Graphic Designer

Derrick L. Huff

404-***-****

*******@*****.***

www.dhuffdesign.com

graphic designer

art director

copywriter

about me:

I am a highly-skilled, highly-motivated, multi-tasking graphic artist with over 20 years of experience as a creative, results-oriented designer in a variety of industries. professional

strengths and interests:

logo design, art direction, creative direction, copywriting, identity development and branding strategies

software (Mac and PC experience):

• Illustrator • Photoshop • InDesign • PowerPoint

work experience:

Senior Designer & Graphics Supervisor

Formation Advertising 9/14-12/16

• managed all graphics coming into the art department

• established creative themes and artwork

• designed and revised logos, various collateral pieces and web and email graphics (including animation)

• collaborated with creative team members (web, social media and video) regarding branding and marketing concepts

• retouched photographs and artwork for use in print materials and web graphics (including social media)

• elevated and maintained agency-wide graphics standards

• managed artwork and relationships with outside vendors for production of collaterals

• established and supervised adherence to branding and identity guidelines

• wrote, proofread and edited copy

Graphic Designer & Production Artist (part-time)

Georgia Dept. of Economic Development 1/13-8/14

• designed logos, ads, postcards, business cards, posters, flyers and various collateral pieces

• applied information as discussed with creative team members pertaining to concept and design direction

• advised and collaborated with account managers regarding concept and design direction and execution

• scanned and/or retouched photographs and artwork for use in print materials and web graphics

Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Art Director & Creative Director

Derrick Huff Design 10/95-present

• design logos, various collateral pieces, web and email graphics (including social media)

• design web sites and graphics for web and multimedia presentations

• establish creative themes and artwork that meet or exceed client expectations

• manage and meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously, including time-intensive jobs

• advise clients regarding concept and design direction and execution

• retouch photographs and artwork

• write, proofread and edit copy

• clients have included: The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, PKA, Tyson Foods, Inc. and U.S. Xpress

Print Production Manager, Graphic Designer & Production Artist

Action Integrated Marketing 4/96-4/03

• designed logos, ads, flyers, postcards, business cards, posters and various other collateral pieces

• designed web sites and graphics (including animation)

• managed personnel as well as the production of all printed materials in the art department

• advised & collaborated with account managers regarding concept and design direction and execution

• re-created and/or retouched photographs and artwork for use in print materials and web graphics

Education: BS in Marketing Auburn University

Post-graduate work: Technical Writing & Psychology Auburn University

Excellent references available upon request.

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