Graphic Designer Production Artist

Kate Running she/her

Production Artist / Graphic Designer

Minneapolis, MN ********@*****.*** LinkedIn GitHub Design Portfolio Summary

Dedicated Production Artist and Graphic Designer committed to promoting gender equality through creative problem-solving. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a deep understanding of physical product design and printing processes. Adept at maintaining brand consistency and adhering to design guidelines. I’m excited to bring my unique bundle of skills to the right team! Professional Experience

Production Artist

Ingebretsen’s - Minneapolis, MN Sept 2016 - Present

• Collaborate with marketing team to conceptualize and plan product designs.

• Meticulously fill content for various physical products, including sales flyers, multi page catalogs, and signs.

• Create internal style guidelines for our website and print materials.

• Work closely with the copy team to ensure content accuracy and editorial excellence.

• Establish strong partnerships with manufacturers to address design and print requirements.

• Expertly reformat and prepare design files for printing needs, maintaining design integrity.

• Helped with the design layout of our 75 page anniversary book, just launched this year! Graphic Designer

Semcasting - Remote Apr 2018 - Jun 2020

• Demonstrated flexibility in design style, adapting to brand guidelines and client preferences.

• Executed digital ad projects with precision and attention to detail.

• Leveraged Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, for multiple digital design sizes.

• Consistently delivered materials that aligned with major brand requirements and guidelines.

• Delivered design projects within a 24 hour turnaround timeline. Production Artist / Graphic Designer

Brand Ink - Saint Paul, MN / 2017

• Created designs for a variety of clients and projects; from car & 53’ trailer wraps to 1” decals and TV props.

• Ensured all files were print ready for a variety of applications.

• Managed 5-20 projects a day, completing tight deadlines.

• Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for large format graphics. Graphic Designer

University of Iowa Libraries - Remote Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

• Successfully designed and formatted printed materials, including a 20 page program while adhering to university brand guidelines.

• Ensured meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of print projects.

• Contributed to a consistent visual identity across various University events and materials.

• Communicated well with a remote team.

Graphic Designer

Lincoln Journal Star - Lincoln, NE May 2015 - Jul 2016

• Collaborated with hundreds of clients to design and produce print advertisements, prioritizing detail and consistency.

• Delivered high-quality, print-ready files, maintaining each unique brand integrity.

• Paginated the classified sections of five different papers.

• Managed a variety of projects and completed tight ad deadlines. Education

Certification in Front-end Development Nov 2022 - May 2023 Promineo Tech - Online

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design August 2006 - May 2010 Concordia College - Moorhead, MN, US

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD)

• Physical Product Design

• Print Production

• Brand Guidelines Adherence

• Attention to Detail

• Flexibility in Design Style

• Mockups and Prototypes

• Magento

• JavaScript Programming

• Bootstrap

• HTML

• CSS

• ReactJS

• Communication

• Meeting Deadlines

• Gender Equality Advocacy

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