UX/UI Digital Designer

• Aug 2021 - Present

Graphic Designer

• Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

• Created final files for both print and web, using Adobe Creative Suite, including, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects. • Created print assets including, fliers, publications, ads, internal marketing materials, business cards, letterhead, event print materials, brochures, and guides • Designed digital assets such as web banners, web page and web site redesigns and digital publications • Created custom animated web graphics and animated .gifs, for… Show more • Created final files for both print and web, using Adobe Creative Suite, including, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects. • Created print assets including, fliers, publications, ads, internal marketing materials, business cards, letterhead, event print materials, brochures, and guides • Designed digital assets such as web banners, web page and web site redesigns and digital publications • Created custom animated web graphics and animated .gifs, for clients, using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop • Created Power Point presentations using Microsoft Office Suite • Worked with Creative Director and staff writers, to conceptualize illustrations • Created final illustration work tailored to editorial content • Demonstrated strong type and design sensibilities Show less • Created final files for both print and web, using Adobe Creative Suite, including, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects. • Created print assets including, fliers, publications, ads, internal marketing materials, business cards, letterhead, event print materials, brochures, and guides • Designed digital assets such as web banners, web page and web site redesigns and digital publications • Created custom animated web graphics and animated .gifs, for… Show more • Created final files for both print and web, using Adobe Creative Suite, including, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects. • Created print assets including, fliers, publications, ads, internal marketing materials, business cards, letterhead, event print materials, brochures, and guides • Designed digital assets such as web banners, web page and web site redesigns and digital publications • Created custom animated web graphics and animated .gifs, for clients, using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop • Created Power Point presentations using Microsoft Office Suite • Worked with Creative Director and staff writers, to conceptualize illustrations • Created final illustration work tailored to editorial content • Demonstrated strong type and design sensibilities Show less

Graphic Design

• Aug 2005 - Mar 2019

· Prioritize and maintain multiple clients, deadlines and project · Create ads, brochures, postcards, and collateral materials from concept to print · Work with clients on creative ways to complete projects within limited budgets and tight deadlines · Illustrate logo, T-shirt and poster designs using Illustrator · Scan, hire and/or download photography and illustration to meet project needs · Continually update skills via Skillshare.com and Lynda.com · Prioritize and maintain multiple clients, deadlines and project · Create ads, brochures, postcards, and collateral materials from concept to print · Work with clients on creative ways to complete projects within limited budgets and tight deadlines · Illustrate logo, T-shirt and poster designs using Illustrator · Scan, hire and/or download photography and illustration to meet project needs · Continually update skills via Skillshare.com and Lynda.com

Graphic designer

• 2001 - 2005

• Work with the editorial staff for magazine content • Format copy and set up magazine sections to production specifications • Hire photographers and assist Art Directors on photo shoots. • Collaborate with sales managers to create promotional materials for Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home and Garden Magazines • Create invitations, posters, ads and other in-house design projects from concept to production • Work with the editorial staff for magazine content • Format copy and set up magazine sections to production specifications • Hire photographers and assist Art Directors on photo shoots. • Collaborate with sales managers to create promotional materials for Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home and Garden Magazines • Create invitations, posters, ads and other in-house design projects from concept to production

Sr. Graphic Designer

• Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

· Art direct brochures, direct mail kits, posters and other marketing materials from concept to completion · Collaborate on all projects with writers and project managers to execute the best concept for the client · Hire and art direct all freelancers as needed. · Provide electronic files for pre press, approve color, press check with external … Show more · Art direct brochures, direct mail kits, posters and other marketing materials from concept to completion · Collaborate on all projects with writers and project managers to execute the best concept for the client · Hire and art direct all freelancers as needed. · Provide electronic files for pre press, approve color, press check with external venders to ensure the best quality possible. Show less · Art direct brochures, direct mail kits, posters and other marketing materials from concept to completion · Collaborate on all projects with writers and project managers to execute the best concept for the client · Hire and art direct all freelancers as needed. · Provide electronic files for pre press, approve color, press check with external … Show more · Art direct brochures, direct mail kits, posters and other marketing materials from concept to completion · Collaborate on all projects with writers and project managers to execute the best concept for the client · Hire and art direct all freelancers as needed. · Provide electronic files for pre press, approve color, press check with external venders to ensure the best quality possible. Show less