Lindsay Laricks
WEST HILLS
Summary
Accomplished senior designer with a strong reputation for excellence in print production. Acts as a seamless liaison between internal design teams and external vendors. Proficient in pre-press processes, meticulous proof reviews, and overseeing onsite press checks. Known for keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and expertise in mechanical file preparation and color accuracy. Enthusiastic about creating beautifully crafted, sustainable packaging solutions. Excels in dynamic start-up environments that promote happiness and health.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Art Director/Print Production Specialist
Lindsay Laricks Design
01.2024 - Current
- Designed and produced catalogs, signage, OOH, and lookbooks.
- Worked with vendors and solved production challenges to ensure the highest quality printed product.
- Oversaw editing, color correction, and other post-production processes.
- Adapted package mechanicals to multiple formats.
- Clients included: The Great, and Brains on Fire Design Studio.
Senior Manager of Print Trade Design
The Walt Disney Company (FX Networks)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed and designed Emmys and Winter Awards campaigns from concept through completion. Designed and prepared print ready files for billboards, wild postings, and print ads for critically acclaimed shows including The Bear, Fargo, Welcome to Wrexham and What We Do in the Shadows.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Marketing Art Director/Print Specialist
The Great
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Multi-channel marketing design for a luxury fashion brand. Created systems to streamline design processes. Ensured quality control of color, brand standards, and pre-press file preparation. Created campaigns for capsule collections and a yearlong collaboration with Eddie Bauer.
Freelance Art Director/Print Production Specialist
Lindsay Laricks Design
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Brand strategy, identity design, environmental design, paper cut set designs for social media, and print production.
- Clients included: Starbucks, Facebook, and PopSockets.
Associate Creative Director
Willoughby Design
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Print production, brand strategy, identity design, CPG packaging, and photo art direction.
- Led rebranding efforts, managed production of identity materials, and created online portfolio case studies to attract new clients.
- Contributed to a culture of innovation within the department by staying current on industry trends and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Featured in: Communication Arts, HOW Magazine and Print Regional Design Annual.
- Clients included: Panera, Mitten’s Morsels and Neenah Paper.
Entrepreneur, All Natural Soda Fountain & Espresso Bar
Little Freshie
01.2012 - 01.2016
- 360 brand experience creation: brand concept and identity, store design, marketing, business management, special events, retail curator, recipe developer.
- Featured in: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, InStyle Magazine, Kinfolk Magazine, Organic Gardening Magazine, Uppercase Magazine, and Kickstarter Best Food Project.
Associate Creative Director, Design
Barkley Advertising
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Creative direction, branding, and packaging.
- Managed print production of Apex supplement packaging and Weight Watchers snack cake packaging.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Clients included: Sonic, 24-Hour Fitness, and Weight Watchers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of Kansas
Skills
- Proficient in digital and traditional printing methods
- Color matching, color correction, and retouching
- Specialty process expertise
- Effective asset management
- Knowledgeable in nutrition labeling regulations
- Researching sustainable packaging solutions
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Figma
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Asana
Awards
Print Excellence Award, Printing Industries Association, for Neenah Paper: Alchemy of Design, 2018
Timeline
Freelance Art Director/Print Production Specialist
Lindsay Laricks Design
01.2024 - Current
Senior Manager of Print Trade Design
The Walt Disney Company (FX Networks)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Marketing Art Director/Print Specialist
The Great
01.2020 - 01.2022
Freelance Art Director/Print Production Specialist
Lindsay Laricks Design
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate Creative Director
Willoughby Design
01.2016 - 01.2018
Entrepreneur, All Natural Soda Fountain & Espresso Bar
Little Freshie
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associate Creative Director, Design
Barkley Advertising
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of Kansas
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