Mickala Theys

Graphic Designer:
Take a varying level of direction from customers through the sales team to create custom designs for a multitude of different products within daily deadlines. Die struck metal coins and medallions are one of the most common projects. Art requests generally will give 2-D design concepts and require me to create proofs “3-D” in appearance. Create mocked up “3-D sculpted” proofs before the final vector art and images would go to the 3D Programmers to create the dies. Show how products would look once personally customized such as showing products in display packaging, crystal etchings and engravings. Create custom art for die struck coins, medals, keytags, lapel pins, badges, belt buckles, coasters, ornaments etc.
3D Modeler/CNC Programmer:
Take customer approved proof of product and use the images and vector files the artist prepared to create a 3D model of the 2D rendition on the proof. Once the 3D model has been created, then flip the art to be inverted in the Z axis and flipped in X/Y axis to be carved into the die. Program and toolpath the file for the CNC machine by selecting different tools and paths the tools take using many strategies of different speeds, feeds, overlaps and depths. Save out the render of the toolpathed image for the client’s approval. Once the image is approved, save out the toolpath program in three different formats for three different types of CNC machines. Fill out appropriate paperwork for CNC Operators and file the program for production.
Marketing:
Create digital content for the company website, SEO images and social media posts. Design email blasts for different targeted demographics. Create corporate branding standards to give materials a cohesive appearance. Re-design the company catalog. Design production ready files for coin cards, business cards, post cards, package inserts, flyers and other promotional print pieces all within printing standards.

Design Advertisements for three direct mail magazines in a very fast paced environment. Take information from sales reps and process into complete yet creative promotional materials with very little direction. Interact directly with clients to create designs to their full satisfaction. Design spec ads for possible future clients. Make revisions to already existing ads. Create logos/company identities, business cards, flyers, brochures, signage, website art, mobile App art and take product photographs. Assemble the catalogs and make sure they are press ready. Maintain office records and routinely back up servers. Handle customer complaints and inquiries. Maintain company’s website, mobile App and social media. Create and manage others hours /work schedules and implement adjustments due to workflow. Purchase office supplies and office equipment in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions. Maintain a clean, professional and safe working environment by inspecting and scheduling maintenance of office equipment.

Problem-solve and interpret client’s explanations of their ideas and make them into print advertisements. Make revisions to already existing advertisements. Build brand new advertisements with creative freedom when stated to do so by customer or sales rep. Take advertisements in flattened format and create editable ads. Take poor quality images and rebuild them as new vector files. Convert color ads to black and white ads and vice versa all while maintaining file quality and the same visual appearance.

t-shirts in vector programs then convert les to be used with vinyl cutting program. Create custom art for customers the same day as their request. Weed out unnecessary vinyl pieces of design and then use heat press to adhere design to t-shirt. Create a friendly, organized and customer oriented work environment while expanding collection of t-shirt art.

(Pure Collection Cashmere) Interpret catalog layout sketches into InDesign files, layout photos and type into design grid, add typography standards and edit Catalog according to standards set by leaders. Make sure all elements are in place on page (to the millimeter). Answer phones and greet clients. (Amouage) Design instructional and explanatory illustrations for Amouage perfume instruction packets. Make explanatory presentations for clients. Assist in new design for new fragrance bottle and packaging. Make prototype packaging designs for new concepts.

Create & edit Ziploc plastic bag carton art/packaging. Make sure all files have proper labeling and layering for the package designs, assisting with photo shoots, editing photos, make clipping paths for countless images of complicated objects. Clean and prepare package files for production. Mock-up designs on prototype packaging. Make forms, posters, warning signs and informational tables for the factory stations.