Resume

Professional Summary

Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong focus on packaging design and print production, supported by expertise in branding, typography, and visual storytelling. Experienced in leading packaging projects from concept through print-ready execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and production partners to deliver high-quality physical and digital solutions on tight deadlines. Highly skilled in prepress production, color management, and extending packaging systems into e-commerce design for platforms like Amazon.

Key Skills

Graphic Design | Branding & Identity | Typography | Layout Design | Print & Digital Design | Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) | UX/UI Design | Prepress & Color Management (CMYK, Spot, PMS) | Creative Problem Solving | Project Management | Collaboration & Teamwork | Communication Skills | Time Management | Amazon Seller Central / EBC | Packaging Design | Label Design | Motion Graphics

Professional Experience

Lead Graphic Designer

Nutt Heads Brands – Plain City, OH | Jan 2020 – Present

  • Led end-to-end packaging design for consumer products, including concept development, layout, typography, and print-ready production for cardboard packaging and labels.

  • Collaborated with local and international printers to deliver projects on schedule and to specification.

  • Prepared prepress files for packaging and print vendors, managing CMYK, spot colors, PMS matching, dielines, and bleed specifications to ensure accurate final output.

  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines with high-quality results.

  • Designed and maintained Amazon advertising content and Enhanced Brand Content (EBC), increasing product visibility and engagement.

  • Directed a team of illustrators to create eye-catching product, advertising, and social media designs.

  • Delegated workflow and managed schedules to ensure timely project completion.

  • Oversaw color management and press approvals, ensuring brand accuracy across packaging, labels, and supporting print materials.

Graphic Designer & Digital Press Worker

Fire Ball Press – Columbus, OH | Jun 2013 – Jan 2020

  • Collaborated with clients to produce compelling print and digital design solutions.

  • Edited and optimized images for marketing campaigns and product packaging.

  • Designed layouts for large-format prints, including billboards and signage.

  • Contributed creative concepts during brainstorming sessions, enhancing project outcomes.

  • Prepared prepress files to meet production requirements and ensured print accuracy.

  • Processed and cataloged all on-site and off-site print projects efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
Columbus College of Art and Design – Columbus, OH | 2008