Brian Collins
Design Director at The Marlin Company- Claim this Profile
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Desirae (Struthers) Bach
If you want energy and fun around the office, you want Brian. He's outgoing and personable but also a diligent and hard worker. He's a multi-talented designer and art director, knowledgable in print and web design and production. He's also a great leader and teacher and is patient with whomever he teaches. I've seen him work late and in not-so-ideal situations to get the job done. He's also knowledgable about new technologies and methods. And, more importantly, he's just a fun guy to hang out with.
Melissa Sunseri
I can’t say enough good things about Brian Collins. He is creative and strategic all in one. He has a generous spirit with co-workers and is eager to jump into the unknown to tackle any task at hand. He cares about the entire job he is part of and takes pride in doing it to the best of his ability within the given timeframe and budget. He understands each of the client’s brands he works on and ensures his creative always represents the brand positively and achieve results. He rolls with the punches when new insane demands are made of him and when decisions are changed at the last second. His
Desirae (Struthers) Bach
If you want energy and fun around the office, you want Brian. He's outgoing and personable but also a diligent and hard worker. He's a multi-talented designer and art director, knowledgable in print and web design and production. He's also a great leader and teacher and is patient with whomever he teaches. I've seen him work late and in not-so-ideal situations to get the job done. He's also knowledgable about new technologies and methods. And, more importantly, he's just a fun guy to hang out with.
Melissa Sunseri
I can’t say enough good things about Brian Collins. He is creative and strategic all in one. He has a generous spirit with co-workers and is eager to jump into the unknown to tackle any task at hand. He cares about the entire job he is part of and takes pride in doing it to the best of his ability within the given timeframe and budget. He understands each of the client’s brands he works on and ensures his creative always represents the brand positively and achieve results. He rolls with the punches when new insane demands are made of him and when decisions are changed at the last second. His
Desirae (Struthers) Bach
If you want energy and fun around the office, you want Brian. He's outgoing and personable but also a diligent and hard worker. He's a multi-talented designer and art director, knowledgable in print and web design and production. He's also a great leader and teacher and is patient with whomever he teaches. I've seen him work late and in not-so-ideal situations to get the job done. He's also knowledgable about new technologies and methods. And, more importantly, he's just a fun guy to hang out with.
Melissa Sunseri
I can’t say enough good things about Brian Collins. He is creative and strategic all in one. He has a generous spirit with co-workers and is eager to jump into the unknown to tackle any task at hand. He cares about the entire job he is part of and takes pride in doing it to the best of his ability within the given timeframe and budget. He understands each of the client’s brands he works on and ensures his creative always represents the brand positively and achieve results. He rolls with the punches when new insane demands are made of him and when decisions are changed at the last second. His
Desirae (Struthers) Bach
If you want energy and fun around the office, you want Brian. He's outgoing and personable but also a diligent and hard worker. He's a multi-talented designer and art director, knowledgable in print and web design and production. He's also a great leader and teacher and is patient with whomever he teaches. I've seen him work late and in not-so-ideal situations to get the job done. He's also knowledgable about new technologies and methods. And, more importantly, he's just a fun guy to hang out with.
Melissa Sunseri
I can’t say enough good things about Brian Collins. He is creative and strategic all in one. He has a generous spirit with co-workers and is eager to jump into the unknown to tackle any task at hand. He cares about the entire job he is part of and takes pride in doing it to the best of his ability within the given timeframe and budget. He understands each of the client’s brands he works on and ensures his creative always represents the brand positively and achieve results. He rolls with the punches when new insane demands are made of him and when decisions are changed at the last second. His
Experience
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The Marlin Company
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Director
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Jan 2014 - Present
With boundless imagination and a deep understanding of the applied arts, my work demonstrates design excellence, including problem solving, design strategy, design systems, quality of creative craft, innovation within creative teams, and impact of final design solutions. I have ensured and maintained cross-discipline expertise by mentoring creative generalists and specialists alike. I champion the value of design while supporting and leading creative management in staff development, performance appraisal, and general staffing challenges.
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Art Director and Senior Designer
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Aug 2005 - Dec 2013
I served as art director and senior designer at The Marlin Company, working mostly on B2B and consumer facing food advertising and design.
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Brian Collins Design
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Springfield, Missouri Area
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Freelance Designer
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Jan 1992 - Present
While employed in a variety of creative roles for others, I have also worked as a freelance designer evenings and weekends for over two decades. My assignments run the gamut of the applied arts for a broad range of clients including brand identity, publication design, ad campaigns, web design, stye guide development, motion design direction, presentations, and illustration. While employed in a variety of creative roles for others, I have also worked as a freelance designer evenings and weekends for over two decades. My assignments run the gamut of the applied arts for a broad range of clients including brand identity, publication design, ad campaigns, web design, stye guide development, motion design direction, presentations, and illustration.
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Williams Collins Design & Development
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Bakersfield, California Area
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Principal
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Jun 1999 - Aug 2004
I served as art director and partner of the business. Duties included art direction, design, illustration, copywriting, management of employees, strategic planning, accounting, customer relations and sales. I served as art director and partner of the business. Duties included art direction, design, illustration, copywriting, management of employees, strategic planning, accounting, customer relations and sales.
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Bakersfield College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 1999 - May 2004
Served as adjunct lecturer of fundamental design theory and practical application with a focus on 2D design and typography. Served as adjunct lecturer of fundamental design theory and practical application with a focus on 2D design and typography.
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The Bakersfield Californian
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Manager
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Sep 1992 - Jul 1999
Duties included hiring and supervision of staff artists and responsible for all matters of graphic and creative communications that reflected upon the brand and experience of the newspaper. Duties included hiring and supervision of staff artists and responsible for all matters of graphic and creative communications that reflected upon the brand and experience of the newspaper.
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Education
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2003 - 2005
Syracuse University
Ø, Advertising Design -
1988 - 1991
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Design and Applied Arts -
1984 - 1987
Cuesta College
Associate of Arts (AA), Art/Art Studies, General
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