Dallas Addair
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
A multi-disciplinary creative leader with 16+ years of experience developing brands with purpose and curiosity. Specializing in brand marketing and visual design with an intuitive understanding of culture and aesthetics. Creative leadership with multiple years of experience creating valuable network ties within industries. A thoughtful individual with superb leadership and diverse experience in Graphic Design, Studio productions, large events and Art Direction. Deliberate, productive, and systematic professional with an established grasp of theoretical and practical considerations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder + Creative Director
DALLAS ALLEN DESIGN
- Dallas Allen Design is a highly sought-after graphic design studio based in Phoenix, Arizona
- With a heavy focus on independently owned small businesses and purpose-driven non-profits.
Co Founder
EXTRA SUPER CO.
- In November 2017, I co-founded a casual streetwear brand called Extra Super Co., alongside my lifelong best friend, Doug Penick
- Mainly a passion project, and an outlet for our wildest creative ideas, Extra Super received widespread acclaim
- The brand earned placement on ESPN, was worn by Olympic hopefuls and professional skateboarders, and was photographed on international touring artists
Senior Art Director
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led this Arizona-based mortgage giant through a holistic rebrand from concept to completion
- Supported the vast network of partners in 35 states through creative marketing and design strategy
- Managed a small in-house design team
- Successfully led, developed, and designed a multifunctional identity, and brand launch consisting of print, outdoor, digital, video, social media, events, and experiential design
- And aesthetics.
Creative Director
CHRIST CHURCH AZ
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the creative direction and output of all multimedia campaigns and fundraising efforts
- Worked closely with senior and executive pastors to identify and translate complex and meaningful concepts into easy-to-understand interpretations, and eye-catching branded experiences.
Senior Graphic Designer
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led graphic design and creative brand experiences for this international non-profit organization, with over 2,500 global employees
- During the time I was employed with Food for the Hungry, our marketing and private fundraising area of organizations saw an increase of 44% year over year.
Senior Graphic Designer
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Co-managed the growth of an integrated creative team from 4 to 40 full-time employees - inclusive of brand and marketing designers, video editors, animators, copywriters, production artists, and frontend developers
- Worked cross-functionally with all internal departments to ensure design and brand consistency in all company products.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2010
Skills
- Team leadership
- Eye for detail
- Creative and art direction
- Illustration
- Branding & Identity
- Graphic Design (Digital - Print)
- Rapid Prototyping
- Apparel Design
- Apparel Production
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Marketing
- Client Engagement
- Visionary leadership
Timeline
Senior Art Director
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP
01.2021 - 01.2022
Creative Director
CHRIST CHURCH AZ
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Graphic Designer
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Graphic Designer
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
01.2014 - 01.2018
Founder + Creative Director
DALLAS ALLEN DESIGN
Co Founder
EXTRA SUPER CO.
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
School of The Art Institute of Chicago