Designer Delivery Driver

Location:

Santa Rosa, CA

Posted:

October 18, 2022

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Resume:

*** ***** **, ***** ****, CA *****

Email: ads20g@r.postjobfree.com Ph: 816-***-****

Portfolio: http://markharrisondesign.strikingly.com

SUMMARY

Design professional with extensive experience in Graphic Design, New Product Development, Licensing Design (Disney, Warner Brothers, Mattel, Sony Pictures, Lucas Films), Surface Design, Package Design and Illustration. Demonstrated ability in creating on-target, on-schedule, in budget solutions to consumer driven objectives. Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills. Personally committed to a flexible work schedule to ensure all deadlines are met.

CORE COMPENTENCIES

2 Years Experience in the Cannabis industry ~ Delivery Driver ~ Adobe Creative Suite ~ Graphic Design ~ Illustration ~ Surface Design ~ Giftbags ~ Logo/Brand Identity ~ Brochure/Catalog Design ~ Typography ~ Package Design ~ Problem Solving ~ Ideation ~ Communication ~ Presentation ~ Concept Development ~ Continuous Improvement ~ Client Relations ~ Trends Research ~ Production Design ~ Photo Styling ~ Color Proofing/Press Check ~ Project Management ~ Resource Management ~ Performance Management ~ Quality Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2 Years Experience in the Cannabis industry – both in the field and as a driver

~ 2019 – Present

Private Grow in the field and harvest crew.

Delivery driver for Amuse.com

Hallmark Gift Presentation ~ 2017 - Present

Designer / Production Design _ Contract

Production Design & Concept Design. Production file creation and technical support for design. Products include Gift Wrap, Gift Bags, Gift Tags, Gift Trims, and Stickers. Concept Designs for Gift Wrap, Gift Bags, Gift Tags, Stationery and Stickers.

Hallmark Home ~ 2016 - 2017

Designer / Illustrator _ Contract

Design & Illustrate a wide variety of home décor products including Pillows, Wall Hangings, Yard Signs, Ceramics, Figurines, Tea Towels, Pot Holders, Candle Holders, Appetizer Plates, etc.

Blackbird Design ~ 2012 - Present

Senior Designer

Design and Illustration of Logo Design, Event Posters, Flyers, Brochures, Licensing Products, Greeting Cards, etc.

Brickhouse Studio ~ 2009 - 2013

Senior Designer

Design & Illustrate a wide variety of materials including Catalogs, Brochures, Logo/Identity, Licensing Product, Greeting Card Product, Gift Bag Product, Gift Wrap and other collateral materials. Additional duties include; project management, resource management and client relations.

Hallmark Cards ~ 2001 - 2011

Licensing Design / Senior Designer / Illustrator

As a Senior Designer in Licensing, I teamed with Creative Directors and Marketing to design and develop concepts and products for multiple lines including Giftwrap, Gift Bags, Party Express, Season and Everyday cards. Worked closely with Licensors and Coordinators in developing on target design solutions for our Licensors and Clients. Licensor’s included: Disney, Warner Brothers, Mattel, Sony Pictures, Nickelodeon, Peanuts, Lucas Films, Harley Davidson, Apple Records etc. Clients included: Walmart, Target, Hallmark Gold Crown Stores, Paper Warehouse, Barnes & Noble, etc.

Functioned as lead designer on multiple lines and mentored an array of junior designers. Work encompassed Design, Illustration, Art Direction, Project management, Photo Styling, Illustration, Delegating studio work, Attending brainstorming sessions, Color proofing, Color palette development, Creative renewal workshops, Trends research, Continuing education (Design & Software) and Preparing production ready files.

Hallmark Cards / Package Design

Designer / Illustrator

Worked with a team of artists, art directors and creative directors to develop concepts and artwork for Hallmark Package Design. Work included Package Design, Catalogs, Brochures, Logo/Identity, Point-of-Purchase, Photo styling and Illustration. Met tight deadlines and worked within budget. Managed all work from concept to print. Supervised / mentored junior designers. Art Directed still photography and artwork, approved color and press checked all work.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree ~ Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Illustration / Design ~ Kansas City Art Institute

Commercial Art / Graphic Design ~ Hennepin Technical College

Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.

Extensive experience working with Licensors in creating Licensed Products.

Excellent typographic skills

References:

~ Ish Rivera – Manager of Venge Vineyards #939-***-****