Head
El kekhia
Total years of experience :17 years, 4 Months
Developing interactive design;
•Commissioning illustrators and photographers;
•Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
Jan2015-June2015
Production and Printing Manager at Shady Pack
Duties
•Analyze and reduce costs.
•Order appropriate materials.
•Ensure products are created on time.
•Test machines for disrepair and malfunctions.
•Set and meet production goals.
•Purchase and calibrate machines.
•Hire, train, and supervise workers.
•Correct problems on production line.
•Maximize the production process to lower costs.
•Change production levels and staffing on different product lines to minimize inventory levels.
•Monitor product standards.
•Coordinate with different departments in the manufacturing plant.
•Work with the financial departments to come up with a budget and spending plan.
•Manage communication lines with managers, suppliers, and procurement departments.
•Keep abreast of new technology that can be used in the production process.
•Develop production schedules and duty assignments.
•Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs.
Conceives ideas, concepts, and campaigns; designs, produces, works with others and coordinates in the creation of multifaceted communication materials in print, and other mediums for a variety of instructional, promotional, development, and recruitment projects.
•Works with project managers and team members to provide professional recommendations for concept, design, art direction, production, print buying, and monitors quality control.
•Defines design criteria; develops concept and direction; proposes, directs and creates art and photography.
•Operates a computer or uses traditional techniques for a variety of graphic design activities, including desktop publishing and layout, production, illustration, and prepress file preparation.
•Monitors and tracks production projects to ensure proper and timely completion using Filemaker Pro; works with outside vendors to meet production deadlines.
•Responsible for print and prepress service specifications, purchasing, approvals and quality control.
•Selects and purchases graphic and photographic supplies.
•Maintains equipment and supply inventory; maintains accurate files and records
•Supervises, trains, and directs the work of student assistants
Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job.
•Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;
•Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;
•Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research;
Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
•Plans concept by studying information and materials.
•Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
•Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
•Use computer software to generate new images.
•Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
•Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
•Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
•Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
•Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.
•Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
•Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.
•Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
•Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.