Wayne Simmons Email & Phone Number

20+ years professional design experience producing creative for the Direct Mail Entertainment, Toy & Package Design and Display sectors. Proficient in computer based design, 3D modeling. Imaging Specialist in PhotoShop, Illustrator, Quarkxpress, Indesign, Microsoft Office, 3D software (Solidworks, Camtasia Studio and others).Effective Team Player — known for creativity, flexibility and sense of humor. Former and present clients noted: “Wayne is one of the most impressive designers I’ve worked with and has an uncanny ability to interpet our client’s unspoken wishes, ideas and come up with a variety of concepts to convey the right solution.LeadershipDeveloped and administer graphic design training, mentorship and professional development guidance to junior and peer designers.Comfortable and experienced in presenting design concepts and direction to all levels of Senior Management as well as clients. Analyzed customer requirements, established and ensured adherence to project timelines and budget constraints. Proven ability to rally a team and lead the charge toward a common goal.Creative• designed, executed and produced some extremely top-notched presentations both prototype and actual productions, plus website and video promotions• instrumental in bringing inventors and client’s concepts to tangible visual 3D images• worked closely with marketing, copywriters, art directors and studio personnel. Provided staff with numerous techniques and efficient ways to utilize Quark, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Flash, Solidworks, and other 3D programs to present their concepts flawlessly.

Listed skills include Illustrator, Advertising, Furniture, and Hobby Flying Radio Control Helicopters.

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  Pratt Institute

  Communication Design And Illustration