Passionate about designing and making functional objects,
environmental places and experiences within the physical space. portfolio: issuu.com jamieturpin
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Savannah College of Art and Design, 2013
MASTER OF ARTS
IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Savannah College of Art and Design, 2012
Magna Cum Laude Honors
BACHELOR OF
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Kansas State University, 2002
Australia Study Abroad Program
education
experience
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
• Creative designer on multiple project types ranging from branding and print to designing the user experience for the digital and physical environments.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and coordination with sub-contractors, vendors, and consultants. Work with clients to develop specific graphic and user-oriented strategies for visual communication within the built environment, including corporate identity systems, environmental graphics programs, and consumer environments.
• Approach every project with passion and dedication, applying meticulous detail, skill, and craftsmanship to every stage of the design and strategic process—expertise in design-build, installations, interior renovations, and construction documents. SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Red Fuse Communications, WPP, 2019 — 2019
• Senior Art Director for Tom’s of Maine. Created innovative solutions for in-store customer experiences. Responsible for a variety of social media content, print, and digital collateral. Crafted short social media animations and developed a robust visual identity system that helped elevate the brand.
• Collectively improved the customer experience by evolving the brand story and understanding how the customer behaved and interacted along each touchpoint within the branded retail space.
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Geometry Global, WPP, 2017 — 2019
• Associate Creative Director and shopper design lead for Electrolux Frigidaire, a cross-functional retail team formation formed by VMLY&R and Geometry Global.
• Participated as a creative team member in new-business development e orts with the New York and Chicago O ces. Developed client pitch presentations formed of 3D models and renderings of retail environments, aisle reinvention and in-store displays.
• Developed creative solutions across a broad range of media; includes advertising, print, web, direct mail, and social. Created conceptual renderings for branded environments, product displays, and trade show exhibits.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR The Kansas City Art Institute, 2013 — 2018
• Wrote course content and taught classes in Introduction to Graphic Design, Advanced Computer Arts, and Digital Photography. Led weekend design workshops and tutorials on various topics.
SENIOR DESIGNER Dimensional Innovations, 2013 — 2016
• Created, designed, and implemented environmental graphic design, signage, and wayfinding packages for interior, exterior, and architecturally based projects. Team leadership for a team of four on various project types from graphic design to object and spatial design for stadiums, museums, and entertainment venues.
• Specialized expertise in designing branded environments, space planning, and functionality, human-centered design, utilizing materials and objects to create engaging, transformational environments. Elevated fan experiences for sporting events by stimulating brand activation, environmental experiences that formed meaningful user connections within branded spaces. PROJECT DESIGNER Kendal King Group, 2010 — 2013
• Multidisciplinary designer for global brands; that ranged from children's entertainment to eco-friendly cleaning products and personal care. Visually created and developed sketches, storyboards, wireframes, 3D walk-throughs, and prototypes that communicated the design intent and problem-solving solutions.
Freelance Design Consultan, 2009 — Present
contact
linkedin.com/in/jamieturpin
adimqh@r.postjobfree.com
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
skills
Ambitious creative, excellent design and
art direction skills in print and digital. Strong
client-facing presentation skills and customer
service. Teamwork experience working with
cross-functional teams, e ective leadership,
active listening, communication, project
management, and time management skills.
Consistently delivers superior design,
collaborative problem-solving and
analytical skills.
design
Interior Architecture and Environments,
Brand Experience, Customer Experience,
Brand Identity, Art Direction, Print and
Publication, Print Production, Product and
Packaging Design, Signage and Wayfinding,
Trade Show Exhibits, Conceptual Sketching,
Illustrations and 3D Design
tools
Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, InDesign,
Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Dreamweaver.
CAD Tools, 2D & 3D Design Tools,
AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up. Basic
HTML5 / CSS3, InVision, Sketch.