Jessica Johnson

• Ensures packaging files are error-free and ready for print (checking dielines, adding bleed, spec-ing PMS colors, checking distribution statements and proof-reading content for errors)
• Releases files on time to production
• Liaison with production in offices overseas
• Supplies image and packaging files to internal and external clients
• Completes design projects assigned by Senior Designers
• Prints and assembles art comprehensives/mock-ups
• Manages, organizes, and updates image and packaging servers via our DAM (digital asset management system)
• Reviews packaging proofs for color, accuracy and print quality
• Produces packaging in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian languages via translation
• Photographs, color-corrects, and edits product images for catalog, digital asset management system, Petmate website, and client use
• Interfaces with Art Director, Designers, Brand Managers, Assistant Brand Managers, Coordinators, and Sales teams

• Created/designed page layouts for major retailer’s monthly circulars
• Edited layout of cartoons for weekly papers
• Produced corrections for weekly grocery store ads

• Worked with 25-member publishing team to create outstanding visual representation of organizational programs and objectives
• Collaborated with photography and design staff to produce unique print materials, including business cards, large print formats (such as banners and billboards), posters, pamphlets, large and small books, certificates, brochures, silkscreens and logo designs
• Produced multi-lingual projects in Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, and French
• Created vendor ready, error-free production files to internal and external client-approved specifications
• Extensive experience in color correction, photo manipulation, and retouching images
• Coordinated graphics and layout production on high-profile projects such as the Boy Scout Annual Report, Boy Scouts Requirements book, Boy Scout Field Book, Ranger/Venturer Handbook, Merit Badge Pamphlet series