Mike Andrus
Senior Production Artist • Print + Digital Production • Studio Services + Workflow Support
Print Production
Digital Production
Packaging / OOH
Retouch + File Prep
Workflow + Systems
Selected Recent Teams Supported
Deutsch LA
Quigley-Simpson
Lorentzen Marketing
Ludwig+
Available for remote-only freelance or full-time roles
Summary
I support creative teams by producing accurate, clean, and on-time work across print and digital platforms. I’m the person teams lean on when files need to be right, vendor specs must be followed, and deadlines are tight. Fast execution, reliable output, and a calm production mindset.
Core Skills
Adobe Production
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
Digital / UI Support
Figma + Adobe XD production builds & handoff
Retouch + Color
Capture One + advanced photo cleanup
Ops + Workflow
File standards, naming, exports, tracking
Experience
Freelance Senior Production Artist
2024 – Present
- Support agency teams across print + digital production with fast, accurate output.
- Build clean working files for campaign updates, rollouts, and multi-format deliverables.
- Handle retouching, color correction, and file prep for vendor-ready delivery.
Director of Studio Services
Deutsch LA • 2019 – 2024
- Led studio operations supporting print/digital production and creative workflow across teams.
- Maintained production systems, ensured file standards, and supported high-volume deadlines.
- Partnered with vendors and internal stakeholders to keep deliverables accurate and moving.
Senior Production Artist
Deutsch LA • 2010 – 2019
- Built print-ready and digital-ready files across campaigns and fast-moving creative needs.
- Maintained production quality: specs, output, layout consistency, and clean packaging.
- Supported teams with retouching, versioning, and file integrity through revisions.
Let’s Connect
If you’re looking for a production partner who can move fast, keep files clean, and support both print and digital deliverables, I’d love to connect.