Eric Mueller Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

Creative Services Manager at Rainbow Companies: Lead and manage the in-house Creative Services team. Support the design and production of print, web, video, social media, and live marketing events nationwide. Collaborate with marketing to develop strategic plans aligned with business objectives. Provide ongoing leadership, coaching, and mentoring for the creative team.

In the fall of 2022, I provided support for a seriously ill family member. After resolving that situation, I actively engaged in contract and freelance projects in brand strategies and development, illustration, information graphics, and web design. This proactive involvement has enabled me to consistently maintain my skills, design strategy, and stay current with industry trends.

Saint Paul Mn

Experienced design leader with a strong track record of building and leading creative teams. Skilled in creating cohesive brand images and design solutions across various channels. Successful mentor and coach, fostering collaboration and optimizing team performance. Effective at partnering with diverse cross-functional teams to deliver unique design solutions for leading global brands and organizations.• Responsible for expanding marketing strategies with the implementation of animated videos, interactive content, motion graphics, website design, illustration, and information graphics. These additions enhanced the visual appeal of our creative output but also elevated our storytelling capabilities, effectively amplifying our clients' brand narratives.• Key driver in expanding agencies capabilities, I spearheaded a transformative initiative that expanded client base and secured high-profile projects, leading to 52% agency growth. Strategically enhanced personnel to support increased demand.• Led integration of user-centered design methodologies and processes, transforming the agency's approach to projects. These methodologies and processes helped create a unified, consistent approach by improving efficiency and ensuring consistent design vision among internal staff and external contractors.• Effectively managed and mentored diverse team of designers, providing consistent direction across various mediums including website development, video production, marketing collateral, social media, live events, photography, and content creation.• Served as the main point of contact for design leadership, efficiently managed client relationships by consistently building and maintaining strong partnerships. Expertly addressed concerns and issues, ensuring client satisfaction through exceptional customer service and personalized attention.

Full-service design agency providing a comprehensive range of design services including brand development, print design, website development, and interactive content. Successfully launched and rapidly expanded a full-service design agency, leading the company from its initial planning partnership. Built a highly skilled team by recruiting top talent, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Managed and collaborated with internal and contract personnel to deliver exceptional design and brand solutions.• Responsible for business development, client acquisition, and project planning. Leveraged industry networking opportunities, delivered unique value propositions, and implemented comprehensive project planning and resource allocation.• Successfully provided design direction, resource allocation, and effective mentorship. Led a diverse team of designers, developers, copywriters, and other professionals in creating innovative and impactful solutions that aligned with clients' brand identities and objectives. Fostered a collaborative and productive work environment by implementing effective design processes, setting clear goals, and streamlining workflows, which ensured the team's cohesion and growth.• Effectively managed client relationships by consistently building and maintaining strong partnerships, serving as the primary point of contact for clients. Expertly addressed concerns and issues, ensuring client satisfaction. Resulted in high levels of client retention, repeat business, and referrals through exceptional customer service and personalized attention.

Brought on to design and facilitate classes on digital imagery, with an emphasis on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop), as well as design methodology and visual communication for freshman and junior-year students. • Demonstrated resourcefulness and exceptional time management abilities by efficiently conceptualizing and developing comprehensive curricula for three distinct classes within a demanding timeframe of only one week. The curricula encompassed a wide range of subjects, including computer illustration, design methodology, and visual communication.• Leveraged extensive industry experience to support students in developing market-relevant expertise and understanding, while emphasizing conceptual development and utilizing a design process in building assignments.• Collaborating with and teaching over 900 students, I have cultivated an empathetic mindset towards developing and leading designers and team members, enhancing my coaching and mentoring abilities. This extensive experience has deepened my understanding of their unique skills, strengths and weaknesses, and areas for growth.