Samantha Zid
About Samantha Zid
Samantha Zid is a Print Production Manager and Artist with extensive experience in graphic design and marketing. She currently works at Red Monkey Foods, Inc., where she leads packaging production and quality assurance, and has held various roles in the creative industry since 2004.
Current Role at Red Monkey Foods
Samantha Zid serves as the Print Production Manager/Artist at Red Monkey Foods, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she leads the production of packaging for private label development, demonstrating her specialization in private label branding. Samantha maintains a critical role in quality assurance by providing the final review of packaging designs before they proceed to print. She has developed strong expertise in preparing designs for print production through collaboration with commercialization and regulatory departments.
Previous Experience in Graphic Design
Samantha Zid has extensive experience in graphic design and production. She worked as a Graphic Designer at Grand Crowne Resorts for five months in 2011. Additionally, she held various positions at Bass Pro Shops, including Art Director from 2009 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2019, and Graphic Artist from 2007 to 2009. Her role at Highway Products Inc. as Creative Director & Marketing Manager lasted for five months in 2019. She also worked at The Copy Shoppe Printing & Graphics as Customer Service/Sales from 2006 to 2007, and at Noble as Assistant Art Director from 2011 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Zid studied at Central Methodist University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Marketing & Advertising from 2002 to 2006. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation in marketing principles, which she applies in her current and previous roles in graphic design and production management.
Long-term Role at SAZ Designs
Samantha has been working at SAZ Designs since 2004, where she holds a position in Marketing/Creative Services. This long-term role has allowed her to develop a diverse skill set in marketing and creative services, contributing to her overall expertise in the field.
Vendor Relationships and Quality Assurance
Samantha Zid has established and maintained close relationships with print vendors to ensure high-quality production standards. Her experience in quality assurance is evident in her role at Red Monkey Foods, where she reviews packaging designs before they are printed, ensuring that all materials meet the required specifications.