Graphic Design Art Direction
Resume:
Craig
Stewart
Art Direction
Graphic Design
CONTACT
***************@*****.***
graphichand.com
stewartcreative.com
SKILLS
Skilled in multiple media and
design tools.
Adobe Creative Suite
Expert in:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
MS Office Suite
Powerpoint
Windows:
Word
Excel
Additional Skills
Strata3D
HTML
CSS
Digital photography
and videography
Figma
EDUCATION
California College of the Arts
(CCA), Oakland California,
studying photography,
illustration and Graphic Design.
Sonoma State University,
Santa Rosa, California,
studying art history and
printmaking techniques.
References furnished
upon request
EXPERIENCE
2020–2024 FREELANCE ART DIRECTION / GRAPHIC DESIGN 2009–2019 ASSOC. DIRECTOR MARKETING / CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) Ashland, Oregon
Key qualifications and responsibilities
• In collaboration with OSF’s Artistic leadership, provided art direction for design and production of 11 play images for each year’s productions. Developed concepts, selected and contracted artistic talent, and directed photoshoots and designs for use across diverse media.
• Helped build and maintain branding across all media channels, developing online graphics, video and web development.
• Designed direct-mail and print ad campaigns. Designed large scale graphics and wayfinding signage for OSF campus.
• Redesigned key OSF publications; Playbill, Prologue, Illuminations, Souvenir Program.
• Helped design OSF’s digital marketing strategy prioritizing current and emerging digital initiatives
• Designed website and video graphics, animations, signage, brochures, posters, displays and misc. promotional materials. 2001–2007 FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGN
Demand Solutions St. Louis, Missouri
Key qualifications and responsibilities
• Planning and designing web presence of main site and satellite sites. Creation of all graphics for online use.
• Visualized and designed graphics for exhibits and tradeshows.
• Redesigned corporate logo and managed identity system and brand standards.
• Completed a complete redesign of the custom publication; DS Magazine.
• Art direction, design and management of presentation materials and collateral systems supporting the sales effort, including Powerpoint shows, presentation folders, product information sheets and promotional items.
• Designed and managed the production of complex printed pieces from concept through approval to press.
• Provided strategic support to the marketing effort through market analysis and consultation with sales directors.
1998–2001 ART DIRECTION / GRAPHIC DESIGN
Rapid Logic (Acquired by Wind River Systems) Alameda, CA Key qualifications and responsibilities
• Designed logo and identity system.
• Worked with sales managers in the development of effective marketing materials.
• Consulted with engineers in the design of on-screen product support. Visualized and designed graphics for exhibits and tradeshows. Experienced and versatile art director and designer passionate about the creation of online and print projects that can inform, delight and motivate. Ready to design and manage the creation of evocative and effective visuals on-time and on-budget. From branding systems and collateral to presentations, skilled in turning ideas into pieces that perform. Proven track-record selecting and leading the work of artists and designers in creative teams guiding projects from beginning to end. Craig
Stewart
Art Direction
Graphic Design
CONTACT
***************@*****.***
stewartcreative.com
SKILLS
Skilled in multiple media and
design tools.
Adobe Creative Suite
Expert in:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
MS Office Suite
Powerpoint
Windows:
Word
Excel
Additional Skills
Strata3D
HTML
CSS
Digital photography
and videography
Figma
EDUCATION
California College of the Arts
(CCA), Oakland California,
studying photography,
illustration and Graphic Design.
Sonoma State University,
Santa Rosa, California,
studying art history and
printmaking techniques.
References furnished
upon request
EXPERIENCE
2009–2019 ASSOC. DIRECTOR MARKETING / CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) Ashland, Oregon
Overview: Provided art direction and design to support the marketing effort for this major American Repertory Theater. In collaboration with OSF’s Artistic leadership, provided art direction for design and production of 11 play images for each year’s productions. Developed concepts, selected and contracted artistic talent, and directed photo shoots and design. Helped build and maintain branding across all media channels. Designed direct mail and print ad campaigns. Designed large scale graphics and wayfinding signage for OSF campus. Supervised team developing online graphics, video and web development. Collaborated with managers across the organization to conceive, design and deliver collateral in print and digital formats including, but not limited to, advertising, direct mail packages, publications (Playbill, Prologue, Illuminations, Souvenir Program), website and video graphics, animations, signage, brochures, posters, displays, invitations, event kits, and misc. promotional materials. Oversaw OSF’s digital strategy prioritizing current and emerging digital initiatives 2001–2007 FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGN
Demand Solutions St. Louis, Missouri
Overview: Provided strategic and design support across the full range of creative services for this supply chain software provider. Planning and designing web presence of main site, and satellite sites. Creation of all graphics for online use. Art direction, design and management of sales presentation materials and systems including Powerpoint shows, presentation folders, product information sheets and promotional items. Designed and managed the production of complex printed pieces from concept through approval to press. Redesigned corporate logo and managed identity system and brand standards. Visualized and designed graphics for exhibits and tradeshows. Conceived and developed visual messaging for print advertising. Provided strategic support to the marketing effort through market analysis and consultation with sales directors. Provided scheduling and tracking support for critical marketing efforts. Highlight: Directed a complete redesign of the custom publication, DS Magazine.
1998–2001 ART DIRECTION / GRAPHIC DESIGN
Rapid Logic (Acquired by Wind River Systems) Alameda, CA Overview: Designed logo and identity system. Developed print and online collateral to support marketing efforts for this successful startup. Worked with sales managers in the development of effective marketing materials. Consulted with engineers in the design of on-screen product support. Visualized and designed graphics for exhibits and tradeshows. Provided strategic support to the marketing effort throughmarket analysis and consultation with sales directors. Provided scheduling and tracking support -to marketing effort. Designed direct mail programs and selected and managed printing vendorsand support services. Experienced and versatile art director and designer passionate about imagery that can inform and delight. with a wealth of experience in designing and managing the creation of presentations, branding systems and collateral. Experienced in designing for print and online projects. Proven track-record recruiting and guiding the work of artists, designers and creative teams guiding projects from beginning to end.
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