Jason Foraker
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Dymapak
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Apr 2020 - Present
San Diego County, California, United States Creative Director for packaging design and print projects. Managed artwork creation and approval process between internal/external partners, ensuring alignment from start to completion. Helped to manage project scope, timelines, customers, design, print production and applicable brand and retailer guidelines. Prepared all projects to go to print, including making file changes, pre-flighting and consulting with customers on artwork and print production. Provided final quality assurance for all… Show more Creative Director for packaging design and print projects. Managed artwork creation and approval process between internal/external partners, ensuring alignment from start to completion. Helped to manage project scope, timelines, customers, design, print production and applicable brand and retailer guidelines. Prepared all projects to go to print, including making file changes, pre-flighting and consulting with customers on artwork and print production. Provided final quality assurance for all files delivered to print vendors. Managed print venders in China and North America. Organization of digital file assets. Maintained and owned all packaging files and proof uploads. Collaborate with fellow creatives on packaging design and direction.
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Artwork Production Manager
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Mar 2020 - Present
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Co-Founder
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Creative Director
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2019
San Rafael Creative Director at Purple Line Media, a packaging and branding firm. Assembled and led an all-star team of designers and contractors to create and support stunning brands. Facilitated design presentations and discussions with clients. Conducted internal design reviews and discussions with design team. Responsible for creating and generating creative briefs, budgeting, project management, sales, client relations.
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CRYSTAL GEYSER WATER COMPANY
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Services Lead
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Jan 2014 - Sep 2015
San Francisco Bay Area Creative Lead at Crystal Geyser Sparkling Water. Led creative initiatives to manage the packaging re-design of Crystal Geyser Sparkling Water and Tejava Iced Tea. Reported directly to the EVP of Marketing and Innovation. Managed and directed external agencies and freelance creative on advertising campaigns, radio ads and video campaigns. Managed print vendors and packaging manufacturers.
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Liquid Image Co
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Art Director
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2014
Santa Rosa, CA Managed, trained and recruited a team of in-house design professionals.Managed external P-O-P display companies and print vendors. Pushed the Liquid Image brand across multiple marketing channels; print, in-store displays, event marketing, industry trade shows, online and video media. Designed new product packaging, P-O-P displays, advertising campaigns, print, and marketing collateral. Art direction for photography, print, product packaging and advertising campaigns. Led reviews & discussions… Show more Managed, trained and recruited a team of in-house design professionals.Managed external P-O-P display companies and print vendors. Pushed the Liquid Image brand across multiple marketing channels; print, in-store displays, event marketing, industry trade shows, online and video media. Designed new product packaging, P-O-P displays, advertising campaigns, print, and marketing collateral. Art direction for photography, print, product packaging and advertising campaigns. Led reviews & discussions with the design/marketing team about marketing objectives. Show less
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Contract Sr.Designer
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Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
San Francisco Bay Area
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Self Employed
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Graphic Design
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Designer
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Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
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Ubisoft
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France
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Computer Games
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Sr. Graphic Designer
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
San Francisco Bay Area
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Amy's Kitchen
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
Petaluma,CA
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Curran & Connors, Inc.
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United States
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Designer
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Jul 2010 - Oct 2010
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Maurice Sporting Goods
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Designer
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2008 - 2010
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Graphic Designer
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Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
United States Independent publication
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Education
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Columbia College Chicago
BA, Design / Digital photography