David W. Lackey
Sr. Graphic Designer
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and screen printed graphics. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise. Collaborative team player with over 24 years of industry success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphic Design Teacher
Uwharrie Charter Academy
Asheboro, North Carolina
08.2019 - Current
- Developed curriculum and delivered instruction for Art, Graphic Design and Comics classes
- Demonstrated productive interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators.
- Implemented evaluations and provided students with specific feedback.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Packaging Engineer
Hanesbrands Inc
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Performed analysis on packaging technical designs and prototypes in development stage.
- Created die lines and CADs for folding structures based on account specifications.
- Collaborated with creative design directors and managers considering product needs and marketing strategies.
Assistant Manager Graphic Design
Hanesbrands
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2009 - 03.2017
- Partnered with design departments to achieve creative objectives in alignment with production capabilities.
- Designed original artwork for Champion and Hanes print programs.
- Managed sample development and cost-effective production processes in Honduras and at local print facilities.
- Researched trends and creative screen print techniques to drive sales and reinforce brand innovation.
- R&D for new product and on-going process improvement.
- Produced sales samples utilizing direct to garment printing and sublimation techniques.
Champion/ C9 Graphic Artist
Hanesbrands
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2005 - 11.2008
- Created artwork for screen print, heat transfer, embroidery and woven label applications.
- Constructed detailed set-up files for attribution production.
- Ensured integrity of brand logos and corporate identity by managing and maintaining art file libraries and specifications.
Nike/ Adidas Graphic Artist
VF Playwear/ Lollytogs
Greensboro, North Carolina
10.2000 - 04.2005
- Created original, age-appropriate screen print graphics for seasonal product line inspired by trends and corporate brand directives.
- Approved strike-offs and archived digital files, detail sheets and printed samples of work.
- Partnered with designers and merchandisers, providing support for catalog development. Approved final proofs for printing.
Production Artist
Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Greensboro, North Carolina
03.1999 - 10.2000
- Designed graphics and layout for illustrated books in cooperation with art directors and editors.
- Created artwork for printed decorative product.
- Approved final proofs for printing.
Education
B.F.A. - Sequential Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA 08.1995 - 07.1998
MBA - Expected Graduation Sep 2022
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 09.2021 - 09.2022
Skills
Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Branding strategies
Color theory
Logo creation
Print design
Certification
Web Design: CIW Associate
Timeline
MBA - Expected Graduation Sep 2022
Western Governors University
09.2021 - 09.2022
Graphic Design Teacher
Uwharrie Charter Academy
08.2019 - Current
Packaging Engineer
Hanesbrands Inc
03.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager Graphic Design
Hanesbrands
10.2009 - 03.2017
Web Design: CIW Associate
03-2008
Champion/ C9 Graphic Artist
Hanesbrands
04.2005 - 11.2008
Nike/ Adidas Graphic Artist
VF Playwear/ Lollytogs
10.2000 - 04.2005
Production Artist
Carson-Dellosa Publishing
03.1999 - 10.2000
B.F.A. - Sequential Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
08.1995 - 07.1998