Darren Brettingen
Glenwood City
Summary
Creative, experienced Art Director-Graphic Designer seeks to establish himself with a company or agency who demands high quality design solutions to further business goals and professional image.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Green Door Graphics/Closeup Apparel
09.2023 - Current
- Designed engaging visual content for diverse digital platforms, enhancing brand recognition and audience engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive design strategies aligned with marketing initiatives.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on design principles and software proficiency to elevate team performance.
- Streamlined design processes by implementing efficient workflows and utilizing project management tools effectively.
- Developed branding materials, including logos and promotional graphics, that strengthened brand identity across various channels.
- Evaluated client feedback to refine design concepts, ensuring final products met or exceeded client expectations consistently.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator
01.2016 - Current
- Meet with clients either in person or online in order to discuss the scope of different projects.
- Advise clients on the best strategies to use for their particular products and desired audiences.
- Create unique images, illustrations, and logos for customers.
- Review all projects to ensure the end product is error free.
- Ensure 100 percent customer satisfaction by presenting art to client and giving a chance for feedback.
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Sculptor
Atomic Props & Effects, Oakdale, MN
01.1995 - 01.2016
- Effectively work with clients to reproduce their ideas through outdoor advertising.
- Successfully work with and supervise outside vendors and art directing projects from concept through production.
- Systematically keep and maintain computer files of all projects.
- Assist team with designing framework structures for props using cad-cam program.
- Design and build 3-d models of billboards utilizing FormZ 3D program.
- Sculpt characters and other pieces for OOH advertising.
- Building and maintaining long term relationships with multiple vendors.
- Visually express creative ideas and meet tight deadlines while maintaining consistently high standard of design.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Resco Print Graphics, Hudson, WI
01.1989 - 01.1995
- Produce keylines, layouts and marker comps for presentations.
- Design logo, ads, brochures and other print materials.
- Produce food and product illustrations for Nabisco Foodservices.
- Customer Service.
- Supervise photo shoots when needed.
Education
Associate Degree - Communication Design
School of the Associated Arts
St. Paul, MN01.1987
Skills
- Proficient in Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, InDesign CC, Keynote, PowerPoint, Quarkxpress also 3D programs FormZ and Vectorworks
- Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Knowledge of large format printing and materials along with operating and maintaining HP Designjet 3800cp printer
- Graphic design
- Logo design
- Logo creation
- Image editing
- Print design
- Adobe creative suite
- Digital design
- Illustration
- Branding and identity
- Layout design
- Branding
- Typography design
- Packaging design
- Video editing
- Image manipulation
- Project management
- Deadline adherence
- Photography composition
- Project management abilities
- 3D modeling
- Environmental graphics
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Stock photography
- Billboard design
- Art direction
- Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Green Door Graphics/Closeup Apparel
09.2023 - Current
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator
01.2016 - Current
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Sculptor
Atomic Props & Effects, Oakdale, MN
01.1995 - 01.2016
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Resco Print Graphics, Hudson, WI
01.1989 - 01.1995
Associate Degree - Communication Design
School of the Associated Arts