NICOLÁS LEÓN

In late 2022, Finn-Opasteet Oy acquired the entire share capital of Suomen Valopalkki Oy. As a result, I transitioned to Finn-Opasteet Oy, retaining most of my previous roles while taking on new responsibilities, particularly in graphic installations.

Expanded Skills and Responsibilities:

Finn-Opasteet Oy

Production Artist, Print Operator & Graphic Installer
NOV 2022 — SEPT 2024
Lahti & Hyvinkää, Finland

• Proficient in operating a wide range of large format printers, including Canon, HP, and Mimaki, as well as flatbed cutters such as ARISTO and Summa

• Experienced in vinyl installations on various surfaces

• Skilled in exhibition & museum installations

• Over a decade of experience in designing and producing diverse marketing materials including retail advertisements and signage solutions

• Expertise in operating and maintaining Mimaki large format printers, ensuring high-quality print products

• Proficient in utilizing finishing equipment such as Aristo CNC cutter and Roll-X applicator

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within tight deadlines

• Updated and maintained the company website and social media

Production Artist & Print Operator
JUL 2010 — NOV 2022 • 12 yrs 5 mos
Lahti, Finland

Suomen Valopalkki Oy

Production Artist, Appr.
JUL 2008 — JUL 2010 • 2 yrs
Lahti, Finland

• Designed marketing materials for campaigns, promotions, and events across various industries, including cosmetics, educational services and sporting organizations

• Prepared and optimized files for print production using industry-standard software

• Maintained communication with clients to understand and fulfill their needs

• Assisted production by cutting and weeding vinyl, applying transfer tape, packing goods and performing additional tasks as required

• Crafted engaging and visually pleasing print layouts for magazine

• Developed illustrations to visually support and enrich articles, enhancing reader experience

• Performed photo retouching and optimization to meet quality standards

• Collaborated closely with editorial team members to brainstorm article ideas

• Adapted in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Ruotuväki

Desktop Publisher & Illustrator
OCT 2006 — APR 2007 • 7 mos
Helsinki, Finland

For my thesis, I designed a new visual identity for Varkaus Adult High School. The goal was to learn about the adult education program and analyze its existing visual identity to develop a fresh new look. This freelance project was completed in Spring 2006.

The final result was a visual identity that effectively reflected the school's core values and principles. This included a redesigned logo, color palette, typography, brochure, poster, and a concept for the school's website.

Visual Designer, freelance
APR 2006 — MAY 2006 • 2 mos
Varkaus, Finland

Varkaus High School

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Acrobat

• Affinity Photo

• Affinity Designer

• Affinity Publisher

• QuarkXPress

Software

• EasySign

• Final Cut Pro

• ONYX Thrive

• Mimaki Rasterlink

• Ergosoft PosterPrint

• Aristo Cutter Control Panel

• Summa GoProduce

Printers

• Canon Arizona 1380 XT

• Canon Colorado 1650

• HP Latex 700 W

• HP Latex 365

Finishing tools

• Mimaki UJV100-160

• Mimaki CJV300-160

• Mimaki JV3-160SP

• Mimaki JFX500-2131

• Mimaki JF-1631

• Aristomat TL 1625-8

• Roll-X applicator

• Summa F1612

• Summa S140

Vocational Degree in Audiovisual Communication, 2006

Savo Vocational College
Varkaus, Finland

High School Diploma, 2006

Varkaus High School
Varkaus, Finland

Finnish: Native

Spanish: Native

English: Fluent