Graphic Designer Resume

Summary

Results and time sensitive oriented Graphic Designer accustomed to surpassing expectations in deadline-driven environments. Driven, organized, and adept at managing heavy workloads while focusing on designing creative, visually-appealing graphics.

Experience

Image Ink, Columbia, SC (October 2010 to Current)
Lead Graphic Designer

  • Developed templates for presentations to customers for orders
  • Prepared layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards.
  • Developed creative graphics that simplified complex messages.
  • Prioritized graphic workload and effectively coordinated multiple projects.
  • Determined styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics.
  • Translated prototypes and PSDs into launch-ready, pixel-perfect formats.
  • Organized Daily Workloads for the Art Department.
  • Designed with Hand drawn illustrations and graphics for custom orders.
  • Worked with Wasatch software and printing film for screen printing process.
  • Experimented and learned new ways of under basing for printing.
  • Organized and Coordinated with Contract Customers and kept a running relationship with existing customers.
  • Communicated time lines and expectations with Customers.
  • Answered telephone messages or questions Customers had.
  • Consistently kept up with deadlines, and communicated with production staff on time lines.

Silver Needle Inc, Columbia, SC (July 2009 to October 2010)
Media Manager and Graphic Designer

  • Created a photographic library of products
  • Researched material specifications and tolerances
  • Wrote copy for specialty products
  • Designed an industry specific catalog series
  • Managed two websites using content management systems
  • Bought advertising space and designed advertising spots
  • Implemented multi-media promotions for the manufacturing business
  • Handled media related correspondences

Columbia Flag and Banner, Columbia, SC (February 2007 to July 2009)
Assistant Graphic Designer

  • Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, banners and logo designs.
  • Collaborated with a team of designers to offer improvements and direction on others’ projects.
  • Designed artistic signage for special corporate events.
  • Designed the New University of South Carolina Flag, which is featured at Williams-Bryce Stadium until 2020, and is sold at retailers.

Education

2009 University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
Bachelor in Fine Arts – Graphic Design Fine Arts- Graphic Design
Minor in Art Studio and Illustration

2008 Midlands Technical College Columbia, SC
Associate of Arts Graphic Communications