Corey Smith Email & Phone Number

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Creative Director in Pearl Marketing Group(PMG). Work closely with strategy, production, creative, and digital teams within the marketing department to ensure annual goals are met and creative strategy is implemented across campaigns.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Creative Manager within the Pearl Marketing Department. I cultivate a culture of teamwork, accountability, leadership, and compassion within a team of highly talented graphic designers, web developers, and copywriters. Our team develops award-winning creative content and direct response marketing (ranging from direct mail to lead generation systematic.

East Peoria, IL

• Drawing from a deep respect for mid-century modern art, Polynesian-pop, pop culture, and Disney, my illustrations embody a unique fusion of these influences. With nearly 30 years of experience as a freelance.
• Presenter Media
• Dynamic Graphics
• JupiterImages
• Alpha Media
• Multi-Ad (Ad-Builder)

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Led the Peoria, IL Interactive team (formerly Xapsis Integrated Marketing), overseeing all operations and initiatives.
• Orchestrated website takeovers, targeted digital display advertising, and the implementation of interactive strategies for clients spanning local and national markets.
• Spearheaded digital strategy development, leveraging brainstorming sessions and client meetings to foster robust client relationships.
• Fostered collaboration between the sales department and radio talent to ensure seamless project execution within budget and timeline constraints.
• Personally designed client websites, supporting materials, and crafted logos/brands to align with client objectives.
• Conducted comprehensive creative workshops aimed at identifying and maximizing brand benefits and competitive advantages for clients.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• As the Creative Director at Xapsis Integrated Marketing, I spearheaded the creative team, translating marketing objectives into comprehensive and engaging integrated strategies. My responsibilities included:
• Innovating new processes and production workflows to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Crafting client deliverables for clear and effective communication.
• Developing cohesive, brand-centric designs across web, mobile, and print platforms.
• Providing leadership and management for the creative design staff.
• Executing branding and logo design initiatives.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• As a Graphic Design instructor at the Peoria, Illinois campus, I taught the following courses: Typography I, Graphic Design II, and Graphic Design III. My role involved mentoring students on software proficiency.
• Delivering comprehensive instruction in Typography I, Graphic Design II, and Graphic Design III courses.
• Providing guidance and support to students to enhance their proficiency in design software.
• Incorporating industry best practices and real-world examples into course content to prepare students for professional environments.
• Mentoring students to develop their design skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Creating an engaging and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• During my tenure, I engaged in diverse responsibilities centered around product development and market expansion. Key contributions included:
• Leading product development initiatives with a focus on exploring and capitalizing on new market opportunities. This involved presenting innovative product recommendations to drive growth.
• Directing attention towards stock illustration, stock photography, and pioneering new content initiatives, particularly within the online educational sphere.
• Overhauling content maps and production processes to align seamlessly with evolving industry trends and corporate objectives.
• Spearheading in-house photo shoots to mitigate costs associated with external photo acquisition while maintaining quality standards.
• Expanding the pool of contributor resources, including artists and photographers, to enhance the AdBuilder product.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Following the acquisition of Dynamic Graphics by Jupiterimages in 1999, I undertook a multifaceted role with responsibilities spanning product strategy, budget management, and fostering strong relationships with.
• Strategizing product development to align with market demands and company objectives.
• Overseeing annual budget allocations to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Cultivating and nurturing relationships with photographers and artists to enrich our content offerings.In addition, I held various leadership roles within the company, including:
• Managing print and online digital content for three prominent online stock image collections: Liquidlibrary, Print Media Service, and Designer's Club. This involved collaboration with an international sales team to.
• Serving as Content Director for Clipart.com, where I devised content maps and collaborated with artists worldwide to expand our library of royalty-free imagery. I also gained experience in digital asset management.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• In my role, I played a key part in developing interactive instructional designs and tutorials for client and internal promotions. Collaborating closely with the Studio Director, I contributed to the visual design and.
• Designing user-friendly interfaces that enhanced engagement and facilitated seamless interaction.
• Overseeing audio production to create immersive soundscapes that complemented the visual narrative.
• Utilizing animation techniques to bring digital stories to life, ensuring compelling and impactful storytelling experiences for our audience.

Peoria, Illinois Area

During my tenure in the marketing department, I collaborated closely with my team to craft a diverse array of promotional materials aimed at showcasing our stock image products and subscriptions. These materials included product advertisements, catalogs, envelopes, insert cards, and various other promotional collateral. Our collective efforts were focused.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

I started my professional journey in the world of digital illustration and advertising as an Electronic Illustrator. My role involved converting traditional hand-drawn artwork into digital formats using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop software. I focused on tasks like redrawing and tracing to bring analog creations into the digital realm..

Bachelor Of Science, Graphic Design / Visual Communication

Associate'S Degree, Graphic Design