Brian Crim Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

I design sports apparel for the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, NWSL, and F1 racing

Columbus, Ohio Area

Working as a one man agency to provide a wide range of creative solutions for clients in a wide range of industries. Responsibilities include:CLIENT INTERFACING •Engaging with clients to understand their vision, gather requirements, and ensure their design needs are met. I offer tailored consultations, maintain open lines of communication throughout the project lifecycle, and provide regular updates to ensure client satisfaction and foster lasting relationships.PROJECT MANAGEMENT•Managing multiple design projects simultaneously, utilizing Trello to track progress, set deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively. I oversee all aspects of project execution, from initial client consultation through to final delivery, ensuring projects adhere to timelines and budgets.BRAND IDENTITY DESIGN•Creating Identity packages to provide companies with consistent and memorable visuals; logos, brand guidelines, typography, color palettes, iconography etc.WEB DESIGN •Designing no-code premium responsive websites developed in Webflow, Wordpress, and Wix Studio. PRINT COLLATERAL•Creating Impactful on brand, print ready collateral: business cards, brochures, flyers, posters, mailers, catalogs, invitations, etc.EMAIL CAMPAIGN DESIGN•Crafting campaigns in Salesforce, HubSpot, and MailChimp.SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS•Creating graphics for Twitter(X), LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.ACCESSORY DESIGN•Creating custom artwork (illustrations, typography, patterns) for t-shirts, hats, workwear, tote bags, blankets, beverageware, etc.PRESENTATION DESIGN•Creating slide decks in Power Point, Keynote, Google Slides, and Canva.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

I was hired to refresh the brand identities and handle all of the daily design needs for both Nationwide Energy Partners and Armada Power. Responsibilities:• Supported two brands with unique marketing strategies and needs.• Developed, maintained, and managed brand style guidelines.• Worked with multiple marketing teams to develop marketing initiatives.• Conceptualized and lead design direction for all design projects.• Worked with vendors and printers to order supplies and ensure quality.• Created design layouts for a wide variety of print and digital projects including:PRINT COLLATERAL DESIGN• Brochures and pamphlets• Folders• Flyers• Notebooks and stationary• Business cards• Booklets and catalogues• Direct mail ads EXHIBIT DESIGN• Trade Show Booths• Displays• SignageEMAIL CAMPAIGN DESIGN• Developed in Pardot, Salesforce, and MailchimpSOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN DESIGN (SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS• Created marketing material for LinkedIn, Twitter(X), and FacebookPHOTO EDITING• Retouching and modifying images for use in digital and print formatsPRESENTATION DESIGN• Slide decks in Power Point and Google SlidesWEB DESIGN• Handling design and updates for sites built in both Wordpress and Squarespace

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

I handled all of the design needs for Armada Power including:PRINT COLLATERAL DESIGN• Brochures and pamphlets• Folders• Flyers• Notebooks and stationary• Business cards• Booklets and catalogues• Direct mail ads EXHIBIT DESIGN• Trade Show Booths• Displays• SignageEMAIL CAMPAIGN DESIGN• Developed in Pardot, Salesforce, and MailchimpSOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN DESIGNPHOTO EDITING• Retouching and modifying images for use in digital and print formatsPRESENTATION DESIGN• Slide decks in Power Point and Google SlidesWEB DESIGN• Handling design and updates for sites built in both Wordpress and SquarespaceAPPAREL DESIGN• T-shirt graphics

Columbus, Ohio Area

LICENSED PRODUCT DESIGN• Designed licensed products and packaging for retailers including Target, Walmart, Gamestop, Spencer’s Gifts, Hot Topic, and more.• Worked with 100 plus high profile licenses including Rick & Morty, Adventure Time, Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Bethesda Softworks, My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Z and more.•Created original art assets to share with the rest of the design team for use on generic and licensed products.ART DIRECTION• Mentored a team of designers, providing art direction, guidance, and support as needed, while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.• Lead brainstorm sessions and encouraged team members to contribute their ideas and suggestions, while also ensuring that the final designs met the customers' needs and the licensor's requirements.•Conducted interviews with potential design candidates, assessing their skills and fit for the team, contributing to the hiring process.PRODUCTION OVERSIGHT• Supervised the end-to-end production process, liaising with printers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to quality and brand standards.PROJECT MANAGEMENT• Kept meticulous records of design projects, encompassing budgets, timelines, and other pivotal details, while consistently updating the management team.TREND RESEARCH•Utilized tools like Google Trends and Pinterest Trends for market analysis. Analyzed online reviews to gauge consumer preferences. Conducted retail store visits to observe in-store displays and competitor products. Researched new technologies, materials, and production techniques.

Columbus, Ohio

Worked on a per project basis collaborating with a team of visual merchandisers to provide design solutions for a wide array of clients. My responsibilities included:SIGNAGE•Developed signage to help create immersive environments to captivate customer attention, convey brand identity, and encourage exploration of retail spaces. •MURALSCreated original graphics and illustrations to cover large surfaces such as walls window displays, and back drops. Created all of the graphics for the media room in Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

New Albany, Ohio

Worked in an agency environment to provide apparel design solutions for multiple clients in. Worked as the sole designer for Mac Tools Inc. designing all of the apparel lines, flyers, and catalogs. My daily responsibilities included:APPAREL & ACCESSORY DESIGN•Developed original graphic designs for apparel, including t-shirts, hats, and outerwear, aligning with brand identity and market trends. PRODUCTION ART•Prepared artwork for screen printing, embroidery, and digital printing techniques. Managed color separation and correction for print production, ensuring accuracy and quality in the final products.PRODUCTION OVERSIGHT•Coordinated with manufacturers and print shops to ensure specifications were met and timelines were maintained.QUALITY CONTROL•Conducted rigorous quality checks on all print-ready files to ensure they met pre-production standards and made adjustments to files as needed, based on feedback from printing staff and production managers.PROJECT MANAGEMENT•Managed multiple design projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while ensuring attention to detail and adherence to brand standards. Oversaw the entire lifecycle of design projects, from initial concept through to final production and delivery.CLIENT INTERACTION•Interacted directly with clients to gather design requirements and feedback, ensuring their vision was accurately translated into the final product. Presented design concepts and mock-ups for client approval and made necessary revisions based on their input.