Years of experience: 29

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John's Career Path
Independent FreelanceSep. 2014 -
Present
Black Dog Production ArtIndependent Freelance
Ft. Mitchell, KYBlack Dog Production Art was created to assist independent designers and design studios needing production assistance with the construction, implementation, traffic management and consultation of final art for packaging and marketing collateral materials. BDPA assists designers and studios in the following capacities: • Execution and direction of final design across all packaging forms while ...
Director of ImplementationNov. 2012 -
Sep. 2014
rocket science + designDirector of Implementation
Cincinnati, OhioResponsible for design adaptation and execution of approved design concepts while maintaining brand equities, standards and meeting technical requirements for reproduction. Additional responsibilities included the development of final art and general filing protocols for department, project coordination and scheduling, IT liaison between the company and outsourced IT management service, equip...
Manager of Packaging ServicesNov. 2011 -
Nov. 2012
Stevenson ColorManager of Packaging Services
Cincinnati, OhioAs the Manager of Packaging Services for Stevenson Color I was responsible for the overseeing the day-to-day activities of 25 packaging account mangers that took orders for prepress separations. These account managers were the main contacts for all printers, suppliers and often had direct contact with the brand clients. Responsible for overseeing the internal staff as well as managing externa...

John's Posts

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    How I can help you

    • Adapt designs while preserving brand aesthetics • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners • Manage artwork traffic efficiently • Represent clients in production meetings • Enhance quality using print expertise • Manage data and assets effective

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    People I am looking for

    Any design studio or independent designer who is in need of someone who can help navigate final art production with minimal guidance and the trust that the project will be completed accurately and on time.

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    Experience & Cases

    • Diverse project range from design adaptation to file cleanup • Production of final art for packaging, POS, and marketing materials. • Ensure accurate legal and print specs • Adapt concepts for catalogs and print campaigns • Serve clients needing production art expert

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    Clients

    My clients range from small local businesses seeking support with marketing and collateral projects to large agencies developing new products for major brands like Dole, Jim Beam, P&G, Naturipe, and Crunch Pak.

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    Unsure of what is needed?

    Printing your project can be a daunting task. What are the legal requirements, printing type, print specs, dielines? Confused on where to begin? Contact me, I can help. Email: john@blackdogpa.

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    How to contact

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