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Production Artist II
Stratham, NH
Jul 2023 - Present (9 months)
Build print-ready files and ensure adherence to Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.'s brand standards.
Collaborate with the creative team to develop visually compelling print designs.
Participate in proof reviews and press checks to maintain color accuracy, font consistency, and quality control. Support the print production manager with color trials, vendor onboarding, and coordination. Assist in managing print vendors for effective color management and pre-press processes. Prepare files, retouch images, and meet print specifications during pre-press preparation. Provide design support and contribute feedback to marketing teams.
Contribute to the creation of 3D renderings for packaging designs and displays.
Offer assistance with compositional challenges and contribute to the preparation of comprehensive mock-ups. Collaborate with trade marketing and print vendors for corrugate design work.
Stay updated on industry trends and software updates relevant to the role.
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President / Founder
Groton, MA
Jul 2018 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Founded Fiwi Toys LLC, a toy company focussed on designing toys with a purpose. Fiwi means "for we" in Patwa. We design toys we ourselves love to play with. All toys are designed for fun purposeful play. Safety is also one of our major concerns, so our toys conform to ASTM, Prop 65, and CPSIA standards.
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Production Graphic Designer
Newton, MA
Jun 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 8 months)
• Design packaging for various puzzles, games, and brainteasers.
• Hire / direct illustrators
• Organized detailed file naming protocols
• Suggested and helped in setting up design workstations
• Trained designers in file management protocols and how to setup files properly for print.
• Manage projects with outside vendors
• Setup automated file preflight scripts to expedite file preparation.
• Helped setup project management system using Airtable to automate certain work flows.
• Managing large format printer, media, and inks.
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Senior Production Designer
HASBRO
Pawtucket, RI
Nov 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 6 months)
• Instructions layout and design for various games licenses and brands.
• Game play test with Brand Writers and Product Designers to fine-tune instructions
• Create 3D renders of product using Keyshot.
• Manage projects with HFE and outside vendors – brief out job, manage edits/changes/timelines
• Prepress: Setup automated file preflight scripts to expedite file preparation.
• Setup task management using Microsoft Planner
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Art Director
MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.
Lakeville, MA
Oct 2002 - Apr 2018 (15 years 6 months)
* Provide art direction, design preschool toys, POPs, and assist with Toy Fair booth layouts * Develop packaging designs that assist in gaining clients like PBS Kids, BJ's, Lionel, and Target * Oversee correspondence with China design group to ensure quality design standards upheld * Create slogans and storylines for product line, manage talent, photo shoots, purchasing needs * Web design and updating SENECA SPORTS MILDFORD, MA