Christopher Sesoko
Long Beach,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Collaborative Point of Purchase Designer with expertise in determining functionality, enhancements and brand identity. Knowledgeable in creating production-ready designs. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 30 years. Resourceful individual skilled in creating 3D models and renderings for new design concepts.
Looking for a Retail Environment and Fixture Designer position with a cutting edge organization. Enthusiastic individual experienced in transforming concepts and ideas into renderings. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise implementing best design practices. Designer considered sufficient in Abobe Creative Suite and 3D FormZ software. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Cornerstone Display Group
28340 Avenue Crocker Unit B Valenica, CA 91355
02.2012 - 01.2024
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative marketing campaigns and visually compelling designs.
- Streamlined creative processes for improved efficiency and team productivity.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team capabilities.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative assets on time and within budget constraints.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering tailored design solutions that exceeded expectations.
- Developed comprehensive style guides to maintain brand consistency across all channels.
- Drove innovation by staying current on industry trends and incorporating new ideas into design work.
- Improved internal communication by designing visually engaging presentations and collateral materials.
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
- Created award-winning designs that effectively communicated complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
- Mentored and trained junior designers to help enhance skills and capabilities.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement marketing initiatives.
- Directed and supervised team of designers to create award-winning visual media campaigns.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
- Presented creative concepts to clients and implemented continual feedback to achieve client satisfaction.
- Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.
- Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
- Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.
- Preserved branding standards of assigned accounts.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Design Leadership
- Design Understanding
- Marketing Communications
- Concept Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Budget Adherence
- Brand Messaging
- Creative Team Leadership
- Marketing Expertise
- Graphic Design
- Creative Problem Solving
- Art Direction
Timeline
Creative Director
Cornerstone Display Group
02.2012 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
California State University - Long Beach