Design Quality Control
Resume:
Anastasia Wilcox
e-mail: ********@*****.***
web: www.redphoenixplumes.com
Allow me to introduce myself. I am a graphic design professional with over
** ***** ** ********** ** various creative environments.
Here are a few examples of my work experience that I could bring to your
company:
* Working knowledge of 3D package design including but not limited to,
blister cards, window boxes, vacuforming and clamshells, concept
through mockup.
* Prepress experience on projects for silk-screened objects through
eight-color including the creation of film, direct to plate and direct
to press files.
* Specific knowledge of creating planograms (or product placement
diagrams) and related image
setup requirements.
* Experience in using translated word documents to build multi-national
packages.
* Familiarity with using, also creating style guides, and submission
practices of materials as a licensee as well as a licensor.
* Photoshoots: conception for the shoot, booking/negotiating, working
with and choosing talent, familiar with fair usage/rights and
royalty's agreements as well as child labor laws, grooming products
for presentation, and directing a shoot.
* Currently continuing my education in web design and Interactive Media
I have always dedicated my skills and creative abilities to assure the
successful accomplishment of company goals. Enclosed is my resume to
provide you with the details of my background and skills. I would be most
anxious to discuss my career goals with you.
Thank your for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Anastasia Wilcox
Anastasia Wilcox
e-mail: ********@*****.***
web: www.redphoenixplumes.com
SUMMARY: Art, design, director and production professional with over 14 years
experience.
Specialized in advertising, product imaging, and package design.
EXPERIENCE:
2010 JAN - MARCH GRAPHIC DESIGNER - Contract Temp
Jakks Pacific, Santa Monica, California
Package design for licensed and original properties.
Nutritional information panel creation.
Working with style guides from major toy and entertainment licensors.
2009 - 2010 ART MANAGER
Playhut Inc., Walnut, California
Manage a team of 5 designers.
Conceptualize and execute creative packaging for EZ-Twist TM line.
Creation of company collateral advertisements and branding pages.
Supervise production schedules, meeting deadlines within terms of
contract.
2003 - 2008
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
MGA Entertainment Inc., Van Nuys, California
Conceptualize and execute creative packaging for BratzTM, plush, large
dolls, children's home decor, games, sporting goods, consumer
electronics, boy's toys, and RC's.
Creation of advertisements and branding pages.
Supervise production schedules, meeting deadlines within terms of
contract.
Produce style guides seasonally for various lines as needed.
2002 - 2003 Work with product managers and designers to devise new concepts.
Work with translation files to re-create packages for international
placement.
Ongoing industry research for competitive packaging, mediums and
processes that add unique qualities.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
1999 - 2002 FORD Modeling Agency, Beverly Hills, California
In-house photo retouching and on the spot recreation for models
portfolios.
In-house zed card creation, editing and printing for all FORD Los Angles
Models.
Creation of all collateral materials and in-house properties for FORD Los
Angeles.
Work in conjunction with the website team to update online portfolio's.
education: ART DIRECTOR
DOCdata California Inc., Canoga Park, California
Design and perform prepress work for compact disks and accompanying
graphics.
Full service, design work for various Indi music labels and small
business software.
REFERENCES Graphics quality control. In charge of press checks, file and film
correction.
Managing art department and aiding in the selection of artists and
computer technical staff.
One on one consultation with clients to discuss their design needs.
Certificate of Applied Science in 3D Animation, 1996
School of Communication Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Advertising Design, 1995
Brown Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Available upon request
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