Samuel Okon

Graphic Design Studio Director at Riverzedge Arts
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Warwick, Rhode Island, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graphic Design Studio Director
      • Jun 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Specialist
      • Oct 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Artist
      • Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

      • Produced custom apparel and accessory designs for clients using design templates and customer provided artwork • Implemented brand standards for PGA Tour, Kentucky Derby, and various colleges/universities to ensure consistency in designs • Developed cost-effective solutions to design limitations, streamlining production • Proficient in file management skills • Produced custom apparel and accessory designs for clients using design templates and customer provided artwork • Implemented brand standards for PGA Tour, Kentucky Derby, and various colleges/universities to ensure consistency in designs • Developed cost-effective solutions to design limitations, streamlining production • Proficient in file management skills

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Designer
      • Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Tailored marketing collateral for various university partners, including digital ads, posters and social media images, resulting in increased engagement and brand recognition. • Adapted to each university's unique brand standards, enhancing visual consistency across all materials • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to resize and edit print and digital materials, ensuring optimal formatting and delivery • Consistently maintained a high standard of quality through thorough proofing and meticulous attention to detail Show less

    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Production Designer
      • Sep 2022 - Oct 2022

      • Designed impactful print pieces for instruction manuals and marketing materials using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop • Quickly absorbed and incorporated company brand standards, ensuring consistency across all designs • Streamlined existing artwork files to achieve print-ready status in a timely manner • Ensured accuracy and high quality of all proofing processes • Designed impactful print pieces for instruction manuals and marketing materials using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop • Quickly absorbed and incorporated company brand standards, ensuring consistency across all designs • Streamlined existing artwork files to achieve print-ready status in a timely manner • Ensured accuracy and high quality of all proofing processes

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graphic Designer
      • Nov 2021 - Sep 2022

      • Maintained strong client relationships through effective communication, resulting in repeat business • Collaborated with print team to ensure high-quality and accurate final products for clients • Produced preflight design files for screen printing and vendor submission, using Adobe Illustrator and AccuRip Black Pearl • Created impactful marketing materials for sales calls and industry conventions in collaboration with sales team • Utilized Pantone Color Matching System to deliver precise color accuracy while printing • Proficient in graphic design tools and techniques Show less

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Artist
      • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

      • Spearhead overhaul of file and asset management system to increase efficiency and accuracy of designs • Produced custom apparel and accessory designs for clients using design templates and customer provided artwork • Implemented brand standards for PGA Tour, Kentucky Derby, and various colleges/universities to ensure consistency in designs • Developed cost-effective solutions to design limitations, streamlining production • Proficient in file management skills. • Spearhead overhaul of file and asset management system to increase efficiency and accuracy of designs • Produced custom apparel and accessory designs for clients using design templates and customer provided artwork • Implemented brand standards for PGA Tour, Kentucky Derby, and various colleges/universities to ensure consistency in designs • Developed cost-effective solutions to design limitations, streamlining production • Proficient in file management skills.

  • Memorial Products
    • Cranston, RI
    • Sr. Graphic Designer
      • Apr 2018 - May 2019

      • Led a team of designers to consistently deliver high-quality work and uphold exceptional customer satisfaction standards • Cultivated and strengthened client relationships through effective communication and order accuracy • Enhanced digital photographs for use in bespoke design assets and portraits, ensuring their quality and effectiveness in promoting products • Devised creative solutions utilizing Adobe Creative Suite to produce printed materials such as prayer cards, registry books, and service programs • Managed print production from start to finish including printing, cutting, creasing, lamination, and shrink wrapping • Conducted proofreading and quality assurance of all final printed products to guarantee unparalleled craftsmanship • Possess strong management skills with proven success in leading teams and exceeding expectations Show less

    • Graphic Designer/PR & Social Media Manager
      • Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

      • Developed and executed a consistent brand image across social media platforms, resulting in increased recognition and engagement • Produced CD packaging designs and merchandise that exceeded quality expectations, collaborating with vendors to achieve optimal results • Wrote and disseminated press releases and created effective promotional materials for shows and tours, enhancing public interest and attendance • Maintained a dynamic website by updating content and uploading visually-stimulating assets, facilitating an improved user experience • Utilized strong vendor sourcing skills to secure the best possible quality products for merchandise production Show less

  • Deathwish
    • Providence, RI
    • Graphic Designer/PR & Social Media Manager
      • Jan 2008 - May 2017

      • Designed eye-catching album artwork and merchandise, resulting in increased sales and brand awareness • Produced engaging content for press releases, biographies, and web copy, helping to promote bandUtilized advanced software such as Adobe CC, Illustrator CS5, Photoshop CS5, and After Effects CS5 to create visually stunning lyric videos and CD packaging • Collaborated with merchandising companies to ensure the timely and efficient production of merchandise • Designed eye-catching album artwork and merchandise, resulting in increased sales and brand awareness • Produced engaging content for press releases, biographies, and web copy, helping to promote bandUtilized advanced software such as Adobe CC, Illustrator CS5, Photoshop CS5, and After Effects CS5 to create visually stunning lyric videos and CD packaging • Collaborated with merchandising companies to ensure the timely and efficient production of merchandise

Education

  • The University of Connecticut
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

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