Erin Collis
Coupeville,WA
Summary
Ingenious Art Director passionate about creating aesthetically pleasing and functional designs. Creative problem solver constantly striving to develop innovative solutions to design challenges. Solid understanding of design principles and great eye for detail. Proven track record of success in the design industry, with consistently praised designs by clients and colleagues. Knack for quickly understanding complex design projects and implementing efficient solutions. Highly collaborative designer who thoroughly enjoys working with professionals to create exceptional designs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Design Contractor
Collis Design
02.2008 - Current
- Spearheads end-to-end design processes for diverse clientele, utilizing research, ideation, and meticulous attention to detail to deliver high-quality campaigns and printed materials
- Produces high quality printed and digital campaign materials for contract clients
- Cultivates lasting client relationships with effective communication and proactive management
- Manages operational aspects of projects, including vendor relationships, negotiations, estimating, scheduling, and accounting, to ensure seamless execution.
- Offered buyers product information, available upgrade options and pricing information.
- Prioritized and delegated tasks to meet competing deadlines.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
- Analyzed feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
Senior Creative Designer
Corradi USA
01.2013 - 03.2022
- Produced corporate marketing collateral and sample kits from ideation and design to final printing and production
- Coordinated events: trade show booths and seminars, including booth and collateral design, printing and production
- Created optimized digital assets, managing them for ease of access to support streamlined file building
- Researched, organized, and carried out B2C and B2B Marketing plan, schedule, and budget.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with merchandising and sales departments, suppliers and clients.
- Conducted regular research to stay abreast of product trends, implementing concepts to increase competitive advantage of brand and products.
- Utilized [Software] to design posters, pamphlets and flyers for projects and events for marketing and advertising purposes.
- Utilized expertise and current best practices to verify quality of images, content and brand compliance.
- Edited artwork across variety of company product lines such as logos and images.
- Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy to develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and internet websites.
- Managed large volume of projects and met all deadlines through exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Delivered impactful creative solutions through event branding, marketing and email campaigns.
- Met with clients to create visions, conceive designs and discuss deadlines and requirements.
- Translated trends into concepts and solutions relevant to brands, product categories and channels.
- Transformed ideas into beautiful designs used in identity branding campaigns.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
- Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
- Researched and implemented innovative design techniques and strategies to reduce production costs.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Prepared detailed reports on design progress and performance.
- Coordinated with other departments to comply with industry regulations.
- Analyzed feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Created and enforced uniform style guide for project consistency across contributors.
- Mentored interns and other designers, providing guidance and support to help generate work on time and within project parameters.
Production Designer
Immotion Studios
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Crafted prepress and final files, ensuring seamless production processes and adherence to branding guidelines
- Demonstrated a commitment to team collaboration through active participation in organizing team building activities.
- Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
- Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
- Collaborated on designs to account for specific factors outlined in brand requirements guide.
- Used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign to create computer-generated three-dimensional visuals for effective presentation.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Art Director
TracyLocke
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
- Utilized industry-standard software to design layouts and create storyboards for visual presentations.
- Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.b
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
Education
BFA Communication Design -
University of North Texas
05.2007
Skills
- Creative process and art conceptualization
- Graphic design and illustration
- Design thinking, research, and strategy
- Storytelling as communication
- Layout Development
- Photography, raster and vector art manipulation
- Packaging and environmental design
- Prepress and printing processes
- Copy-writing
- Digital marketing
- UX/UI design
- Customer and vendor relationship management
Projects and Awards
- Served as Marketing Lead for WIAD23 Seattle, orchestrating successful event print collateral and marketing initiatives.
- Received prestigious accolades, such as a Bronze Addy for Team Concept Design, DSVC Annual Pro Show Silver Award for Logo Design and DSVC National Student Conference Best in Show honors for Team Campaign and Judges Choice for Book Design.
- Honored with UNT Communication Design Top Portfolio awards, several semesters on the Deans List, and a full-ride college scholarship for academic excellence.
Tools
- Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, XD, Acrobat Pro)
- Canva
- Figma and FigJam
- Wix
- CRMs (SalesForce, custom)
- Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- SAP Business One
Timeline
Senior Creative Designer
Corradi USA
01.2013 - 03.2022
Production Designer
Immotion Studios
09.2010 - 12.2011
Graphic Design Contractor
Collis Design
02.2008 - Current
Art Director
TracyLocke
06.2007 - 02.2009
BFA Communication Design -
University of North Texas
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