Aaron J. Spencer Hollywood, CA ***** 209-***-****

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronjspencer23/

Graphic Designer/Production Artist

Effective and Innovative

Highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer with extensive experience in multimedia, marketing, and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Highly skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations; talented at building and maintaining “win-win” partnerships. Passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns; accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.

Areas of Expertise

● Design and Print Production ● Marketing ● Advertising

● Graphic Design ● Fine Art & Illustrations ● Pre-Press

● Adobe Creative Suite ● Page Layout ● Logo Design Professional Experience

Graphic Production Artist March 2015 – Present

Punch Studio Culver City, CA

● Produce digital mocks, print-ready mechanical files for production development and retail distribution.

● Manage digital assets and retouch hi-resolution images for high design esthetics.

● Generate build outs of digital comps for buyer meetings.

● Convert pixel art into vector graphics, color separation and pantone matches.

● Package deliverables to vendors for sampling prior to client approvals for product distribution.

● Catalog high quality scans for digital assets, archiving completed products for sales and reorders. Graphic Associate January 2014 – December 2014

Ace Exhibits Cerritos, CA

● Preflight digital art inspector for display banners and tradeshows.

● Customer relations expert with attention to detail and a remarkable response time.

● Perform color corrections, pantone, CMYK, RGB digital image enhancements on marketing materials.

● Standardized production process to meet delivery deadlines. Graphic Production Artist June 2013 – October 2013 Skechers Manhattan Beach, CA

● Worked under Production Lead assisting promotional campaigns for retails stores globally.

● Enhanced editorial marketing campaigns by retouching products from raw or high quality images.

● Resizing, color correcting and photo manipulation of artwork for new promotions and seasonal campaigns.

● Managing design projects and asset deliverables by production deadlines. Internship

Graphic Artist Intern March 2013 - June 2013

Cold Open Venice, CA

Entertainment design and promotional marketing for major brands and national campaigns across the U.S. Assistant design for studio clients, HBO, Universal, AMC. Assistant art director for marketing pitch for new Nickelodeon show,

“Haunted Hathaways”.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Graphic Design, 2005-2008 - Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA continued…

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Additional Skills

● Ability to multitask and work under pressure with attention to detail.

● Very strong analytical and problem solving skills.

● Self-starter who works independently and takes initiative.

● Ability to set up and organize clean template files that can be adapted to many uses and streamline the production process.

● Excellent writer and skilled communicator.

● A fast learner who has strong interpersonal skills and has the ability to work well under pressure.

● Proficient in traditional sketching, ink, digital artwork and design management.

● Strong ability to effectively and confidently manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and maintain a high level of precision through detail-oriented execution.

● Strives for excellence and takes pride in work produced.

● Proficient in the following Mac & Window User Applications: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Premiere, iMovie, Wacom, and iPad.

● Proficient in the following Mobile Phone Applications: Motionleap,, Videoleap, Dizzi, Beatleap, FaceAPP, and Visual Supply Company (VSCO).

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