Skills

Desktop Publishing

Image Retouch

Typography

Web Design

Digital Asset Management

WordPress

Motion Graphics

Video Editing

Adobe CC

Brand Management

Microsoft Office

Product Brochures

Branding Guidelines

Logo Design

Studio Management

Resume

Senior Production Artist

Aspire Bakeries (contractor)
2022–Present

Providing support for packaging.

Senior Production Artist

Trinchero Family Estates (contractor)
2021–2022

Provided support for digital assets and point of purchase displays.

Senior Production Artist

Domus, Inc.
2013–2020

Designed style guides for Dacor, and Corcentric; implemented and maintained Merck’s DAM for internal communications, hand coded HTML web pages, published articles on their intranet and designed hundreds of infographics, both internal and external. Print, HTML, WordPress, presentations, catalogs, email, social media, video, ads, retouching, packaging and more from concept or art direction to mechanical. Implemented and managed agency-wide DAM solution, giving account managers easy access to all digital assets. Was responsible for estimating and time budgeting, interviewing and training new hires, assisting agency with all internal IT issues and annual equipment budgeting. Developed standard operating procedures for digital workflow including instructional hand-outs and training.

Production Artist

Domus, Inc.
2006–2012

Graphic Designer

Domus, Inc.
2002–2005

Lead Front End Designer

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2013–2014

Production Artist

Friends of Wall Park
2002–2003

Donated my expertise and time to help “The Friends of Wall Park” raise awareness and funds to build a local playground, at Wall Park, by designing, coordinating and providing final print-ready materials for a: C-Fold Brochure/Mailer, Can Wrap, Stationary and a T-Shirt for a 5K run.

Art Direction Intern

FAD Magazine
1989

Designed the “Here’s the POOP!” page by James St. James (one of the Club Kids) where I incorporated typographical styles for callout copy inspired by The FACE and i-D magazines. FAD adopted my styles using typography as graphical elements. For my work I received the title “Cyberpunk.”

Assistant Photo Editor/Photographer

Chabot College Spectator Newspaper
1986–1987

Made enlargements to be shot by stat camera for paste-up. Used photo-printing techniques, such as dodging and burning for subject emphasis. Was assigned to photograph students and faculty for special interest stories. Wrote an entertainment feature on the arrival of House music to San Francisco. Designed ads for the Mass Communications department. Spent many late nights to ensure the completion of the issues.

Testimonials

When Sean is working on your project, you have comfort in knowing it will adhere to brand guidelines and the files will be technically perfect.
Christina Moore, Vice President, Domus, Inc.

Sean’s image retouching, color correction and production skills are simply amazing. On top of all that, he is a great person, proactive and always a team player.
Dave Praz, President/Owner, Rapid Lasergraphics

Sean’s talents over the years have allowed us to meet difficult deadlines, drive company profitability and earn trust that has helped us retain clients for many years.
Aaron Shute, VP/Account Director, Domus, Inc.

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I’ve worked closely with Sean for many years in my capacity as both Traffic Manager and Print Production Manager … The quality of his work, organization and attention to detail are excellent.
Karen Bergstresser, Traffic/Production Manager, Domus, Inc.

Sean is a smart, talented studio manager. I worked with Sean for over 10 years and could always rely on his problem-solving ability.
Ed Samide, Account Manager, Domus, Inc.

Sean has a tremendous talent for engaging with and adapting to new technologies & solid print production knowledge, which is a major asset. Sean is serious about his work but maintains a sense of humor under pressure.
Alyson McLean, Project Manager, Domus, Inc.