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Matthew Tucker

Matthew Tucker

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Accomplished Production Artist with a strong focus on digital illustration, layout planning, and print production. Proven ability to create tailored design solutions using Adobe Creative Cloud. Well trained in color theory and various artistic techniques. Highly communicative, personable, dynamic and adaptable.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Production Artist

Bennett Awards
Placerville, CA
10.2023 - 05.2026

Designed client layouts and incorporated feedback to enhance final products.

Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud to operate multiple laser engraving machines for engraving marble, metal plates, and various other substrates.

Inspected and prepared 3D printed materials for optimal paint application.

Custom mixed and applied various paints for application from airbrush.

Custom Framing Designer

University Art & Framing
Sacramento, CA
06.2007 - 02.2020
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and deliver tailored design solutions.
  • Designed custom framing layouts that aligned with client specifications and enhanced the visual impact of art pieces.
  • Managed material selection to ensure quality and aesthetic appeal, contributing to overall client satisfaction.
  • Created visual presentations that effectively communicated design concepts, facilitating informed decision-making for clients.

Production Artist

Motion Textile
Sacramento, CA
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Digitally controlled all color separations and rip software for final screen printing.
  • Executed layouts from customer art, ensuring accuracy for customer approval.
  • Prepared screens with proper mesh count, stencils, and emulsions.
  • Documented job details, including quantities produced and materials used, to maintain clear production records.
  • Communicated daily with print operators to ensure smooth workflow on the warehouse floor.

Custom Framing Designer

Aaron Brothers
Folsom, CA
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Designed custom framing layouts tailored to client specifications, enhancing artwork presentation.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their artistic vision and preferences.
  • Created visual presentations that effectively communicated design options and material selections to clients.
  • Managed inventory of framing materials and art supplies to ensure availability for projects and reduce delays.

Education

Associate of Arts - Art & Design

Sacramento City College
Sacramento
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Ponderosa High School
Shingle Springs, CA
05-2004

Skills

  • Digital illustration and color editing
  • Design principles and print production
  • Digital prepress and file management
  • Print media and layout planning
  • Mock-ups and sketching
  • PC and Mac platforms
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Laser engraving operation
  • Color separation techniques
  • Paint application techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Collaboration skills

Accomplishments

  • Crocker Kingsley Award

Timeline

Lead Production Artist

Bennett Awards
10.2023 - 05.2026

Production Artist

Motion Textile
07.2017 - 05.2018

Custom Framing Designer

University Art & Framing
06.2007 - 02.2020

Custom Framing Designer

Aaron Brothers
01.2003 - 12.2005

Associate of Arts - Art & Design

Sacramento City College

High School Diploma -

Ponderosa High School
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