Scott D. Olson
Belle Plaine,MN
Summary
Dynamic Senior Production Artist with a proven track record at Sleep Number, Inc., excelling in brand consistency and workflow optimization. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, I deliver high-quality graphics and templates that enhance team efficiency. Adept at problem-solving and fostering creative collaboration, I ensure projects meet stringent quality standards and deadlines.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Artist
Sleep Number, Inc.
Minneapolis, USA
08.2012 - 03.2026
- Produced diverse packaging and instructional materials to support product launches.Oversaw production processes, ensuring high-quality standards in artwork execution.
- Reviewed and adjusted proofs for accuracy, maintaining brand standards in final outputs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure visual consistency across all branding efforts.
- Developed precise templates and guidelines, streamlining creative workflows for team members.
- Managed multiple projects by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.
Graphic Production Artist
Creatis, Inc.
Minneapolis, USA
08.1996 - 08.2012
- Created templates with precise die lines for various displays and fixtures, ensuring accuracy for production.
- Collaborated with designers to ensure branding consistency across all marketing materials.
- Digitized logos, retouched photos, and corrected colors to enhance visual quality across multiple projects.
- Developed weekly brochures, handbooks, catalogs, and fact sheets for diverse client products.
- Delivered branding solutions for Best Buy, Medtronic Inc., and Patterson Dental Company, maintaining brand integrity across all materials.
Multimedia Graphics Specialist
GCC Networks, Inc.
Minneapolis, USA
12.1995 - 08.1996
- Created and edited graphic elements for interactive displays to enhance user engagement.
- Developed printed marketing materials that effectively supported promotional efforts.
Graphic Production Artist
Tanaka Advertising, Inc.
Minneapolis, USA
07.1992 - 12.1995
- Produced high-quality graphics for print and digital media to enhance visual appeal.
- Designed brochures, logos, maps, and illustrations while resolving technical workstation issues.
- Collaborated with designers to maintain brand consistency across all materials.
- Developed packaging and display mockups for 3M.
Education
Computer Science
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN01-1999
Diploma - Computer Graphic Design
School of Communication Arts
Minneapolis, MN01-1992
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat expertise
- Creating die lines for packaging including fold and cut lines
- Packaging layout including art and typography with precise attention to live area and details
- Technical illustration
- Brand consistency
- Producing precise die lines for displays and signage
- Color usage and spot color techniques
- Page layout and graphic production
- Image editing and retouching
- Client and customer relations
- Creative collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Template development
- Problem solving
- Feedback integration
- Advanced typography
- Version control
- Deadline oriented
Projects
- Mechanicals from design utilizing Photoshop for Interactive software
- Flight route maps
- Airport maps
- Logo digitizing for Northwest Airlines
- Pallet display mockups
- Technical illustrations, packaging and brochures for 3M, Inc.
- Package, poster, logo and advertisement design and production for various clients
- Long term projects such as Northwest Airlines and MEDA 1996 and 1997 Annual Reports
- Large product catalogs and procedural handbooks for Medtronic, Inc. and Patterson Dental Co.
- Weekly in-store signage for Best Buy, Inc.
- Produced pages for the Best Buy weekly insert
Timeline
Senior Production Artist
Sleep Number, Inc.
08.2012 - 03.2026
Graphic Production Artist
Creatis, Inc.
08.1996 - 08.2012
Multimedia Graphics Specialist
GCC Networks, Inc.
12.1995 - 08.1996
Graphic Production Artist
Tanaka Advertising, Inc.
07.1992 - 12.1995
Computer Science
Augsburg College
Diploma - Computer Graphic Design
School of Communication Arts