Graphic Designer at Smurfit Westrock (2021-10 – 2025-11)
- Interfaced with customers about packaging needs and worked with customers to bring their designs into reality.
- Created designs/new artwork based on customer needs and production capabilities.
- Translated customer artwork into accurate print ready production art files for flexographic and die cutting presses.
- Used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Artios CAD to prepare art files for finalized art for customer approval and tooling vendors.
- Ensured all artwork met all technical and production requirements including dielines, bleeds, trapping, screens, and resolutions in all vector artwork.
- Communicated to the customer improvements, enhancements, and changes to designs for cost effectiveness and machine capabilities.
- Collaborated with multiple teams (i.e. sales, production and customer service) to resolve any issues and obstacles throughout the development process.
- Checked new tooling for correct size, graphics, and errors or damage. Responsible for interactions with print plate vendors about requesting quotes for all repairs/replacements. Coordinated pick ups and returns for print plates to respond to due dates.
Graphic Designer at Freelance (2021-04 – 2021-10)
- Communicated with client virtually by email and Zoom to receive assignments and critique designs.
- Researched color, typography, illustrations and art style to reflect client's needs.
- Prepared and illustrated multiple iterations of product.
Graphic Design Intern at My Pet Defense (2020-03 – 2020-05)
- Communicated with colleagues virtually by email, Slack and Zoom to receive assignments, and critique designs.
- Developed and designed logos for a new brand the company was exploring.
- Prepared and illustrated multiple iterations of give away stickers for a monthly theme.
- Devised illustrations and patterns for package design within company package dielines.
Graphic Design Intern at Green Living AZ Magazine (2019-06 – 2019-08)
- Prepared magazine ads for clients.
- Assisted with company projects to promote the magazine.
Graphic Design Intern at First Page Marketing (2019-04 – 2019-05)
- Designed social media ads for the company.
- Researched typography and presented type studies for a new company brand.
- Assisted the company with a variety of assignments.
