Experience

ITA Group, Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Art Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States



Heather Ferreria Design & Photography

• Freelance Designer and Photographer

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area Meet with clients to discuss project and maintain effective communication throughout the whole project. Conceptualize ideas, sketch, and render artwork that compliment the need. Create aesthetically beautiful and appropriate visual graphics that support the need. Work includes web, digital, and print products. Photography includes fashion, wedding, family, professional, milestone, and senior.



Mittera

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Art Director

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  Des Moines, Iowa Area Concept, plan, and execute design for individual stories and full time magazines. Assist the Art Director with managing process, budget, and production of all assigned work. Collaborate with photographers, illustrators, and videographers to develop and execute dynamic and engaging content. Work with food stylists to develop recipes that taste great and photograph beautifully. Create exceptional typography based design for headlines and mastheads. Ability to communicate vision and concepts to… Show more Concept, plan, and execute design for individual stories and full time magazines. Assist the Art Director with managing process, budget, and production of all assigned work. Collaborate with photographers, illustrators, and videographers to develop and execute dynamic and engaging content. Work with food stylists to develop recipes that taste great and photograph beautifully. Create exceptional typography based design for headlines and mastheads. Ability to communicate vision and concepts to both internal and external audiences. Ability to supervise and coordinate with freelancers. Capable of mentoring junior design staff and providing direction when needed. Show less



Brokers International

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  Des Moines, Iowa Area



Mittera

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  Des Moines, Iowa Area



CLC.tv - Christian Life Center

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Designer and Photographer

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2016

  Tinley Park, IL In charge of all graphics from concept to execution, whether it be print or digital for all CLC campuses. Work includes logos, bulletins, handouts, posters, banners, brochures, business cards, announcement slides, and graphics package of all correctly sized graphics for web (one made for each sermon series and event). Attend creative meetings to present and discuss ideas/concepts. In charge of stage design for the Tinley Park Campus. Photograph events such as concerts, Sunday services… Show more In charge of all graphics from concept to execution, whether it be print or digital for all CLC campuses. Work includes logos, bulletins, handouts, posters, banners, brochures, business cards, announcement slides, and graphics package of all correctly sized graphics for web (one made for each sermon series and event). Attend creative meetings to present and discuss ideas/concepts. In charge of stage design for the Tinley Park Campus. Photograph events such as concerts, Sunday services, productions, etc. Edit and resize photos for social media posts and advertising. Contribute to quarterly stage design ideas and execution. Oversee stage design volunteers and distribute tasks. Show less



Lifetouch Portrait Studios

• United States
• Photography
• 700 & Above Employee

• Photographer

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Orland Park, IL Photograph customers, edit their images, create special affects, assist in choosing images. Assist them in the sales process and close sales.



Student Activities

• Marketing Chair

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Trinity Christian College Create designs for on-campus events. Introduce new events to be held on campus. Assemble/ Create/ Print designs. Find new ways of marketing.



Vermeer Corporation

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Design Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Pella, Iowa Design any project assigned (logos, page layout, brochures, calendars, etc.) See projects through from start to finish. Send work to be printed. Give input and creative ideas to the design team.



Trinity Christian College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Seerveld Gallery Monitor

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Trinity Christian College Inform visitors of the context of the current exhibition. Record gallery visitors. Make labels and send out show cards. Design graphics for print events held in the Art Building.

• Designer & Photographer for Trinfo

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Trinity Christian College Design graphics for campus-wide events. Photograph events held on campus.