Developed original looks for visual assets in digital and print design in a highly collaborative environment while embracing established brand standards for multiple clients.Proposed, planed, designed, and presented a full range of high-impact print and web collateral.Worked with all departments to provide on-time, high-quality deliverables on a multitude of projects.Communicated design concepts to peers, leadership and clients with a clear and concise purpose.Stayed up to date with design and technology trends.Cultivated relationships and work closely with printers, vendors, and freelancers.Provided associate designers with timely and actionable feedback, help regulate workload, etc.

Executed design strategy for private label brands, including the aesthetic of brand and package design for equipment, apparel and footwear from concept through production. Responsible for execution of creative strategy as it pertained to packaging, brand identity, photo shoots, illustrations, photo retouching, layout and in-store visual communication. Determined visual communications and assisted with other copy needs for packaging. Collaborated closely with cross functional global teams to ensure brand standards were maintained on products and packaging. Managed multiple projects and deadlines while working in a fast paced environment. Helped guide Associate Brand Designers to ensure compliance with brand consistency and established time lines.

Create energy and excitement around Apple products, providing solutions and getting products into customers’ hands.

Took ownership of projects including running client meetings, concepting, production, and on-time and on-budget delivery. Supported the creative director by providing guidance to creatives with clear, timely and actionable feedback. Collaborated with designers and copywriters to create a wide range of print collateral consisting of brand identity, packaging, advertising campaigns, annual reports, brochures, billboards, vehicle wraps, etc. Collaborated with the UX Team to design digital content including websites, digital banners, social media, email and video production. Assisted project managers and creative director in resourcing for projects. Effectively presented to clients in formal settings.Directed outside resources including photographers, video directors, talent, illustrators and production artists to ensure brand standards and creative vision were met.

Developed strategic advertising campaigns for one of the largest privately held retail companies in the country. Maintained a highly organized workflow while executing multiple projects for various lines of business. Gathered information about each project by communicating and supporting Marketing partners. Responsible for designing and developing projects from concept to production, including in-store signage, ROPs, presentations, television advertisements, email blasts and web. Attended and directed photo shoots. Worked with third party vendors to ensure accurate printed materials and adherence to brand standards.

Collaborated with team members to support marketing plans and product branding goals within international headquarters of the largest global retailer of nutritional products. Designed catalogs, direct mail, circulars and ads that were included in periodicals such as USA Today and ESPN Magazine. Prepared and conducted product shots and photo shoots. Participated in all design stages including idea conception, sketching, layout, illustration, copy changes and press checks.

Performed loan underwriting tasks including retrieving and analyzing credit reports and making credit recommendations; determined interest rates and terms and conducted collateral evaluations to assess property values. Performed bimonthly rate surveys; prepared and analyzed departmental reports.