I’m Shelly Sakich, a graphic designer and production artist in Austin, TX.
I have a BFA in Visual Communications from Auburn University that provided me with a strong background in design fundamentals and fine art. My work experiences have required a high degree of accuracy, problem solving, and time-management skills. I have extensive print design experience and expertise with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. I have digital design experience with signage, web, and social assets.
As a production artist my job is to create pristine mechanical files, foresee and avoid any technical problems, and ensure the creative shines to its fullest potential. I’m very detail oriented, and I take proofreading and quality control seriously.
As a designer I’m obsessed with balance and hierarchy to create art that communicates effectively. I love all kinds of design, and I have a deep appreciation for elegant simple solutions.
My goal is to work efficiently and accurately to deliver beautiful projects on time and on spec every single time!
McGarrah Jessee
Production Artist, 2018–2026
Production artist for clients including Whataburger, Lyft, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Frost Bank • Projects include a wide variety of print and digital work with a focus on Whataburger menus and POP • Photo retouching • Press checks • Collaborate daily with designers, creative directors, copywriters, animators, and project managers to deliver the highest quality work
Lee Tilford Agency
Graphic Designer, 2014–2017
Produced a wide variety of print and digital ads, indoor and outdoor signage, brochures, menus, fliers, coupons, invitations, and promotional items for clients including Spec’s and Factory Mattress • Created web and social media graphics • Worked with account executives, copywriters, and web developers to provide well-designed deliverables on tight deadlines
Frank Erwin Center
Graphic Designer, 2009–2014
Managed two part-time designers • Designed and produced a monthly print publication, ads, posters, LED outdoor signage, web graphics, fliers, billboards, and emails • Created internal identity and marketing materials • Updated website with WordPress • Procured estimates and maintained vendor relationships • Maintained digital and physical asset archives
The Onion, Inc.
Graphic Designer and Production Artist, 2007–2009
Produced The Onion newspaper and designed features for the local A.V. Club section • Responsible for sales sheets, ad design, editorial layout, type fitting, pagination, file production, and weekly delivery to press
Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc.
Graphic Designer, 2000–2005
Created print ads, brochures, retail and trade show displays • Responsible for job bidding, proofing, and proper file delivery to press • Designed and maintained websites
Standard Deluxe, Inc.
Graphic Designer, 1999–2000
Designed art and produced t-shirts, album covers, and posters • Provided customer service
Sakich Design
Graphic Designer and Production Artist, 2005-2007, 2017–2018, 2026–present
Print and digital work for a variety of clients including Chuy’s family of restaurants, ad agencies including Ptarmak, Razorfish, and Lee Tilford Agency, as well as many local small businesses and individuals • Designed logos, websites, brochures, business cards, billboards, digital banners, social media graphics, t-shirts, and wedding invitations • Provided print production for menus and food packaging • Photo retouching • Designed and produced the New Home Source Professional monthly real estate catalog averaging over 200 pages and involving XML data imports into InDesign
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication
Auburn University 1999
Adobe Creative Cloud :: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat
Google Suite
Microsoft Office
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