Graphic Artist/Designer

Moseley, Virginia *************@*****.*** 804-***-****

CONNOR TENNESSEE

Graphic Artist/Designer

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative and versatile designer with a strong background in visual storytelling, character design, and digital illustration. Skilled in developing compelling visuals that enhance brand identity and engage diverse audiences. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Clip Studio Paint, vector art creation, and traditional drawing techniques, with a keen eye for detail, color, and composition. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high- quality, deadline-driven projects across print and digital platforms. Passionate about bringing ideas to life through bold, innovative designs.

SKILLS

Graphic Design, Print Design, Digital Media, Branding, Creative Direction, Character Design, Concept Art, Storyboarding, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Aseprite, Typography, UI/UX Design Awareness, Proofreading, Social Media Content Creation, Video Production/Editing EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FREELANCE PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER March 2025 – Present Thriftistagors, LLC Chesterfield, VA

• Capture high-quality images for marketing and e-commerce by highlighting and showcasing key product details/features

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR/VIDEO PRODUCTION Aug 2021 – Present

• Designed over twenty music cover artworks that enhanced song visibility across SoundCloud, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.

• Created custom website banners, logos, and YouTube thumbnails, leading to increased brand engagement

• Produce/Edit streaming content for Twitch, Instagram and You Tube

• Create social media content for Instagram and You Tube to support streaming platform SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Aug 2023 - Present

Chesterfield County Public Schools Chesterfield, VA

• Manage diverse classroom environments while integrating art-based teaching methods to engage students.

• Adapt to various educational settings, demonstrating problem-solving skills and adaptability. ILLUSTRATOR, INTERNSHIP (Remote) Aug 2024 – Jan 2025 Project: Human City Toronto, Ontario

• Designed character illustrations and logos for website landing pages, enhancing brand identity.

• Collaborated with marketing and creative team to develop engaging digital assets and imagery aimed at improving user website experience.

• Delivered artwork on tight deadlines, demonstrating efficiency in concept-to-production workflow. EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS – Cum Laude Virginia Commonwealth University Aug 2020 – Aug 2024 LINKS

Website: Portfolio Hyperlink:

ArtStation: trulytennessee.artstation.com Portfolio – Google Drive LinkedIn

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