Art Director, Illustrator, Creative Director
Resume:
Profile
- Creative, multitalented, and detail-oriented professional with well-defined experience in illustration, graphic design/layout, production, art direction, and creating innovative design concepts across diverse mediums. Demonstrated record of success in administering daily print productions and creating design strategies. Recognized for creativity and consistent attention to detail throughout all phases of project design and implementation, with proven ability to communicate and relate well with diverse individuals and groups. Comfortable in handling multiple tasks within fast-paced environments.
- Dedicated and well-organized self-starter with strong work ethic and willingness to work hard to achieve corporate objectives.
- Proven years of experience in applying graphic design principles to produce innovative and high-quality giftware products, print documents and advertisements.
- Vital understanding of the procedures necessary to go from concept to finished product.
Key Strengths
- Complete mastery of technical skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark.
- Invaluable experience in designing, illustrating, and developing products.
Mastery of Technical Skills
Adobe Photoshop Adobe PageMaker CorelPainter Microsoft Word
Adobe Illustrator QuarkXPress Dreamweaver Microsoft Excel
Adobe InDesign CorelDraw Microsoft PowerPoint Wacom Tablet
Professional Experience
Art Director - Abbey Press, St. Meinrad, IN: 2004-2009
Utilized innovative technical skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Quark in daily layout and design duties. Managed entire design procedures as well as accountable for final quality of products. Handled planning and ensured superior quality and originality in all stages of production. Conducted research and orchestrated a detailed and compelling trend presentation on a yearly basis. Managed all aspects of design aesthetics of every project—encompassing color, composition, typography, and trends to ensure customer satisfaction and quality service. Presented ideas for new product concepts and participated in discussions at planning meetings. Organized and directed freelance artists in creating sketches and final artwork for assigned product concepts. Analyzed and evaluated all facets of concept production to ensure completion of samples within timeline. Actively participated in trade and gift shows to stay abreast of latest design trends and developments in art and products that would affect the gift and greeting card market. Served as key point of contact for overseas coordinator and overseas vendors.
Key Accomplishments:
- Promoted from technical artist to art director; accountable for producing 60% of all products in-house, reducing the annual art budget by $100,000
- Led the development of creative and on-trend inspirational designs for the social expressions, gift, home and garden, tabletop, and apparel markets.
- Skillfully administered and reduced royalty payments by 32% by producing art in-house.
- Strategically designed and engineered all necessary instructions to satisfy manufacturing and production needs, which resulted in increased customer satisfaction and profitability.
Graphic Designer - Buehler Foods Inc. - Jasper, IN: 2001-2004
Employed artistic design and layout skills in designing weekly advertisements. Efficiently designed brochures, signs, and banners for 39 stores. Took photos and exhibited featured ad items.
Key Accomplishments:
- Played an integral role in developing the overall business identity
- Gained exceptional skills and experience in designing logos, business cards, billboards, and signs
- Led the development of advertisement campaigns for promotional events
Education
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA, Evansville, IN: 2001
Key Accomplishments:
- Dean’s List
- National Dean’s List
- Academic Achievement Award in Graphic Design
-- Online portfolio available at www.tammyschuetterdesign.com --
-- Portfolio and References Available by Request --
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