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Virginia, United States

Senior Graphic Designer, collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and visually compelling solutions that align with the company's stakeholders' brand and objectives.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Create, update and maintain multiple web sitesUse web programming with HTML and CSSDesign graphics, logos and animation for websites using Creative CloudEnsure the web sites quality, performance of all projects deliveredWorked for different clients, locals and International such as Physicians Interactove, Chicago Latin Fitness, Club E Chicago, Roscoe Village Bikes, The Bradford Group, Townsend Advertising Agency, and international clients, such as, Prodotti Stella Italy among others.Initiated and coordinated different internet departments in Venezuelan corporationsActed as a consultant to Venevision, a major broadcasting company, developing one of the biggest websites in VenezuelaDesigned and informative website that helped increased the foreign investment in Venezuela by 20%Designed and conceptualized a website for an international art fair celebrated in Caracas, Venezuela.

Saint Leo, Florida

Determine how best to represent a concept visuallyDetermine which photographs, art, or other design elements to useDevelop the overall look or style of a publication, an advertising campaignReview and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff membersTalk to clients to develop an artistic approach and styleCoordinate activities with other artistic and creative departmentsDevelop detailed budgets and timelinesPresent designs to clients for approvalResponsible for photography and video

Saint Leo, Florida

Design, write, edit and build content for digital properties; managed collection portfolios and uploaded product files for the web.Translate marketing and sales strategies and highly complex technical information into creative and original visions, concepts, and ideas. Team with stakeholders and writers to develop marketing campaigns for products. Able to collaborate and use ideas from many sources to build creative work.Concept, design and produce traditional, digital and video graphic materials.Collaborate with communications and digital departments to ensure synergy between all parties.Assist digital and communication departments with editing, developing, creating and implementing social media campaigns throughout the yearCoordinate, design, implement and execute photo shoots for prospective student-athletesWork with outside graphic and print vendors when necessary.Maintain the print advertising and promotional and e-mail campaigns.Developed creative layouts for advertisements - inserts, brochures, direct mail, signage and the University’s corporate identity materials.Discuss ideas to visualize the story for both print and webConceptualize photography ideas for stories portray the contentActed as creative lead, independently developing strategically on-brand breakthrough conceptsArt direction on marketing materials, established brand and consistency across platforms.

Northfield, Il

• Lead projects from conception to design and execution. Leading graphic design efforts for print and digital marketing collateral, as well as booth design for trade shows and project management of these activities.• Contribute to the development CAP brand guidelines.• Develop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance the brand strategy.• Modify and retouch photos for print and digital production.• Works directly with the print to output proofs and deliver final files.• Contribute to conceptual thinking, and designing layouts.• Proactively evaluate and adapt templates to meet brand standards.• Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively• Create custom designs that are aligned with the organization’s brand.• Direct and manage freelance photographers, illustrators and/or any production artists involved in a project to facilitate production.

Greater Chicago Area

Develop and design the aesthetics, visual design and/or layout of (generalize) to enhance product image.Collaborate with project teams to plan, analyze, organize and execute assigned projects.Maintain stewardship of client’s look, tone and feel.Prepare materials from client presentation through studio hand off.Create a range of ideas and designs to ensure the art direction and visual presentation supports the concepts.Partner with copywriters to develop ideas that are on-brief and on-strategy.Partner with Account team to solve problems.Work with pre-media on color correction and photo retouching.Provide direction to photographers and stylists on photo and video shoots.Manage multiple projects and/or mentor less experienced peers.Responsible for maintaining budget parameters.

Working from a brief with a copywriter or other members of a creative team, generating ideas to present to the client.Working on designs in order to produce an effective advertising campaigncommissioning specialists, such as artists and photographers, to work on projectsmanaging projects, on and off locationWorking within a budgetEditing the final results for presentation to the client.Creation of photographic images and or/ the access and management of stock photography.Assisting in the development and the programming of digital sites and/or portals

Des Plaines, Il

Create and prepare all photographic print media, visual materials for promotions, advertisements, packaging, and informative and instructional materials. The responsibilities and duties for this position is to create commercial-quality photographs of products using SLR cameras and a variety of photographic accessories.Develop proposal graphics based on product design and product catalogs.Video edition and website maintenanceMaintain standards of all inbound, outbound, draft and final graphics and artResponsible for electronic publishing of all required material, including requirements, status reports and quality reviewsAct as lead graphics designer for product development

Buffalo Grove, Il

Produce quality images of frames and accessories for ecommerce website- Adhere to ecommerce seasonal calendar to ensure all image deadlines are met- Arrange, prep, and organize products on the line to be photographed- Maintain Ecommerce product sample closet and product catalogue for seasonal reference- Style product for multiple company channels according to marketing stylist manager’s direction

United States

Responsible for the graphic design and production services pertaining to the marketing needs of the Company such as creating print and digital experiences for prospective and current customer, driving innovation and adhering to best practices. Ideation, development and execution of creative designs for all marketing collateral, including web/online, TV, email, and print vehicles including sales tools, direct mail campaigns, coupons, signage, and other collateral as needed. Conceptualization, design, and creation of graphic interpretation of concepts.Manage project workflow from initial design through production within timelines and budgets.Provide creative and production services for existing and new projects.Coordinate Graphic Designer workflow, creative output, and execution of marketing materials support.Work with E-Commerce, TV Production, and other teams to ensure effective translation of design work into reality.Confer with cross functional partners concerning all aspects of projects, including expectations for turnaround time, corrections, approvals, etc.Work closely with Marketing Director and team to ensure smooth process workflow and delivery of assets within stated deadlines.Ensure brand appropriateness of all collateral.Mentor, train, and coordinate work with Junior Designers to elevate overall output of design team.Handle a variety of special projects when necessary.

Responsible for the design, maintenance and updates of the www.igainstitute.com website. Using Creative Suite CS5 and CMS Ektron.Execute translations and voice overs for the institute online courses.Responsible for the SEO of the www.igainstitute.com website.Responsible for the proper execution of Social Media such as facebook, twitter and linkedin.

Met and corresponded with clients to determine client needs for company sites.Created corporate web sites, portals and large-scale web applicationsDeveloped and designed new web interfaces, layouts and site graphicsResponsible for quality assurance of finished websites including the validation of web forms and linksUsed technologies such as Photoshop CS4, Flash CS4, HTML, CSS, Illustrator CS4,

Redesign and maintain the following web sites: apartments.com and rentalhomesplus.com Initiated and developed apartmentsplus.com Complete the art production for User Interface Design Created newsletters for the marketing department, banners for business development advertising efforts and sales demos (Interactive Cds) for business affiliates

Manage fifteen-member design team of graphic designers. Create web sites, logos, corporate identity and multimedia CD-ROMs. Coordinated approximately 50 web site projects per month from beginning to completion

Responsible for the design and maintenance of Diario El Universal Website. and its sections, such as, politics, entertainment, and home page.

Caracas, Venezuela

Acted as a liaison and company representative with clients. Use technologies such as Photoshop, illustrator, flash, CSS and HTML; Initiated and coordinated different internet departments in Venezuelan corporations Acted as a consultant to Venevision, a major broadcasting company, developing one of the biggest websites in Venezuela Designed and informative website that helped increased the foreign investment in Venezuela by 20% Designed and conceptualized a website for an international art fair celebrated in Caracas, Venezuela.