Aimee Babcock

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Director of Brand and Creative @ Perform Properties
Chicago, IL, US
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Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
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About Aimee Babcock

I am a dynamic visual storyteller with a coach and a player mindset driven by my passion for hands-on creative direction, concept ideation, and design execution of 360° integrated marketing campaigns and brand strategy development.Inspired by emerging technologies, innovative solutions, and industry trends, I specialize in orchestrating collaborative efforts among creative teams, content specialists, photographers, project managers, clients, and vendor partners. I prioritize understanding the "WHY" behind each initiative before crafting solutions for the "WHAT," to achieve project objectives. With a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, I adeptly manage multiple projects while building, mentoring, and inspiring creative teams. In my last three roles, I proudly maintained a 100% team retention rate, reflecting my commitment to fostering a positive and productive work culture.First-born overachiever. Right and left-brained. Plays nice, and shares with others. Strengths:Creative DirectionBrand Strategy DevelopmentConcept IdeationExperiential MarketingWebsite Design and DevelopmentSocial Media Design and Content DevelopmentCorporate Brand Standards, Visual Identity & Logo DesignIn-Store User Experience and Wayfinding Signage DesignSEO/SEMPhotography Direction, Model Selection & Digital Asset ManagementAI Image GenerationTeam Building and MentoringFreelance Creative Team ManagementProject ManagementPrint Management, Procurement, and QCBudget Development and Project Estimating

