Art Director
Rockford/Vernon Hills, Il
Improved cross-functional efficiencies by establishing processes and procedures for the creative department. Collaborated with the brand and procurement teams to create a project management process that included creative briefs, job numbers, and proof routing procedures for all internal and external creative projects, as well as a system to manage vendor relationships, press checks, and photography for all creative, marketing, and sales needs. These additions increased project delivery times… Show more Improved cross-functional efficiencies by establishing processes and procedures for the creative department. Collaborated with the brand and procurement teams to create a project management process that included creative briefs, job numbers, and proof routing procedures for all internal and external creative projects, as well as a system to manage vendor relationships, press checks, and photography for all creative, marketing, and sales needs. These additions increased project delivery times, established a point of contact for creative needs, and better communication for creative requests.Updated Testors hobby and paint product line packaging with new creative, including three languages, to increase brand awareness. Collaborated with Brand Manager, Marketing Director, sales team, procurement, and vendors. Led creative direction, and design execution as well as provided art direction for all freelance work during production. The new packaging updates secured expanded placement in Michael’s and Hobby Lobby stores in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.Led creative direction and design execution of new dynamic packaging for Testors Quick-Build model kits. Collaborated with Brand Manager, Product Designer, and Sales team to create retail packaging visuals that increased brand awareness and targeted a younger audience as well as fit into retailers beyond the traditional hobby store. New packaging gained placement in Walgreens, Meijer, Farm & Fleet, Michael’s, and Hobby Lobby. Show less