Casey Sears Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, OH, US

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Operate a freelance design and art business, creating custom illustrations, logos, and artwork for small businesses and individuals.
• Design and apply tattoos at Higher Love Tattoo in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Provide live caricature drawing services for corporate events, weddings, and festivals.
• Offer sign painting services for local businesses, enhancing their brand presence.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Led a cross-functional team to bring creative strategies and campaigns to life, acting as the creative hub within the Hardware division and liaison to outside agencies.
• Maintained and enforced brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all materials.
• Collaborated with the analytics team to improve brand communications through data-driven decision-making.
• Managed budgets for creative initiatives and worked with business leadership to plan annual and quarterly strategies.
• Facilitated weekly critiques and provided design training and support to team members.
• Wrote and recorded training videos for internal educational platforms, enhancing team skills and knowledge.

Cincinnati Area, KY

• Managed and prioritized up to 100 concurrent design projects for the marketing department, collaborating with sales and marketing teams on retail partnerships.
• Worked with national retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart to develop new product lines and secure millions in new business.
• Designed packaging, brochures, print ads, ecommerce, websites, UI, and digital marketing assets for internal and house brands.
• Mentored and trained new designers and interns, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Led the migration of over 150,000 art files to a new digital asset management system.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Designed a wide range of marketing materials, including packaging, logos, brochures, and ecommerce assets.
• Photographed products and displays for use in marketing collateral.
• Redesigned and adapted artwork for various formats and ratios to suit different platforms.

• Built print-ready artwork for production, ensuring files met quality standards.
• Reviewed proofs and first articles to ensure color accuracy and quality control.

• Designed packaging, presentations, and graphics for the sales department, focusing on collegiate-themed products.
• Managed the development of product samples with overseas manufacturers, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Organized and maintained production files and specification sheets.

• Served in various roles, from Airbrush Artist to Airbrush Supervisor, within the Kings Island amusement park.
• Managed inventory, trained staff, and ensured smooth business operations while painting merchandise daily.
• Oversaw sales performance of the airbrush art locations, ensuring high-quality work and customer satisfaction.

Bfa Illustration, Traditional And Digital Design

Activities and Societies: Most Outstanding Graduating Senior (as selected by the Illustration Faculty)

Education record