Aimee Babcock's Current Company Details
Perform Properties

Perform Properties

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Director of Brand and Creative
Chicago, IL, US
Aimee Babcock Work Experience Details
  • Perform Properties
    Director Of Brand And Creative
    Perform Properties
    Chicago, Il, Us
  • Shopcore Properties
    Director Of Brand & Creative
    Shopcore Properties Feb 2021 - Present
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
  • Shopcore Properties
    Creative Design And Brand Manager
    Shopcore Properties Feb 2019 - Feb 2021
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
  • Freelance | Consulting | Aimeebabcock.Wix.Com/Aimeebabcock
    Creative Director, Digital Designer, Marketing Strategist
    Freelance | Consulting | Aimeebabcock.Wix.Com/Aimeebabcock Jan 2006 - Present
    Extensive, hands-on experience with the ideation, creation, evolution and execution of 360° marketing campaigns spanning multi-channel brand touch points that include digital, social, print, photography, signage, décor, POP, packaging, and catalogue.Equally dedicated and collaborative creative leader and mentor, curating teams of top talent in creative, content, UX and project management to service clients from dynamic and diverse industries.Clients include: Ulta Beauty, Sharpie®, Sears, Kmart, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Legalty Title & Real Estate Services, Golub & Company, Plan A Events, Huntington Advertising, Renaissance Social Services, Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Prevent Blindness America, Aspen Homes
  • Imx
    Creative Director, Integrated Member Experience (Imx) - Sears & Kmart
    Imx Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
    Respected creative leader and mentor for an in-house agency team of Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Production Artists and Freelance Contractors. Providing hands-on creative direction and concept development for all seasonal, departmental, promotional and strategic initiatives for both Sears and Kmart formats, and both digital and traditional channels. Working in close collaboration with our CMO, format marketing teams, strategy director, creative channel leads, content development team, photographers, videographers, 3D designers, traffic managers, project coordinators, print procurement leads and business partners to provide customer-centric, innovative, and brand-specific creative solutions.
  • Sears Holdings Corporation
    Creative Director, Integrated Member Experience (Imx) - Strategic Initiatives And Innovations
    Sears Holdings Corporation Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Built and mentored a team of 4 innovative and highly-collaborative visual designers responsible for the concept development, POC, creative design and print production/procurement of all SHC C-Suite requested store-of-the-future initiatives. Projects included the 360° brand reinvention of Sears REIT stores and their coordinating in-store customer experiences, and the award-winning Connected Solutions curated Internet of Things (IoT) experiential shop in San Bruno, CA. (https://blog.searsholdings.com/inside-shc/connected-solutions-opens-in-san-bruno-california/).
  • Sears Holdings Corporation
    Creative Director, In-Store Marketing - Kmart
    Sears Holdings Corporation Sep 2011 - Jan 2014
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Promoted to Creative Director within a year of joining Sears Holdings Corporation. Inspired a team of Art Directors, Graphic Designers and Production Artists in the design of all seasonal, departmental and promotional signage supporting Kmart brand standards and individual business unit objectives. Hands-on creative direction and design of multi-channel style guides for all seasonal signage campaigns that ultimately influenced the online, digital and print creative channels to ensure cohesive visual solutions were developed across the brand. Collaborating with our operations director, traffic managers, project managers and creative leads, consulted on the implementation of a new workflow software program and project dashboard (Aprimo) resulting in increased process efficiencies, improved departmental communication and approval accountabilities. Engaged our dedicated IT consultants to streamline our job management, design, and print production processes, resulting in integrated signage templates, dynamic scripting for all signage projects, and a 25% reduction in final art production time.
  • Sears Holdings Corporation
    Art Director, In-Store Marketing - Kmart
    Sears Holdings Corporation Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Art Direction, concept development, and design of all Kmart seasonal, promotional, and departmental signage campaigns. Provided additional art direction and managed the scheduling of all design projects with a team of freelance designers and agency partners. Built a strong partnership with our print procurement team by determining substrate selections, providing project specifications and approving all pre-press proofs. Sourced, curated and managed licensing for all stock photography, directed photo shoots, attended all pre-production planning meetings, and managed the model selection process with our in-house photo studio. Attended press checks for all seasonal signage projects exceeding $100K.
  • Gladstone Homes
    Marketing Manager, Senior Designer
    Gladstone Homes Jul 2006 - Oct 2010
    North Aurora, Il, Us
    Instrumental in the development, coordination, design and implementation of all comprehensive marketing campaigns for this well-established semi-custom homebuilder and developer, resulting in substantially increased sales during the down-turn in the home building market.• Advertising and Marketing Print Collateral • Sales Center Design and Coordination• On-site/Off-site Signage • Design Selections System Management• Corporate Collateral and Graphic Standards • Special Event Marketing and Planning• Website Design, Management and SEO/PPC Marketing • On-site Model Merchandising/Interior Design • Public Relations Coordination • Budget Preparation and Administration
  • Red Bridge Graphic Design
    Owner, Senior Designer
    Red Bridge Graphic Design Sep 1996 - Jul 2006
    Independent graphic design firm specializing in corporate identity development, event marketing, and corporate marketing systems. Concept development and project management of advertising campaigns, identity design, brand standards, marketing collateral, web sites and print production estimating and coordination. Maintained a loyal and diverse client base by successful implementation of relationship selling to industries including residential homebuilding, technology, sporting goods, restaurant and food service, telecommunications, health care, and not-for-profit foundations.• Corporate Identity and Collateral Design • Marketing Strategy Development• Annual Report Design • Print Advertising Concept and Design• Special Event Marketing and Planning • Public Relations Coordination • Print Production Management
  • Tower Custom Homes
    Design Selections Coordinator
    Tower Custom Homes Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
    Custom homebuilder specializing in homes of distinction ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000+. A leader in the tear-down and restoration building trend, instrumental in changing the landscape of the highly-desireable downtown Naperville area.Responsible for the selection of all interior and exterior design finishes including, but not limited to: masonry, siding, roofing, trim details, lighting fixtures, kitchen design, cabinetry, countertops, faucets and fixtures, color schemes, appliances, and flooring. Worked closely with project superintendent and all field trades to ensure construction quality and design continuity for multiple projects simultaneously. Worked directly with homeowners to guide their personal selection process while keeping job schedules on task and on budget.
  • Huntington Advertising
    Senior Art Director
    Huntington Advertising Jun 1992 - Sep 1996
    Us
    Mid-sized Advertising Agency, specializing in comprehensive corporate advertising, web site design, and digital and traditional marketing campaigns for international, national and local clients.Art direction, development, design and production of all B2B and consumer marketing campaigns and special events. Maintained a high-profile client base through successful implementation of relationship selling and customer service. Specialized client base included real estate, sporting goods, hospitality and telecommunications.
  • Baxter Healthcare
    Graphic Designer
    Baxter Healthcare Jan 1990 - Jun 1992
    Deerfield, Illinois, Us
    Supported the corporate marketing department of one of the leading global healthcare companies as a graphic designer and production assistant, producing corporate identity components, product packaging, sales brochures and collateral, product line catalogs, annual reports, and special event materials.

Aimee Babcock Skills

Creative Direction Graphic Design Advertising Art Direction Marketing Marketing Strategy Corporate Identity Social Media Marketing Brochures Brand Development Indesign Web Design Photography Concept Development Packaging Interior Design Email Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Packaging Design Online Marketing Adobe Illustrator Team Leadership Exhibit Design Digital Marketing Direct Mail Coaching And Mentoring Adobe Photoshop User Experience Design Customer Experience Pop Displays Integrated Marketing Creative Problem Solving In Store Marketing Retail Design Social Media Logo Design Management Strategy Branding User Experience Leadership Strategic Planning Corporate Branding Branding And Identity Project Management Creative Strategy Creative Concept Design Collaborative Leadership Launching New Brands Client Relationships Strengthening

Aimee Babcock Education Details

  • Eastern Illinois University
    Eastern Illinois University
    Advertising/Marketing
  • Lake Park High School
    Lake Park High School

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