Austin Harris
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Talented and results-oriented creative professional with experience engaging target audiences with creative solutions. Team player with a track record of helping develop successful and innovative advertising and marketing campaigns that improve brand visibility and increase revenue. Possesses excellent eye for detail and nuanced understanding of brand voice and messaging.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Austin Harris Creative
01.2004 - Current
- Operate as freelance/subcontract designer, illustrator for advertising agencies, design firms and direct clients.
- Provide exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Associate Creative Director
Pace Communications Inc.
05.2014 - 06.2024
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work within budget constraints.
- Optimized marketing materials through cohesive visual storytelling and targeted messaging.
- Refined creative processes for efficient workflow management, reducing production timelines while maintaining quality standards.
- Increased company visibility by developing eye-catching art solutions to help meet clients' objectives.
- Directed photoshoots and video productions for compelling visual content that resonated with target audiences.
- Helped transform company's offerings by advocating for on-site photography and video studio.
- Elevated brand identity by developing innovative creative concepts and executing design strategies.
- Mentored junior designers and art directors, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Established strong client relationships through clear communication, understanding of goals, and delivering on expectations.
Co-owner/Creative Director
Bailey & Harris Interactive
01.2005 - 05.2014
- Co-owned, lead creative, managed projects, conducted meetings and worked directly with brand managers, department heads, marketing managers and executives for large companies in the pharmaceutical and pet health industries on digital and print projects; managed and oversaw all creative aspects of projects from initial meeting to project launch or prepress.
Senior Art Director
Unisyn Brand Communication
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Designed, illustrated and art directed for print materials, collateral and advertising for a major pet health product company, pharmaceutical manufacturers and truck manufacturers; oversaw all projects from concepting through prepress.
Senior Graphic Designer
Cassels, Caywood, Love
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Designed, illustrated and art directed for print materials and collateral for major bank and clothing brands; oversaw all projects from concepting through prepress.
Graphic Designer
Allen Finley Advertising
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Designed, illustrated and art directed for print materials, collateral and advertising for hospitals, restaurants and furniture manufacturing suppliers; oversaw all projects from concepting through prepress.
Education
B.F.A., Graphic Design -
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01.1996
Skills
- Art direction
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Copy writing
- Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat, Adobe XD, Figma, After Effects
- Presentations
- Client interactions
- Staff training and development
- Content management systems
- ADA compliance practices in design
Hobbies
Woodcarving, drawing, writing, fitness, fitness/cross-training, water sports
Timeline
Associate Creative Director
Pace Communications Inc.
05.2014 - 06.2024
Co-owner/Creative Director
Bailey & Harris Interactive
01.2005 - 05.2014
Owner/Operator
Austin Harris Creative
01.2004 - Current
Senior Art Director
Unisyn Brand Communication
01.2001 - 01.2004
Senior Graphic Designer
Cassels, Caywood, Love
01.1999 - 01.2001
Graphic Designer
Allen Finley Advertising
01.1997 - 01.1999
B.F.A., Graphic Design -
Appalachian State University
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