
Al Quasim
Professional Ceramic Decal,Mug Print Designer
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Manger Design
WEISSWERT • Full-time
Jan 2025 - Present • 1 yr 4 mos
Work ExperiencePrint Production Manager ABC Printing Solutions | New York, NY | January 2021 – Present Oversaw the daily operations of a high-volume commercial print shop, managing a team of 12 print operators and bindery staff. Scheduled and routed jobs across both offset and digital printing presses (e.g., HP Indigo, Heidelberg) to ensure 100% on-time delivery for client campaigns. Implemented strict color management protocols and ICC profiling, ensuring brand color consistency across various substrates and media. Reduced material waste by 15% through optimized nesting, better inventory management, and preventative maintenance scheduling. Negotiated contracts with paper and ink vendors, reducing annual supply costs by 12,00012,00012,000. Graphic & Print Designer Creative Canvas Agency | Brooklyn, NY | March 2018 – December 2020 Designed a wide array of print collateral, including brochures, catalogs, direct mailers, large-format banners, and packaging. Bridged the gap between digital design and physical production by preparing flawless, print-ready files (managing bleeds, crop marks, spot colors, and CMYK conversions). Operated and maintained in-house wide-format printers and vinyl plotters for urgent, short-run client requests. Collaborated directly with clients to advise on paper stock selection, finishing options (foil stamping, embossing, UV coating), and cost-effective sizing. Standardized internal design templates in Adobe InDesign, reducing file setup time for recurring projects by 30%. Pre-press Technician FastPrint City | Queens, NY | June 2015 – February 2018 Reviewed and pre-flighted over 50+ incoming client files daily using Adobe Acrobat Pro and Enfocus PitStop to ensure proper resolution, font embedding, and color space. Performed file imposition and layout planning using Fiery Command WorkStation to maximize paper usage and minimize cuts. Generated digital soft proofs and physical hard proofs for client approval prior to full production runs. Operat