Looking for a job

John Gray

@john_gray

Message

Digital Asset Manager who streamlines image libraries and collateral workflows.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own DAM and digital/print collateral workflows end to end—improving efficiency, keeping asset quality high, and partnering with marketing and production teams to solve problems and deliver on time.

I’m an Experienced Digital Asset Manager with a laser focus and great attention to detail. I consistently improve efficiencies in maintaining image libraries and collateral production workflows, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

In my current role as an Asset Coordinator, I handle day-to-day image improvements for new and existing products, schedule photography sessions for models, and update network DAM project updates. I create and modify layouts for digital and print production, perform digital pre-production, update images for Amazon and internal websites, and use Monday to track jobs and complete projects.

Earlier, I led production work including a major overhaul of print guides as Production Artist II at Shure and created line art in Rhinoceros 3D exported to Illustrator for print and web use. Across roles, I’ve built and managed DAM and catalog systems such as BrandFolder, Xina, Zelda, Widen, and Extensis Portfolio—creating and updating large volumes of assets and preparing files through tools like Odystar before going to press.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Asset Coordinator

Learning Resources

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 (11 months)

Primary member of the Marketing team handling day-to-day image improvements for new and existing products and scheduling photography sessions. Updated DAM project information and maintained image updates for Amazon and internal websites.

Image Editing Marketing Collateral Brand Digital Pre Production Monday

Production Artist II

Shure

Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Led a major overhaul of print guides and learned the printing process for Shure and its media umbrella. Created digital and print layouts, managed Xina/Zelda guide uploads for online inclusion, and produced product line art using Rhinoceros 3D for print and web.

Adobe Illustrator Xina Zelda Agile

Digital Asset Manager

Pure Edge Lighting

Dec 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Second member of a two-person production team creating advertising layouts and specification sheets for internal and external use. Created and maintained the BrandFolder system, managed customer uploads and approvals, and prepared digital assets for collateral layouts.

Brandfolder Specifications Image Uploads And Approvals

Production Artist

Generation Brands

Oct 2013 - Jul 2019 (5 years 9 months)

Production team member creating advertising layouts and catalogs for internal and external usage. Performed digital pre-production for images, created line art and web resources, prepared package designs for store distribution, and uploaded/check PDF files to printers via FTP or online resources.

Image Pre Production Line Design Web Resources FTP

Digital Asset Manager (Contract)

Schawk Inc.

Jun 2011 - Oct 2013 (2 years 4 months)

Part of a production team responsible for creating advertising layouts using the LAGO management system. Maintained Xinet portfolios and the Nike BLUE system with client-approved images, including image organization with keywords/metadata and scripted catalog updates.

LAGO Management System Nike BLUE System FTP Image Modification Coordination

Digital Asset Manager

IvIE & Associates, Inc.

Aug 2005 - Jun 2011 (5 years 10 months)

Created over 700,000 images for external clients and internal use, performing image modifications for correct color space, clipping paths, and formats. Managed high-output prepress workflows using the Odystar system and created/modified Extensis Portfolio catalogs, including user account setup and ongoing catalog updates.

Image Editing (Color Space Format Prepress Odystar Extensis Portfolio