| Candidate Information | | Title | Graphic Designer, Production Artist, Project Management | | Target Location | US-NJ-Somerset |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateProfile HighlightsMultidisciplinary designer with 15 years of experience, comfortable working across various mediums including print, digital, motion design and video. Eager contributor to the solving of production and creative challenges in advertising, marketing and publishing. Offering a distinctive blend of artistic skills, vision and technical expertise to contribute effectively to brand strategies. Subject Matter Expert (SME), jack-of-all-trades designer who can handle creative from inception to completion including pre-press and printing operations for a variety of medium and substrates. Multitasker with excellent time management skills who can excel in a fast-paced environment and stay on top of deadlines, troubleshoot effectively, and foster teamwork.EducationBachelor of Arts (BA) - Graphic Design - School of Visual ArtsCertificationsAfter Effects CC 2023 Master ClassFigma Essential TrainingSkills & Qualification Proficient in Adobe CC- (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Acrobat), Final Cut Pro, Figma, Microsoft Office 365 - (Outlook, Teams, Share Point, Planner, One Drive, Word, PPT., Excel), FTP Clients - (FileZilla, Transmit), Wrike. Creative Strategy, Art & Design (Print / Digital), Layout Design, Typography, Photo Retouching, Compositing Branding, Color Theory, Motion Graphics. Project Management, Data Asset Management, Print Production, Pre-press Operations, Quality Control, Work Autonomously, Problem-solving skills, SME.Work ExperienceDIGITAL CONTENT SPECIALISTDELOITTE DIGITAL /MADRAS GLOBAL New York, NY 11/2020 - 11/2023 Lead Print/ Digital Production Specialist; see Macys. Hired by Madras Global now Deloitte Digital to oversee client work during Covid-19 Shutdown, solely managing high volume production of print and digital assets - job of 5 now 1. Led production initiatives for a profitable 4-phase Print to Digital program with a $1.15M annual projection, Incorporating Print 2 Digital, Product Placement, Interactive Platforms for online, and AR/VR (Meta-verse); Enhanced and development of S.O.P (Standard Operating Procedure); Cross-trained team members on project management guideline and best practices for additional support; Traffic assets and deliverable across departments, providing updates to internal stakeholders and securing approval: LEAD PRINT/DIGITAL PRODUCTION SPECIALISTMACYS RETAIL Long Island City, NY 5/2012 - 6/2020 Managed pre-press and printing operations for high-volume retail production of print and digital assets: Catalogs, Direct Mail, Inserts and Outdoor; Preflight, conducting compliance checks on all files to ensure adherence to guidelines; Serving as a liaison for client and internal departments to ensure timely completion of all requests; Update and prepared creative assets for final print production, meeting all deadlines within budget; Improved production quality through design reviews, suggesting enhancements, conducting thorough quality control; Managed, processed and archived digital images for retouching from in-house and on-location shoots, totaling over 20,000 assets, which included 6,000+ images for private brands; Leveraged proprietary project manage software for efficient digital asset management; Developed and maintained strong client relationships and inter-departmental synergy;ART DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNERLIQUID LIGHTNING LLC Energy Drink Pompton Lakes, NJ 12/2008 3/2010 Conceptualized and executed innovative print and digital design layouts, integrating multimedia elements-photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound. Ensuring the highest standards of creativity and alignment with marketing objectives by reviewing and approving proofs for print ads, products, packaging, and copy materials; My adept project management skills were demonstrated through overseeing accounts and projects within allocated budgets and time lines. I collaborated with marketing department heads to address client requirements, fostering clear communication and alignment of design objectives; Worked closely with the Creative Director, I contributed to developing and refining design ideas and concepts, ensuring a cohesive and impactful creative vision. Conducting comprehensive reviews of technical/mechanical aspects for various substrates, ensuring compliance with vendor standards; Orchestrated photo shoots and printing sessions, meticulously acquiring essential products and maintaining the desired artistic vision. Additionally, I prepared materials for print production and actively participated in press checks, guaranteeing the quality and precision of the final output;ContractCREATIVE AND PRODUCTION MANAGERENCOMPASS MEDIA GROUP New York, NY 7-11/2011 Managed art and design for out-of-home advertising and event marketing programs. Contributed to corporate innovation and expansion by exploring new mediums, venues, and printing techniques. Negotiated costs and efficiently managed vendor resources to optimize project outcomes; Conceptualized and designed innovative print assets for a wide array of mediums, ranging from direct mail, inserts, postcards, digital kiosks, trolleys, door hangers, to pizza boxes. Spearheaded the re branding of company identity across various platforms including logos, media kits and sales sheets. Collaborate with account representatives to respond to RFPs and create proposals. Performed compliance checks on all files to ensure strict adherence to guidelines. Served as a liaison between clients and internal departments, ensuring timely completion of all requests; Updated and prepared creative assets for final print production, consistently meeting deadlines and budgetary constraints; |
