SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Skilled Graphic Designer with necessary computer graphics skills, strong background in production and printing environment.

• Extensive experience and high proficiency in Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, Adobe Acrobat, Entourage, Word Excel and Power Point.
• Proficient in graphic design software on both MAC and PC platforms.
• Ability to work independently.
• Quick learner, with a willingness to dive in and learn everything required to be successful on the job.
• Willingness and ability to stay flexible regarding assignments.
• A thorough knowledge of 4-color process, spot colors and print production (one-color or multi-colored).
• Excellent customer-interface, creativity and technical skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret customer graphic requirements.
• Ability to multi-task effectively with attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities, manage time and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take ownership of customer accounts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Abundant creativity and lateral thinking.

Responsibilities:

• Packaging design for pharmaceutical cartons, labels, and displays
• Developing, labeling and designing boxes for pharmaceutical products i.e: pills, sprays, powders, liquids and tablets.
• Reviewing Work Orders and Customer P.O.s
• Creating Mock-Ups and dummy package layouts for customers and marketing events.
• Revising existing customer artworks.
• Designing artworks according to customer requirements.
• Liaising with customers and printers relating to graphic design.
• Working with 4-color process, Pantone colors, and print production (one-color or multi-colored).

November 2007 – May 2008: Confidential,North Bergen, NJ Position held: Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

• Packaging design for pet supplies
• Developing, designing bags for pet food and pet toy hang-tags.
• Developing and designing catalogs, flyers, brochures, posters, holiday invitations, ads and other marketing materials.
• Creating Mock-Ups and dummy packages layouts for customers.
• Revising existing graphic materials.
• Designing artworks according to customer requirements.

October 2005 – July 2007: Confidential,Israel Position held: Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

• Providing packaging design and creating die line structures and artwork.
• Liaising with suppliers and printers relating to graphic design.
• Working with 4-color process, Pantone colors, and print production (one-color or multi-colored).
• Developing and designing bags (small and large), consumer goods bags, etc.
• Preparing digital graphic design for printing-blocks and Flexo prints.
• Converting graphics/images/logos from hardcopy into approved softcopy templates.
• Creating graphic design according to customer requirements.

July 2004 – October 2005: Confidential,Israel Position held: Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

• Developing and designing catalogs, flyers, brochures, layouts, posters, business cards, private/ business invitations and stationery, ads and other marketing materials.
• Designing all aspects of catalog production, including creative concepts and layout.
• Working closely with freelancers and outside vendors to ensure that the final product reflects the original intent and the print production requirements.
• Converting graphics/images/logos from hardcopy into approved softcopy templates.
• Creating graphic design according to customer requirements.

July 2001 – July 2004: Confidential,Israel Position held: Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

• Developing and designing distinctive logos for products and businesses.
• Following specific fabrication instructions as indicated by Work Order, Customer or Supervisor.
• Fixing/Shaping graphic textures.
• Preparing and designing digitally-printed graphics for soft-metal panels (small and large) and gobos, including sizing and shaping.
• Creating graphic design according to customer requirements.
  
  EDUCATION:
  Specialization – Web Design