Hey there! I'm Garrett, a seasoned designer with a passion for crafting compelling brand experiences that resonate with audiences. With over 11 years of experience in the design, I thrive on tackling complex challenges and translating them into innovative design solutions.In my role as a Design Lead, I've honed my skills in executing and maintaining brand guidelines while translating customer insights into impactful brand identities. Notably, I've spearheaded the development of top-notch products, including websites, logos, email marketing visuals, and branding assets, resulting in heightened client satisfaction and repeat business. My leadership skills shine through in my ability to build and lead a high-performing design team of 10 professionals, consistently exceeding project deadlines and objectives. Being a forward-thinking leader, I strongly believe that business growth is intertwined with creative excellence and team collaboration.I'm deeply passionate about the intersection of design, strategy, and storytelling. I believe that effective design goes beyond aesthetics—it's about creating meaningful connections between brands and their audiences, driving business growth and success.Here are some accomplishments I'm especially proud of:Design processes: Developed design processes that led to decreased client onboarding times by 43% and contributed to increased client retention by 18%Awards: Received prestigious recognition as 'Top Creative Designer' consecutively in 2017 and 2018 at Marketing 360.Team Leadership: Provided insightful direction and guidance to team of 10 designers over span of five years, and mentored 5 designers to secure promotions to senior designer roles.Core Competencies and Technological Skills:Adobe Creative Suite , Figma, Sketch, Microsof Office Suite, Typography & Layout Design, Illustration, UX Design, Brand & Visual Identity, Information Architecture, Logo Design, Social Media Design, Brand Guidelines Development, Design Trend Research, Market Research and Analysis, and Design PrototypingI'm very excited to bring my design knowledge and leadership experience to a new role. If you are looking for a designer who can create sound brand & visual identies and drive results through strong visual storytelling, please feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn or reach out via email at garrettcdesign@gmail.com.