Graphic Designer Design

Steven Cole graphic designer and production artist

Woodstock GA 770-***-**** ******.****@*******.*** http://www.steven-cole.com

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print marketing environment/large format graphics displays/exhibits email campaigns

multi-format presentations technical illustrations 3D modeling website content

Work history

Senior Graphic Designer Contractor Atlanta, GA Sept. 2013 – Jan. 2015

Accepting long and short-term contracts with design firms and in-house corporate agencies, as well as being retained for project specific work from various media and manufacturing outlets. Contracted assignments and duties include:

NCR – Comprehend the graphics needs of internal clients from the hospitality, retail and financial divisions of this (130 year old) computer hardware, software and electronics corporation. Efforts are requested via a creative brief and tracked through a project management software, reviewed by the art director for brand compliance and consist of:

1.Event/trade show packages that include large format signage, printed giveaway items, key cards, award certificates, publication ads, e-blast and direct mail designs announcing the event and locations.

2.Sales collateral in the form of product data sheets, brochures and white paper ads

3.Assisting with corporate website by providing specific formatted designs/templates and illustrated icons.

Duffey Communications – Collaborate with marketing and project management staff on designing and producing environment graphics for their client’s (Irisys) trade show exhibit that attends events in the U.S. and throughout Europe.

Cumming Corporation – Assist marketing director with multiple events and B2B advertising. Graphic needs consist of digital presentations that include new marketing campaigns, 3D modeling, graphic design, as well as updating brand guidelines and pre-flight all approved graphics for production.

Awnex Inc, ROI Design, Vector Displays, AutoTrader.com – Are a group of company’s that utilize my skills on short term contracts and for various graphic and marketing needs from 3D modeled exhibits and architectural renderings, to technical illustration, photo manipulation, instructional design, environment graphics, and presentations.

Senior Graphic Designer AWNEX, Inc. Ball Ground, GA March 2012 – Sept. 2013

Compile raw data from sales and project management staff and then transform the information into presentations for print, audience related meetings, email campaigns and social media. These efforts target the quick service restaurant (QSR) and retail industries and include written copy, printed collateral, technical illustrations, and 3D models of company manufactured products that are highlighted on customer projects. These efforts successfully generated revenue from new clients that represent major brands such as: Starbucks, Taco Bell, Dunkin Donuts and Burger King.

Other design and production duties consist of designing architectural signage in the form of wayfinding directories and monuments, trade show exhibits and event collateral packages, direct mail postcards, email blast, video reformatting, and publication ad layouts.

Contract Graphic Designer Woodstock, GA Nov. 2010 - March 2012

Provide design, production and marketing services in multiple formats and applications for various marketing agencies, exhibit houses, image bureaus and privateers of all types.

Skills and services range from the designing of direct mail, publication ads, brochures, company press packages, corporate branding, P.O.P design/graphics, event promotions, photo retouching, website content, technical illustration, 3D modeling, as well as the design and production of indoor/outdoor custom signs, banners and vehicle graphics.

During this time, projects were completed for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Autotrader.com, Four Seasons Hotels in Chicago and Cumming Contractors.

Graphic Designer Super Media, Inc. Alpharetta, GA Sept. 2009 – Nov. 2010

Assist over 53 marketing consultants within the metropolitan Atlanta area and Chicago with presentations by designing specific artwork (product information, tag lines and imagery) geared to generate new clients and profits. Projects consist of direct mail, directory and special promotions advertising.

Additional responsibilities include pre-flight of final art, client consultations, identifying and reporting specific strategies and creating seasonal campaigns ahead of schedule.

Art Director Olympus Media Alpharetta, GA March 2008 – Dec. 2008

Support fifteen market managers in five states, by managing their clients needs, providing specific art for sales calls, and updating the progress on all jobs. Interact with the customer by completing a creative brief to ensure all details are comprehended and utilized for maximum exposure. Supervise to freelance artist during high volume periods. Provide brand specific layouts for LED boards, so that certain customers are allowed to showcase multiple products during daily/weekly segments. Provide copy write assistance for tag lines and short product descriptions. Compile stock imagery and collateral material. Create new company branding package for printed materials, and presentation packages when requested.

Design/Production Artist Edge Digital Graphics Kennesaw, GA Feb. 2005 - Jan. 08

Oversee the design, pre-flight and production of graphics from conception to completion. Scope of work includes but is not limited to: trade show display packages, vehicle wraps, solvent printed product graphics (motor sports products), point of purchase displays, retail packaging, banners, and in store retail signage for many high profile franchises and organizations.

With every job comes the responsibility to assist in all facets of estimating production time, material cost, maintaining brand compliance and aiding clients with gathering production ready art and other resources needed for turn-key results.

Graphics Director Skyline Southeast, Inc Alpharetta, GA Jan. 2003 - April 2005

Oversee the implementation of digital graphics production system to speed up turn around times for graphic production projects and to save the company money from outsourcing. This venture was accomplished through research, adhering to a pre-planned budget and previous experience in graphic production.

Upon the department becoming fully operational, guidelines are put in place to manage the branding standards of many high profile corporations that would attend trade shows and private events that would require exhibits and graphics. Success was attained with extensive color management, and the proper handling of collateral and instructional information.

Additional work history, and samples available upon request

Software used:

Adobe Illustrator CC Adobe PhotoShop CC Adobe InDesign CC Adobe Muse CC

Adobe Acrobat Pro Adobe Dreamweaver CC Cheetah 3D MS Office products

Education:

South Cobb High School 1985 Diploma

Art Institute of Atlanta 1992 – 1994 Associates Degree Graphic Design and Production

Kennesaw State University June 2005 Website Design Certification

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