Chih Hu

Creative Services Production Manager @Lakeshore Learning Materials

Carson, CA, US

Currently managing 12 full-time production artists, 5 color retouchers as well as 10+ freelancers annually, in a creative department of 50+ staff.Managed and oversee the production of two 200+ page catalog for the educational market.Managed and oversee the production of printed SKUs annually to oversea and domestic vendors with minimal error.Established training procedures and production guidelines for art directors, designers and illustrators. Managed Sr. Production leaders with scheduling and traffic through Workfront Project Management and Filemaker Databases.Streamed-line production procedures from design to press with Illustrator production workflow. Implemented a digital-asset management server for illustration and photo assets.Implemented a remote proofing system and PDFx workflow with key vendor in China and eliminated Fedex shipping fees for incoming press proofs and reduce lead time.Expert in die-line setup and die cutting finishes for packaging, POP, and print designs.Managed and source print buying and prepress buying.Attended Catalog and Bindery check in Midwest with one of the major Web Printer.Interact with Account Executive on scheduling and project status.Interact with Clients on technical/print related issues.Deep print production experience using CC Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, CAD software, Quark, Office, Flash, Dreamweaver, Firework, EFI Colorproof, Epson proofing.