About

I’m a production artist, photo retoucher and surprisingly, a data analyst with over 10 years of experience obtained from the retail industry focused in medium to large prints and unique applications. While I enjoy the creative aspect of forming new solutions or designing new layouts, I truly thrive in production tasks and implementing designs to perfection.

I’ve worked on signs as small as one-inch wide, and graphics larger than myself! Some of the largest projects I’ve worked on include hanging window posters and construction barricade graphics. The smallest items I’ve worked on are hang tags for home decor and shelf strips. I’ve also created round signs, 2-D box graphics, multi-surface risers, and ring-bound “flip” books.

My skills include: adaptability, thoroughness, detail-oriented, clear communication, and reliability. I am proficient with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. I have dabbled in Figma, Adobe WorkFront, Asana and Basecamp. I also use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Work History

Sr. Production Artist at Williams Sonoma
March 2024 – Present

• Same as Production Artist, plus:
• Own creating QR Codes, tracking data, creating reports and training other departments
• Review signage proofs for design accuracy and brand alignment
• Manage signage proofing for cross-functional projects

Production Artist at Williams Sonoma
February 2017 – March 2024

• Organize and maintain all files on server and shared drive
• Access databases for photography and copy
• Create templates and styles based on approved designs
• Build mechanical files for production based on presentation files provided by design
• Average of 35 files per seasonal floorset with 10 floorsets per year (range of 15–60 files)
• Review for general needs such as copy consistency, photo retouching requirements, or QR Codes
• Manage proofs including color processing, merchant or partner review, proofreading, decks
• Manage file transfers such as vendor samples, color reviews, language translations, prints
• Approve PDFs from vendor for print
• Improve processes with automation where necessary and relevant

Signage Coordinator at Williams Sonoma
February 2016 – February 2017

• Organize, update, produce signage for presentation
• Print, trim, tile and place graphics or signage in mock store for presentation review
• Access databases for photography and copy
• Minor edits to simple photos, typically cutting out backgrounds to place on signs
• Make edits from merchant proofs of feature and perimeter signs
• Provide files to manager for printing

Seasonal Graphic Designer at Minted
November – December 2015

• Review customer orders of holiday cards and wall art in detail
• Suggest edits to copy content or layout
• Trace or draw silhouettes of pets and children
• Apply photo filters to houses, editing photo as necessary for optimal appearance
• Send proofs to customers for review