Graphic Designer Art Director
Resume:
clients
Mars Chocolate, Gerber, Family Dollar,
Unilever Health & Personal Care,
Unilever Foods, Time Inc., Blue Cross
Blue Shield, Brown Forman, Litter
Genie, BIC, Chalktalk Sports, Federici
Brands, Informa Markets, Hands on
Pottery, Steve Spangler Science, Really
Good Stuff, Excellerations, Discount
School Supply and Colorations.
technical skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe After Effects
Final Cut Pro
education
BA, Graphic Design
Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire
awards
Dove “Year of the Core” Sales Kit - 2007
Newsweek - Top 10 Best Toy Website
for Steve Spangler Science - 2019-2020
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611
*************@*****.***
emilygdavis.com
Scholastic Education
Art Director (Freelance) – 3/25 - 8/25
• Develop creative designs and ideas for advertisements, brochures, and digital content using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Collaborated with marketing teams on B2B strategies and managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Stayed current with design trends to keep visual content fresh, innovative, and aligned with brand identity.
Excelligence Learning Corporation (Really Good Stuff) Digital Media/Print Designer – 1/22 - 4/24
• Strategically revitalized and spearheaded design efforts for Amazon Storefronts of multiple brands including Really Good Stuff, Steve Spangler Science, Colorations, and Excellerations, crafting over 165 pages in total, incorporating engaging content, dynamic visuals, DIY activities, and seasonal themes while meticulously maintaining brand standards for an optimized and immersive shopping experience. Also, created Amazon A+ content and brand stories to further elevate brand visibility and customer engagement across platforms.
• Spearheaded the design and execution of captivating displays for educational tradeshows. Conceptualized and implemented engaging logo designs, dynamic web landing pages, and impactful social media campaigns to amplify brand presence and audience engagement. Lead Graphic Designer, Steve Spangler Science – 719 - 1/22
• Optimized creatives for seasonal campaigns and promotions, transforming the Steve Spangler Science homepage for desktop and mobile platforms. Crafted dedicated landing pages, email campaigns, video content, and social media assets to drive engagement.
• Developed innovative email marketing strategies, collaborating with the marketing team to design campaign visuals and ensure consistency across all marketing assets.
Freelance Graphic Designer - (Self)
4/18 - 7/19
• Collaborated with diverse clients, including BIC, Chalktalk Sports, and Informa Markets, to deliver tailored solutions and creative projects. Honed adaptability, communication, and project management skills in fast-paced environments.
creative summary
Experienced Senior Art Director/
Designer with 20+ years in the indus-
try, known for meticulous attention to
detail and effective project manage-
ment. Skilled at upholding brand
standards across various mediums
including print, digital, video, and social
media. Strong in organization, prob-
lem-solving, and driving successful
project outcomes. Proficient in strate-
gic revitalization and leading design
initiatives for improved brand
visibility and customer engagement.
WordPress
Squarespace
Wix
Microsoft Office
UX/UI Interface
Figma
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611
*************@*****.***
emilygdavis.com
Catapult Marketing (Epsilon)
Senior Art Director – 8/15 - 4/18
Art Director – 3/14 - 8/15
• Crafted compelling communication materials across various mediums, driving national and shopper marketing programs. Led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative shopper marketing and consumer promotion materials, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and client expectations.
Integrated Marketing - (now Advantage Unified Commerce) Senior Art Director – 9/09 - 3/14
• Effectively communicated creative direction to internal stakeholders and external clients, ensuring cohesive campaign execution aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycle to achieve successful execution from conception to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior talent for collaborative success. Papyrus
In-house Event Designer – 7/08 - 9/09
• Translated client visions into tailored event materials, delivering seamless production of invitations, announcements, and event materials.
Integrated Marketing
Junior Art Director – 9/03 - 3/05
Art Director – 3/05 - 4/08
• Led creative direction and meticulous execution of targeted projects, surpassing business objectives and meeting client expectations.
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