Brian Thompson Email & Phone Number

Sterling, Illinois, United States

• Produce 3D renders of packaging and products for use in company advertising and internal pitch meetings.• Responsible for but not limited to continuous improvement of processes and software used in creation of highest quality of assets. Improve the tools and workflow used by Production Designers, such as shortcuts and online asset storage systems.• Work with Creative Services Manager to support Senior Designers with WebCenter (online cloud storage of Native Art) and usage of… Show more • Produce 3D renders of packaging and products for use in company advertising and internal pitch meetings.• Responsible for but not limited to continuous improvement of processes and software used in creation of highest quality of assets. Improve the tools and workflow used by Production Designers, such as shortcuts and online asset storage systems.• Work with Creative Services Manager to support Senior Designers with WebCenter (online cloud storage of Native Art) and usage of Media Beacon to access supporting assets.• Working directly with product managers to provide assets of a higher level of quality to be used in a global capacity.• Assisted Senior Graphic Designers with high-level projects and assignments.• Deliver updates to the Creative Service Manager on all current open projects weekly. Show less

Elgin, Illinois, United States

• Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to conceptualize and execute marketing materials and products all the way through production phases. • Independently create and edit catalogs, packaging, point-of -purchase, digital designs (web, mobile & social), sales & marketing presentations.• Provides quality assurance on creative deliverables. Maintain job log for project tracking.• Coordinate with copy writer to develop copy and then secure legal approvals and maintains… Show more • Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to conceptualize and execute marketing materials and products all the way through production phases. • Independently create and edit catalogs, packaging, point-of -purchase, digital designs (web, mobile & social), sales & marketing presentations.• Provides quality assurance on creative deliverables. Maintain job log for project tracking.• Coordinate with copy writer to develop copy and then secure legal approvals and maintains compliance records.• Attends regular brand team meetings to understand business objectives and client needs. Show less

Hoffman Estates

• Supervised group of production artists in the execution of multiple projects leading to a decrease in errors by 32%. • Implement layout and production solutions resulting in 46% increased efficiency. • Prepared all design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing• Working extensively in Content Management Systems to manage and create front-end content including product images, sale pricing, and banners.• Manage established design system… Show more • Supervised group of production artists in the execution of multiple projects leading to a decrease in errors by 32%. • Implement layout and production solutions resulting in 46% increased efficiency. • Prepared all design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing• Working extensively in Content Management Systems to manage and create front-end content including product images, sale pricing, and banners.• Manage established design system from start to finish with clear team and vendor communications.• Edit, proof, and color correct PDF files before they are sent to the printer. On call 24/7 to resolve any on-press print issues. • Coordinate and direct photoshoots with our design studio.• Designed visual models to meet both aesthetic and technical criteria.• Supports senior art staff in the creation, revision, and final production of all projects.• Manage image approvals from Creative and Art Directors as well as fulfill image requests across departments.• Organized and led additional design projects outside of my normal workload.• Ability to write training materials as well as train staff in new software or working procedures.• Perform digital retouching if necessary. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• Used HTML skills to code and mail seven monthly e-newsletters distributed to 63,000 marketers worldwide leading to an increase in readership by 43%. • Edited videos of marketing conferences and webinars for use in social media channels.• Coordinated and managed marketing and advertising for 140 monthly advertisers in our magazines, e-newsletters, academic journals and company website. • Responsible for leading the collaborative collection, selection, organization… Show more • Used HTML skills to code and mail seven monthly e-newsletters distributed to 63,000 marketers worldwide leading to an increase in readership by 43%. • Edited videos of marketing conferences and webinars for use in social media channels.• Coordinated and managed marketing and advertising for 140 monthly advertisers in our magazines, e-newsletters, academic journals and company website. • Responsible for leading the collaborative collection, selection, organization, maintenance, enhancement, preservation, archiving and delivery of digital assets. • Redesigned flagship publication to new format both in print and online. • Manage traffic and digital asset management (DAM) process to facilitate an efficient workflow process.• Lead production department efforts to restructure our workflow raising productivity by 33%. • Reduced production costs 13% by providing photography and video for company publications, website, social media channels, and marketing conferences.• Maintain and organize digital asset library.• Contributed design and website supervision to company website and social media apps.• Coordinated workshops to train editorial staff on latest operating procedures and software resulting in a 51% improvement in productivity. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature, General, Bachelors Of Arts

Life Drawing, It'S A Non-Accredited School.

Activities and Societies: Life drawing. Attend the weekly life drawing classes for practice and periodically check out other classes.