Ricafort Ignacio

Packaging Designer and Prepress Specialist with 16+ years of experience in packaging artwork, production design, prepress operations, and print production. Experienced in creating production-ready artwork, maintaining technical accuracy and brand consistency, and troubleshooting complex production issues.

Graphic Designer / Production Artist at The Studio Bridge (2026-02 – Present)

• Create and prepare packaging and print artwork based on client specifications.
• Perform artwork review, technical checks, and prepress preparation.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve design and production requirements.

Graphic Designer / Production Artist at VJ7 (2025-08 – 2026-02)

• Created and adapted artwork for print and production requirements.
• Prepared and reviewed production files for accuracy and quality.
• Resolved artwork and production issues while meeting deadlines.

Production Artist 2 at SGS & Co (2023-02 – 2024-08)

• Produced packaging artwork and managed prepress/premedia processes.
• Performed technical checks and quality control to ensure production readiness.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve production challenges.

Premedia Artist at SGK (2021-07 – 2022-11)

• Prepared packaging artwork for print production according to client specifications.
• Managed prepress workflows and performed technical artwork checks.
• Resolved production issues and improved workflow efficiency.

Production Artist 2 at SGS & Co (2014-04 – 2021-07)

• Created packaging production artwork and managed prepress operations.
• Performed technical checks to ensure artwork accuracy and production readiness.
• Resolved design and production issues while maintaining quality standards.

Prepress Graphic Artist at Lamicoat Inc (2011-08 – 2014-04)

• Produced and refined artwork for print production.
• Managed prepress checks and resolved production-related issues.

Prepress Graphic Artist at Limuel Packaging and Industrial Sales (2010-11 – 2011-04)

• Prepared production artwork and performed prepress quality checks.
• Collaborated with designers to resolve production challenges.

Jr. Graphic Artist at Majestic Press (2007-03 – 2010-06)

• Assisted in creating graphics for print materials.
• Maintained artwork files and supported the design workflow.

Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations – Polytechnic University of the Philippines (2002 – 2006)