Graphic Designer, Art Director

Marvin Pettway

Cranbury, NJ ***** • 609-***-**** • ********@*******.***

SUMMARY

Experienced Graphic Designer with more than 17 years experience accustomed to a higher level of responsibility and can work effectively in both team situations or individually. I have extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite using Illustrator, Photoshop and inDesign. Skilled in new development for product design, packaging, logo design, catalogs and licensing. Also a proven creative leader for two of the biggest companies in their industries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paper Magic Group, INC., New York, NY 2006 – 2012

Creative Director/Graphics Manager

Responsible for managing a team of graphic artists and creating packaging, catalogs, trade show, showroom and sales materials for the PMG Halloween division.

• Coordinate workflow between marketing and graphics department and adjusted workloads and responsibilities for to increase productivity.

• Manage staff, catalog, and freelance budgets and timelines.

• Design, direct and maintain licensing packaging and product standards for:

Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Goosebumps, Saw, Hellraiser, Halloween, Rocky, NFL, MLB, CLC, and many more.

• Worked with Marketing and Sales teams to create specialized product and packaging for both Target and Walmart increasing sales by 20% for both accounts.

RUSS BERRIE & CO. INC., Oakland, NJ 1998 – 2005

Creative Director

Responsible for directing the design styles for product lines ranging from Christmas to Valentine's Day. Management of a team of (6) staff artists, interns as well as employing the use of freelance artists. Traveled to Hong Kong, Korea, China and Taiwan to supervise product and package production.

• Coordinated development between Art Department and Product Development ensuring product was created in a timely manner. Researched current design trends to direct the overall look of the product lines.

• Worked directly with creative team, overseeing the art of each designer and adjusted workload based on changing department needs for more efficiency and increased output.

• Designed and directed product and packaging for the following licenses and retailers: Dreamworks, Sanrio, Marvel Comics, M&Ms, Target, Toys R Us, Yankee Candle, and Michaels.

• Directed creative team in the development of the company’s core product lines. Implementing product production standards that increased productivity.

• Created product designs as needed for various plush and hard goods.

UNITED WIRE HANGER CORP., Hasbrouck Hts., NJ 1995 – 1998

Computer Graphic Artist

Responsible for creating designs for logos, trade advertising, brochures, and packaging.

• Designed logos and packaging for dry cleaners locally and nationwide.

SKILLS

Product, package and branding design. Computer graphics using Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, inDesign and Muse. Secondary programs include, Quark Express, Flash, Adobe After Effects, PowerPoint and Keynote.

EDUCATION

School of Visual Arts / New York, NY

Field of study: Graphic Design

Online Portfolio: http://pettwaydesign.businesscatalyst.com

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