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Christopher Guminiak

West Hartford,CT

Summary

Dynamic Graphic Designer and 3D Rendering Artist with a proven track record at Oatey, recognized with the 2024 GD USA American Package Design Award. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot, I excel in collaborative environments, delivering impactful visual solutions that enhance brand identity and drive sales.

Overview

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Work History

Graphic Designer / 3D Rendering Artist

Oatey
2017 - 2025
  • Worked collaboratively with sales channel and product managers to prototype, develop, and design product packaging to meet the needs of retailers like Lowes and Home Depot. Received 2024 GD USA American Package Design Award for work done on Designline decorative drain packaging sold at Home Depot.
  • Supported the E-commerce team by providing 3D rendered carousel such as Product hero images, 360 product spins, Installation and product info graphics, and Lifestyle imagery. Lifestyle images were featured on the Keyshot Render Software social media page.
  • Assisted the Social media team in creating post both internal and external featuring product information graphics, blog posts, and corporate event information.
  • Partnered with brand director and contributed to the development of corporate brand guides to help establish brand guidelines across various brands.
  • Researched Interior design trends and developed a style guide to better target and position the Designline shower drain line of products within the decorative drain market.

Graphic Designer

Chemi-Graphic Inc.
2011 - 2017
  • Created artwork both original or from blueprint for the production industrial nameplates, labels, control panels, overlays, and other identification components ensuring designs meet customer specifications.
  • Performed artwork color separations ( Spot Color and CMYK ) and film output with accurate specifications for materials, inks, finishes, and tolerances.
  • Provided technical support and process advice throughout the company working with both clients and production teams to ensure seamless transition from design to manufacturing.
  • Managed departmental workflow to eliminate backlog of artwork and and developed script automate large barcode formatting jobs.

Graphic Designer

Lewtan Ind.
2010 - 2011
  • Developed original logo designs and visual assets for branded signs, labels, and promotional items.
  • Prepared production-ready materials—including acetate, wood mounts, hot stamps, and labels—for application through letterpress, silkscreen, and sublimation printing techniques.

Education

Graphic Design

Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT

Graphic Design

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Keyshot
  • Blender
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Guides
  • 3D Rendering
  • Social Media Graphics

Accomplishments

• Received 2024 GD USA American Package Design Award for work done on Designline decorative drain packaging. https://gdusa.com/competitions/package-design/?current_year=2024&section=winner&rns=0-45656504

• Featured on the Keyshot Render Software social media pages for bathroom interior lifestyle renders. https://x.com/keyshot3d/status/1232737044973203462

Certification

Adobe Certification New Horizons, Bloomfield CT

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Indesign

Timeline

Graphic Designer / 3D Rendering Artist

Oatey
2017 - 2025

Graphic Designer

Chemi-Graphic Inc.
2011 - 2017

Graphic Designer

Lewtan Ind.
2010 - 2011

Graphic Design

Manchester Community College

Graphic Design

Keene State College