Graphic Designer Senior

Mike Temecula, CA mike@Clements mcfolio.com 760-***-**** Portfolio: www.mcfolio.com

Summary: Award-winning Senior Graphic Designer, Art Director, and Creative Director with extensive agency and corporate experience. Proven expertise in branding, digital and print media, UI/UX, motion graphics, and marketing strategy. Adept at translating complex concepts into engaging brand experiences across diverse industries, including clean energy, healthcare, and technology. Professional Experience

Senior Graphic Designer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases August 2021 – November 2024

• Partnered with global stakeholders to develop high-impact branding, marketing collateral, and digital assets for a complex technical industry.

• Led concept-to-deployment design for multimedia assets, including video, motion graphics, and large-scale trade show graphics.

• Provided art direction for photo and video shoots, ensuring brand consistency across all marketing efforts.

• Managed external vendors and contractors to produce high-quality branded content and collateral.

• Implemented and maintained a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system to streamline global content distribution.

• Organized and optimized a complex ecosystem of project files and brand assets across multiple teams.

Senior Graphic Designer

Lancer Orthodontics, Inc. May 2017 – April 2020

• Led a brand identity transformation, unifying multiple product lines into a cohesive visual system.

• Developed a comprehensive media library, improving access to brand assets for sales and marketing teams.

• Launched a redesigned responsive website and separate e-commerce site, increasing direct sales.

• Revitalized abandoned social media channels and implemented an engagement-driven strategy.

• Designed an award-winning product catalog that elevated industry recognition.

• Created scalable product packaging solutions for expanding product lines.

• Developed a trade show presence, increasing brand visibility at major industry events.

• Established a centralized collateral library to ensure sales teams used approved marketing materials.

Senior Graphic Designer / Creative Director / Owner Mike Clements Design August 2003 – May 2017

• Built a successful graphic design business, delivering agency-level work to mid-sized businesses and marketing agencies.

• Achieved over 40% client retention rate, converting single-project clients into long-term partners.

• Led brand strategy and creative direction for high-profile clients, including GE and Sony.

• Created over 50 animated explainer videos, leveraging emerging marketing trends.

• Grew ODP, Inc. into a recognized international brand, leading to a multi-million-dollar acquisition.

• Received five industry awards for excellence in interactive design. Director of Creative Services / Visual Designer

FN Interactive May 2008 – August 2009

• Directed creative operations for a SaaS marketing platform, positioning for acquisition.

• Designed a user-friendly UI/UX, increasing adoption by 150% among tech-averse clients.

• Led brand development and go-to-market strategy, securing early adopters and investors. Creative Director

E Factor Media, Inc. February 1998 – August 2003

• Scaled the art department from 2 to 10 designers, earning top industry awards.

• Spearheaded the agency’s transition to digital marketing, integrating motion graphics, interactive design, and web solutions.

• Managed creative teams producing large-scale branding and advertising campaigns for clients such as GE, Rain Bird, and Wells Fargo affiliates. Education

• University of Arizona Global Campus – BFA Instructional Design (Expected 12/30/25)

• Art Center College of Design – Graphic Design

• Victor Valley Junior College – Journalism

Technical Skills

• Graphic & Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Canva, Figma

• Motion & Video Production: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro

• Web & Interactive Design: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Adobe Animate, Dreamweaver

• Branding & Marketing: Brand Identity, Print & Packaging, Large Format, UI/UX, Environmental

• Presentation & Communication: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Copywriting, Scripting

• Project & Team Management: Creative Direction, Vendor Coordination, Digital Asset Management (DAM)

Awards & Recognition

• Addy Bronze Award – Interactive Design

• MarCom Creative Gold & Platinum Awards (x2) – Interactive Design

• Summit International Bronze Awards (x2) – Interactive Design

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