Sizzix - Inquiring Minds Want to Know

In the last little bit i've got lots of questions about my work at Sizzix. Here's the low down. First I should say that by far the most amazing part of working at Sizzix is the people I have met there. There are so many nice people... but the 4 ladies I work with in the art room are the best and i'm happy to say that I can call them friends.

How I came to work for Sizzix... Several years ago I had a customer that came to my card classes. Brandy then worked for a Golf course but soon went to work for Sizzix in the Marketing dept. (i'm not really sure how she found her way there). We kept in touch and saw eachother at Tradeshows. One day while I was checking my emails there was an email from Brandy asking if I would consider working in the Sizzix Art dept.  I dropped off some samples, had a great intrerview and three years ago this month I got the job. I only work part time so I can still mainly be a Mom.

What I do... As part of the team I make projects for trade shows, advertisements, the web site, Distributors web sites, make & takes, sales supports projects like (1 die 3 uses) and so much more.

We also play a role in die design and packaging. One of my favorite things is to design die lines or at least give inspiration for fun new shapes. Its cool to see everyones ideas come to fruition.

Is it ever hard...yep, it is. Its hard to be creative when there are short deadlines but that doesn't happen very often. I'd say challenging is a better word. Sometimes we have specific requirements of product to use and every so often they don't work well together. Sometimes we get requests are to say the least interesting, but thats when the creativity really needs to kick in and we make it work.

Hope that gives you an idea of what I do when i'm not working on cards for my classes and kits.

Below is a photo collage of some of my favorite Christmas projects i've done for Sizzix.

Check out the Artist Lounge where you can see lots of Sizzix projects. 

Also check out my photo albums for trade shows Here and Here  

Comments

[tchrtiff]

So fun to hear about your "other" job. How wonderful it must be to work in a creative environments and to work part-time so you can still be home for your girls.

And here I always thought you just sat around at home thinking up cute cards, prepping for your card classes and thinking about your students! lol ;-)

[cathy somdahl]

Wow, so much goes on behind the scenes of these fabulous creations. I guess I never consider having to be creative in a real short "crunch" deadline. I imagine that can be tough. Such beautiful creations- you should be proud!