Production Artist In-House

Denver, CO *****

720-***-**** ********@*****.***

Production Artist with extensive experience at Kastlfel, specializing in garment design and project leadership. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite combined with strong attention to detail, resulting in innovative brand solutions and high client satisfaction. Proven track record in mentoring teams and optimizing production processes to meet client standards and deliver superior designs. Adobe Creative Suite expertise

Visual design proficiency

Attention to detail

Brand innovation

Software proficiency

Design program knowledge

Spot separation techniques

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Photo editing expertise

Illustrator and Photoshop skills

InDesign and Acrobat knowledge

Shopworks and InkSoft

experience

Digitizing software familiarity

06/2022 - 02/2025 BCT Denver, CO

Production Artist

Managed prepress and production processes for diverse paper products utilizing digital and offset printing

Performed Imposition, data merge & pagination within InDesign and Adobe Acrobat / Pitstop

Color correction, photo editing, creation of templates & managing specifications like bleeds, cut lines, fold lines, etc. 01/2021 - 06/2022 Corporate Images Apparel Denver, CO Production Artist and Creative Designer

Directed and maintained daily production and processing of artwork for garment design.

Created garment designs for clients and in-house lines.. Coordinated with management on selection of garments, inks, and various outside sources / purchases essential to project completion. Interaction with various outside vendors for services such as transfers and digitizing for embroidery.

Extensive use of INKSOFT software to create online stores for a large variety of clients.

01/2014 - 12/2020 Kastlfel / Denver Print House Denver, CO Lead Production Artist and Creative Designer

Company Overview: (Continued position from ImageWest) Directed and maintained daily production and processing of artwork for TODD STEWARD

Summary

Skills

Experience

garment design.

Created garment designs for clients and in-house lines. Efficiently led and administered creative design projects and marketing concepts in support of ongoing marketing and garment merchandizing programs.

Coordinated with management on selection of garments, inks, and various outside sources / purchases essential to project completion. Reviewed all production materials on key projects. Ensured compliance with and implemented client standards. Interaction with various outside vendors for services such as transfers and digitizing for embroidery.

Extensive use of Shopworks software.

Seasonal freelance design for clients.

Clients included Anthem Branding, Bandimere Speedway, 13th Floor Haunted Houses, Event Network, Aramark, SSA and numerous schools and small businesses.

Mentored new staff on preparing designs for production, design techniques and new software programs.

(Continued position from ImageWest)

01/2008 - 12/2014 ImageWest Apparel Lakewood, CO Creative Design and Production Artist

Created and produced artwork for garment decoration, serving contract clients and in-house lines.

Collaborated with external vendors for transfer services and embroidery digitizing.

Managed client relationships with Starboard, supporting major cruise line corporations.

01/2006 - 12/2008 Ouray Sportswear Denver, CO

Designer

Collaborated with Art Director to develop artwork used in apparel decoration for clients and in-house lines.

Used strict logo and design guides for various collegiate athletic programs. Art Institute of Colorado Denver, CO

Associates Degree: Graphic Design

Air Academy High School Colorado Springs, CO

High School Diploma

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