Developing and adapting designs for Packaging, POS, Web and more within a CI environment
Developing style/CI-guidelines for new brands & identities
Color Management
Typesetting
Proof-reading
Pantone color matching
Barcodes & QR-Codes
Creating, trouble-shooting and adjusting artwork for litho, gravure and flexographic printing processes using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
Producing repro-ready artwork
Proofing
Typesetting
Experienced with hot & cold foiling, effect varnishes, embossing & debossing
Print Production Management
Managing repro and print suppliers
Setting up repro workflows to ensure a smooth working experience between clients and repro/print suppliers
Attending press approvals
Final approval on artwork, copy, mock-ups, proofs and finished print
Planning production resources on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Evaluating new and alternative artwork procedures to enhance quality, improve skills, increase productivity and reduce overall costs
Identifying & solving production issues
Liaising with clients, suppliers and staff members to ensure a smooth running of all projects
Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers
Retouching
Creative retouching
Retouching product, food and beauty photography
Color correction, consistency & matching
Understanding of studio & natural lighting schemes
General channel work
Replacing CMYK channels with a spot color in Photoshop