MICAH LOWE
678-525-1231 • micahslowe.com
Professional Summary
Enthusiastic, creative graphic designer with 18 years of experience in pre-print production, advertising and publication design. Proven ability to work effectively with creative teams in a busy ad agency environment with excellent attention to detail. Highly skilled in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Experience
Graphics and Pre-Press Department Manager April 2020 – Present
Protech Printing and Graphics
• Designed creative for customers
• Ripped over files to multiples presses for printing
• Contacted customer to ensure files were approved for production
• Helped to create customer portals through On Print Shop
Graphic Designer - Studio August 2007 - December 2019
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· Worked with Art Directors and Creative Directors to design print, digital and marketing collateral
· Prepared branded materials, including magazine ads, brochures, billboards and signage
· Verified that files were press-ready and released files to printers
· Packaged pre-flight files for release to media partners
· Built comps for client facing presentations
· Supported clients of all sizes across multiple industries including healthcare, banking, consumer products and utilities
Graphic Designer - Studio March 2005 - July 2007
Grey Group
· Prepared final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for B2B direct mailers
· Built comps for clients including brochures, envelopes and letters
Graphic Designer February 2004 - January 2005
Randall Publishing
· Designed ads for multiple publications
· Prepared files to send to printers
Education
BFA, Graphic Design 2003
Auburn University