Kent Estabrook Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Team Management:Lead and mentor a team of designers focused on digital product creation.Ensure high-quality design standards and color correction processes in collaboration with the production team.Conduct regular employee reviews to provide feedback and recognize achievements, as well as areas for growth.Manage ADP systems for accurate and efficient payroll processing.Project Management:Successfully developed and implemented workflow strategies resulting in increased productivity and output.Creative Direction:Provide strategic creative direction to align with company objectives and market trends.Coordinate with freelance designers to integrate their work seamlessly.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to achieve cohesive outcomes.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Team Management: Oversee a dynamic team of designers to deliver high-quality creative solutions.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams across various projects, encompassing website development, marketing campaigns, and print design, to ensure comprehensive oversight and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.Market Trend Analysis: Analyzing current market trends to inform design strategies, contributing to increased sales and market presence.Project Management: Overseeing project timelines and deliverables to ensure successful design initiatives.Adobe Suite Proficiency: Leveraging the Adobe Creative Suite to implement strategies to enhance efficiency, aiming to work more effectively and increase the production of deliverables.Print Product Creation: Leading end-to-end creation of print products, from conceptualization to final print.On-Site Press Review: Personally attending press sessions to conduct meticulous color reviews during catalog and product runs ensuring precision and print excellence.Color Correction Expertise: Ensuring visual accuracy through precise color correction techniques.Freelance Management: Actively seeking and collaborating with freelance artists, providing art direction for diverse and impactful design projects.

As a meticulous and versatile graphic designer, I specialize in providing creative solutions across a spectrum of design needs, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail. Past projects include:Invitation Design: Crafting visually engaging and personalized invitations with a focus on typography, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and making each event uniquely memorable.Photography Assistance: Collaborating seamlessly with photographers to enhance visual storytelling through creative editing, lighting design and post-production, adhering to creative direction from both photographer and client.Poster Design: Creating eye-catching posters with meticulous precision, effectively conveying messages, events, or promotions and leaving a lasting impact.Movie Title and Credit Design: Elevating the cinematic experience with a strong attention to detail in designing captivating and professional movie titles and credits, enhancing the overall visual narrative.With a commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality design solutions, I am passionate about transforming ideas into visually stunning realities from concept to print.