Design Manager with over 13 years experience with an extensive background in web, marketing, multimedia, and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; leading large teams with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities.
As Lead Freelance Graphic Designer at Coffee Cup Creative, specializing in designing engaging book layouts for both adult and children’s licensing books. Collaborating closely with illustrators and publishers to transform concepts into visually appealing formats that enhance the experience. Leverage expertise in typography, color theory, and visual storytelling to create cohesive designs that align with the brand’s vision. From BLADS to final proofs, ensuring that each layout is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, meeting industry standards and licensing requirements.Creativity and attention to detail play a crucial role in bringing stories to life on the page.
Five years of experience managing the marketing department, overseeing all design projects from concept to completion across print, digital, multimedia, social media, photography and company website. Collaborate directly with the CEO and various departments to develop digital marketing campaigns and establish design standards that elevated the company’s brand identity. Work on B2B marketing strategies that align with the company mission.
Managed the licensing department for clients including Disney, Marvel, Lucas and Nickelodeon. Designed and laid out “Learn to Draw” books for adult and children’s titles. Oversaw freelancers including writers, and graphic designers to complete publications on time and on budget while adhering to company and clients brand. Received Newcomer of the Year award for outstanding employee in 2016 by assisting team members to choose style, attractive graphics, images, and other visual elements to adept them according to the objectives of the project.
Created visual designs for internal events such as car shows, golf tournaments, and employee appreciation days. Worked across multiple departments to achieve new creative marketing campaigns for specific target markets. Met with project teams for feedback and editing designs for print, digital, and social media.
Assisted team with new ideas and provided creative input for new designs to create motion graphics and 3D animation for production teams. Oversaw all necessary design changes. Collaborated with production team, and VP of Development to ensure that all essential design specifications are implemented with accuracy. Developed quick design ideas based on creative briefs for major television networks and ensured that all deadlines were met on time and on budget. Created design features such as sizzle reels, motion graphics, animation, logos, lower thirds, one sheets, show advertisements, and marketing material. Developed motion graphics for television: Rock the Park, Bizarre Foods, Holy Robinson Peete Show, Ghost Asylum, Bama State Style, Angels Among Us,and Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations. Worked on development for Emmy Award winning show: Rock the Park.
Packaging Design
Video Editing
Email Marketing Design
Expert Adobe Suite
Print design
Motion graphics
Advanced Typography
HTML and CSS Knowledge
Visual storytelling
Creative concept development
Brand identity design
Color Theory Mastery
Layout Design
Design project management
Sketching abilities
Environmental Graphics
Digital illustration
Accessibility Design
Social media graphics
Art Direction
Website graphics
Project Coordination
Branding
Digital design
Adobe Creative Suite
Corporate Branding
Production Layouts
Deadline Adherence
Image Editing
Advertising understanding
Complex Problem-Solving
Visual design
Branding strategies
PC and Mac platforms
Digital graphics
Logo design
Design thinking
Photography composition
Illustration
Visual Communication
Project Management
Marketing media
Trend Research
Marketing integration
Attention to Detail
Team Collaboration
Concept Development
Adaptability and Flexibility
Creative Thinking