Graphic and Production Artist

Julia L. Powell

** ******* ***** **** *, Vernon, NJ 07462 862-***-**** (Cell/VM) ac8zu4@r.postjobfree.com Profile: Packaging and Publication Production Artist and Traffic/Asset/Project Manager 20+ years of experience in the graphics and printing industry working in prepress, production, design, and traffic, project and asset management. Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and current with technology and skills. Nimble at handling multiple projects and shifting priorities. Enjoys and is flexible in moving between team and independent projects. Takes pride in doing both mundane and complex tasks. Strong customer service skills with management experience. Software: Mac OS/Windows, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Bridge, Quark, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Flightcheck and PDF based proofing systems, basic animation, web apps, HTML and CSS, WordPress, social media and video editing

Hardware: Apple and PC computers and peripherals, Xerox Copiers/production machines, Color Copiers, laser and inkjet printers, large format inkjet, scanners (flatbed and drum), digital photography Traditional Skills: Comping and model making, concept sketching and rendering in marker, pencil, oil painting and water media, mounting, cutting, folding, drilling, sealing, and various binding machines, wood and metal working Work History

• Self Employed Illustrator/Artist 2015-Present

Currently working on several projects including concept designs for animated film, illustration, private commissions, gallery shows, Kickstarter art projects, and conventions.

• Creative Group Designer, Production Artist, Traffic/Asset/Project Manager 2003-2006, 2010-2015 Pinnacle Foods, Toys ‘R Us, International Playthings, Unilever Foods, Smith Design Associates, Gemini Industries

• Mark Weisz Design Designer, Production Artist, Asset Management 2006-2008

• Aquent Designer, Production Artist, Traffic/Asset/Project Manager 2000-2002, 2008-2010 Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline, Calvin Klein, University of Pittsburgh, E-Transport/Descartes Systems Group, Scott Pipitone, Fitting Creative, Elan Communications

• Printing Companies Pre-press (digital and traditional), Production Copying, Bindery pre 2000 Experience and Accomplishments

• Packaging and small press publication design, with experience in scanning, cleanup, color correction, clipping paths, file formatting, photo editing and image processing of product imagery for print and web needs, and creating product and stock art illustrations. Products included cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and over the counter products, toys and food.

• Packaging mechanical design and production from dieline creation to pre-press ready art for extensive international product lines, creating style guides, templates, asset libraries, pickup files, working with photographers, vendors and design studios, and creating file management protocols.

• Drug, Nutrition and Supplement Facts formatting experience, from English, French and Spanish copy, while adhering strictly to FDA requirements.

• IRC and coupon design, cost and timing quoting, contractor liaison, proofing and distribution.

• Point-of-sale and show display materials design to match branding and products working with large format inkjet printing and corrugated printing vendors, with knowledge of offset, flexo, inkjet and stochastic printing limitations and advantages.

• Fulfilled ancillary internal design needs such as flyers, posters, presentation graphics with attention grabbing designs.

• Comped physical samples of proposed packaging designs: printing, cutting, scoring, and assembly, as well as created 3D photo comps for sales team materials, in house model books and presentation materials.

• Managed FDA mandated Nutrition Facts updates for over 100 private label brands, tracked multiple clients, art providers, vendors, sales and supply chains, handling all filing and color proofing. Project was awarded for successful completion.

• Organized filing and maintenance of electronic assets, mechanical files and associated images, fonts and documents, project folders and color proofs and packaging samples with specific client needs kept in mind.

• Equipment research and buying consultation expertise.

• Pre-press production, plate imposition, color proofing, bindery, quoting and scheduling complex jobs. Education:

Rochester Institute of Technology: BFA Illustration, AAS Graphic Design Personal Interests and Associations:

Member of RIT Alumni Association, Involved in HOA, Seeing Eye of Morristown Volunteer Puppy Raiser, Illuxcon Showcase Artist, NYCC booth artist, Published in Infected By Art juried illustration annual, avid knitter, Lego enthusiast

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