Vicki Naftali

Experienced Production Artist/Designer

Freelance

April 2018 - Present

• Available for all types of production work including, but not limited to

design adaptations, mechanicals, print production, 3D renderings, image

retouching, color correction, product comps, silhouetting, specs and

style guides, project management, Digital Asset Management

Senior Production Artist

COMBE Incorporated - White Plains, NY

April 2023 - November 2024

• Preparation of design file assuring they are ready for production,

including setting them up for print

• Manage and modify existing projects, such as adjusting single language

packaging to bi- and tri-lingual versions

• Uphold a high standard of perfection for all files

• Collaborate with design team on the production of print ads

and packaging

• Create 3D renderings and comps as needed

• Establish and maintain style guidelines for new programs and ongoing

product lines

Production Artist 2

SGS & Co - New York, NY

August 2019 - July 2022

• Design adaption and production: Taking design files to final mechanicals

for a broad range of packaging types including food products, health &

beauty, and other consumer goods packaging (both private label and

name brands)

• Responsible for assuring all files meet printer’s specifications and will

print properly on a variety of substrates and varying print processes

• Collaborate daily with Project Managers, Account Managers, Pre-Press

and Color Support to ensure that all projects run smoothly and efficiently

Senior Production Artist

FAI DESIGN GROUP - Irvington, NY

August 2006 - April 2018

• Design, layout and final mechanical preparation for retail packaging and

POP displays for private label brands (including clothing, home goods,

food and seasonal program roll-outs consisting of 100+ SKUs)

• Style guides and specs for seasonal programs and ongoing private label

product lines

• 3D renderings, image retouching, silhouetting, image web prep, color

correction and packaging comps

Bachelors of Fine Arts

Photography

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

1990-1994