Derek Wallen Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

United States

Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Graphic development of client work, ranging from concepting and developing in-store campaigns for major CPGs to brand development, package and digital design for smaller clients. Worked closely with creative teams to develop concept through execution on projects. Helped to provide accurate time estimates for each tactic in a project and oversaw that deadlines were met. Secondary responsibilities included client relationships and advising clients on all technical and visual recommendations and/or issues on a projeccts. Helped to facilitate creative meetings and presentations with the client.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I designed and developed projects through all phases of production and made sure designs were on strategy and reflected the brand’s personality. I worked on printed media for custom packaging and point-of-sale displays, in addition to redesigning internal agency brand standards, collateral materials, website and app design. Reported directly to art directors and the creative director.

Greater Chicago Area

Worked closely with developers to design and author company site, along with microsites used by students and employees. Created and maintained the company brand standards used in marketing promotions, brochures, direct mail and email marketing. Designed the exhibition booth and collateral materials for international trade shows. Worked collaboratively with the CEO, web dev, producers and junior designer.

Iowa State University

Mfa, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Teaching assistantship – Sophomore design studio, Iowa Architectural Foundation Design, Community Design Program

Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swim Team, Nordic Ski Club