization of multipl
Senior Production Designer at A TRUM
March 1, 1999 - April 1, 2005Created promotional materials and Lucite designs for the financial industry. Directed all phases of production including Creative Services, Final Design and Prepress. Delegated and trafficked projects to assure quality, time frames and budgets. Maintained three databases for production workflow and company archives. Utilized Digital Asset Management software and web-enabled databases for a 150% increase in productivity. Restructured the organizational system of requesting graphic services which decreased employee turnover and established a positive working environment. Contacted Lucite vendors for estimates and scheduled production time frames. Clients: Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs Group, Morgan Stanley, U.S. Bancorp, TD Group, Capital One, Charles Schwab, State Street, BB&T, and SunTrust Bank.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Bachelor of Science, Business Management at Pennsylvania State University
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Associate of Art, Art at Philadelphia Community College
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Other
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