Jeff Hirschmann
Brookfield
Summary
With over 25 years in the advertising and design industry, I bring comprehensive creative and production expertise across print, digital, and video production. My portfolio covers a range of projects, including brochures, catalogs, print ads, sophisticated experiential designs, videos, and digital media. I've coached teams in large agency settings, streamlined production workflows by incorporating processes to ensure precise, high-quality results - even under tight deadlines. My key achievements are developing and implementing efficiency methodologies within agencies and bridging workflows between creative and production teams. I am continually driven to expand my skill set and evolve creatively to deliver impactful, high-quality work.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Studio Director
Bader Rutter
Milwaukee
01.2012 - Current
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of production artists, retouchers, and copy editors to deliver exceptional work for B2B clients.
- Optimize studio processes.
- Developed studio policies, procedures, and protocols by implementing efficiency methodologies with the advent of project management tools, DAM system and virtual routing to streamline daily operations.
- Monitored the performance of staff members to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Collaborate closely with creative, account, and strategy teams to ensure seamless project execution and brand integrity.
- Instrumental in growing Bader Rutter's reputation for creative excellence and production accuracy.
- Regularly coach team members and improve team performance through mentorship and leadership.
Studio Manager
Cramer-Krasselt
Milwaukee
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Oversaw a high-volume production studio supporting a wide range of advertising campaigns.
- Managed the end-to-end production process, ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency.
- Played a key role in bridging communication between creative teams and production, helping to reduce errors and turnaround times.
- Contributed to the agency's reputation for delivering complex, deadline-driven projects with precision.
Production Artist
Wm. K. Walthers, Inc.
Milwaukee
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Created production files and enforced brand standards for a variety of print materials.
- Managed prepress workflows, ensuring accuracy and consistency across projects.
- Collaborated with design and marketing teams to produce high-quality promotional materials.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Graphic Design
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL01.1999
Skills
- Print Production
- Digital Production
- Video Production
- HTML Animated Banner Ads
- Social Media Campaign Asset Creation
- Adobe certified
- Workflow management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Brand consistency
- Creative direction
- Mentorship
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Video editing
- Studio Management
- Team Leadership
- Workflow Optimization
- Quality Control
- Brand Consistency
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Strategic Problem Solving
- B2B Campaign Execution
- B2C Campaign Execution
Professional Development
- Adobe Creative Cloud Training
- Leadership and Project Management Workshops
- Continuous skill-building in digital and motion design
Timeline
Production Studio Director
Bader Rutter
01.2012 - Current
Studio Manager
Cramer-Krasselt
01.2000 - 01.2012
Production Artist
Wm. K. Walthers, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Graphic Design
Pensacola Christian College