Professional Summary
I'm a freelance designer, illustrator and production artist with 15 years of experience in print, product and packaging design as well as the creation of instructional mechanical templates to aid factories in the construction of consistent high quality products. I have designed products used in stores like Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx and more.
Highly skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Miro whiteboarding app and an excellent cross-functional communicator. I have a strong attention to detail and I am comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
Skills
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Miro, Flex PLM, Microsoft Office 365, Figma, Cross-Functional Team Management
Experience
Senior Production Artist, Carters -June 2022 - December 2025
Led and managed the creation and implementation of instructional mechanical production templates for the Carter's main Playwear line.
Standardized workflow processes such as communication methods and pass-off timing across cross functional teams to meet calendar deadlines faster.
Organized and maintained a shared file database and virtual library for team members to use and reference for every working season.
Worked with the FlexPLM team to create a taxonomy and system of organization for Carter’s working files to make them easily searchable and sortable within the internal system, resulting in faster turnaround of work for all teams.
Trained incoming team members on Adobe Suite, template construction and most up to date best working practices.
Production Artist, Carters - November 2018 - June 2022
Created and standardized mechanical templates from art files for factory production for the Child of Mine exclusive brand for Walmart.
Worked cross-functionally across teams to aid workflow. This included scheduling and running meetings, managing group calendar deadlines, and assisting team members with workload to meet deadlines.
Senior Designer, IG Design Group - September 2014 - November 2018
Took the lead in team-based projects by managing time efficiently and communicating across teams and with product managers on work direction and progress.
Helped other team members by creating product templates and other resources to use as a standard.
Worked on instructional mechanical paperwork templates for factory production.
Acted as a trainer to incoming junior and mid-level designers.
Designer, IG Design Group - January 2011 - November 2014
Created illustrations and designs for a broad range of products, including gift cards, gift bags, wrapping paper, stationery sets, product packaging, and more for clients such as Target, Walmart, T.J.Maxx, Ross, Lowes, Michael's, and more.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL, 2010