Freelance or Fulltime • On Site • Hybrid • Remote
Production Art & Design
Concepts
Inspiration can come from unexpected places. This badge was on a 1940's lens grinding device cabinet. How will enamel on metal translate to digital art?
Presentations
Instead of reading the slides, consider telling the slides' messages The PowerPoint presentation is likely to be distributed as a deck for the client to read. Will the message present well and read well?
Typography
Typography sets the feel. The mood, The overall style of any piece. Sometimes, as with this logo, a new font has to be designed to match the perception, the feel you want to convey.
Imaging
Photography, illustration, vector art, 3D CGI, AI, retouching... Imaging has a wide and varied choice of tools to produce results you've been picturing. Which to use when?
Digital
"Digital" is the catchall descriptive. Anything that's not on paper is digital. Specs change from one placement to the next. When creating digital media, think through all uses. Keep the files adaptable.
Print is tangible, something to hold, and feel. No computers or screens. Just pick it up. How does the piece look and feel? It can stand-alone or be a gateway to your digital presence
Outdoor
Size matters. Outdoor displays are viewed very quickly, from a distance. You've got seconds to get your idea across. You need "The Big Picture." Make it count with just a glance.
Preflight
Preflight is where every, fine, little detail is double checked. Dimensions. elements. resolutions, color space. profiles. copy, charts. graphs.vector art. fonts, logos, brand standards, spreads. imposition. media, and final output. Last chance to check every detail before release.
Workflow Management
This is that same page to keep everybody on. Set timelines. Know the touch-points. Who's in which role. Keep the client in the loop. Manage expectations. Answer all questions encountered. Settle issues when you have the job. Don't pass them off to the next tier.
Media Placement - Traffic Management
Most every publication maintains their own upload portal. Each can be different. Each can have different specs. Ink density. Screening. Color reproduction. This may be only proof you'll see. Get to know each Production Manager. Traffic management keeps the process moving smoothly.
Team Dynamics
Open communication from every team member to every other team member makes a team dynamic, effective, and productive. Use all of your resources. Respect everyone's input. Good ideas can come from anywhere. The team's work isn't done until the client says, "I love it." That's a win for the entire team.
Contact
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Erich Haun
Chicago, IL, USA
Production Artist | Designer | Project Manager 872-202-9200 erich@erichhaun.com
Resume / CV
freelance or full-time, on-site, hybrid, or remote
Experience:
Graphic Design, Branding, Logo Design, Typography , Display Ads, Brochures, Outdoor, Infographics, PowerPoint Decks, Web Landing Pages, Image Retouching, Team Leadership, Workflows, Budgeting, Printing, Fulfillment
Clients:
Ogilvy, Sandbox, Epsilon, Two x Four, MKTG, New Control, Catapult, Legacy, Marketing Support, Leo Burnett, JWT, DraftFCB, Saatchi & Saatchi, Palio/Adventiv, TMS, Noble & Associates, Burrell Communications, Claire’s, Beam Suntory, Terlato Wines International, Rubbermaid/Newell Brands
production artist / designer / project manager
- Accomplished production artist, designer, and project manager. Broad experience in art production, design, photography, imaging, printing, digital assets, color fidelity, media placement, scheduling/budgeting, andproject management.
- Solution/resolution finder. Making workflows faster, simpler, more profitable, producing results.
- Creativity, methods, versatility, and exceeding Client expectations.
skills
- Highly organized, results-driven professional experienced in all facets of art production.
- Solid project management experience, concise workflow creation, effective team building
- Establish strong relationships with co-workers, clients, and vendors providing comprehensive client service, on time and on budget.
- Collaborate on schedules and budgets, ensuring team coordination and a focused, creative approach
- Hands-on experience with many types of printing equipment, laser, ink jet, large format
- Creating physical mock-ups of projects, displays, convention booths, packaging
technical
Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and Slides, Color Fidelity, Pre-flight, Examples, Mock-Ups, Final Output
experiences
- Designing logos, creating vector art, maps, graphs, flowcharts, infographics, display ads, brochures, direct mail, catalogs, and end-user guides
- Building PowerPoint presentations for conferences, new business pitches, workflow management, product introductions, and growth trajectories
- Creating OOH materials for convention, conference, and exhibition displays, pavilions, mobile displays, pop-up experiences, billboards, transit shelters
- Excelling at B2B and B2C production, design, materials, printing techniques, and digital applications for pharma, healthcare, automotive, entertainment, food & beverage, financial, travel, and agriculture
- Managing print and digital production, ensuring color fidelity, intended client usage, and specifications