Open To Work
Franz Gambe
Rust-Oleum
Grayslake,IL
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Senior Graphic DesignerPrint Production Graphic Designer
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract Work
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Grayslake, IL
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$60000/yr
Important To Me
401k matchPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementCompany Culture
13
Years of experience
Professional graphic design specialist with proven track record in creating visually compelling and user-focused designs. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, typography, and layout design. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, consistent reliability, and adaptability to meet evolving project needs. Known for blending creativity with strategic thinking to deliver impactful visual solutions.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
CMS Platforms
Packaging design
Product Photography
Web Design
Figma
Project coordination
Time Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Collaborative teamwork
Work History
Package Designer
5 Months- Edited and designed packaging and labels for large volume projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand standards.
- Designed packaging graphics aligned with brand standards, regulatory requirements, and product positioning.
- Coordinated dielines, layout revisions, and prepress files for print-ready package artwork.
Design & Media Manager (Contract)
2 Months- Managed projects through stakeholder, vendor, and customer communications; created timelines; facilitated kickoff meetings; handled pricing; ensured quality control; updated consistently; proofread final deliverables; coordinated delivery.
- Print design (label design, catalog layout and design), website maintenance, branding, product photography, POP signage, trade show print materials, packaging design (for major automotive lighting manufacturers like Philips, HighLine, Wagner, etc.).
- Directed media planning and placement across digital and print channels to align with marketing objectives.
Graphic Designer
5 Years 10 Months- Print design (label design, manual creation and layout, poster/banner/flyer design, business card design), POP signage, in-store and way-finding signage design, trade show print materials, mockups, poster design, product label and packaging design, website maintenance, branding, product photography. (for major clients like Husky, DeWalt, Craftsman, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, etc.).
- Collaborated with marketing and product teams to translate requirements into accurate visual assets.
- Managed project timelines, communicated with stakeholders, vendors, and customers, and organized kickoff meetings.
- Prepared print-ready files, checking specifications, bleeds, and color consistency before production.
- Maintained brand standards across digital, print, and presentation materials.
Graphic/Web Designer
5 Months- Designed digital and print materials, maintained and created websites across various CMS platforms, managed social media marketing, and developed product branding and design.
- Created visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite for websites, landing pages, and digital campaigns.
Media Output
1 Year 1 Month- Prepped files for plates (hardened liquid substrate), to be printed on corrugated boxes. Prepress layout design, accuracy review, printing.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Graphic/Web Designer
4 Months- Print design (poster/banner/flyer design, business card design).
- Web design.
- Delivered a range of design services according to client specifications based on client needs.
- Production (RIP printing, standard as well as large format printing, mounting).
Graphic Designer
2 Years 11 Months- Designed print materials including labels, logos, flyers, banners, posters, sell sheets, and catalogs to enhance brand visibility and communication.
- Website maintenance, email blasts, e-commerce website creation and management.
- Produced production-ready artwork using Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring accurate layouts and specifications.
- Collaborated with marketing and product teams to align visuals with brand standards and campaign goals.
- Reviewed proofs and updated artwork to resolve layout, typography, and image issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
J.D. - Law
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Timeline
Package Designer
Rust-Oleum
08.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Design & Media Manager (Contract)
CEC Industries
04.2024 - 06.2024Read More
Graphic Designer
Mat Holdings Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2024Read More
Graphic/Web Designer
Ericson Group
11.2017 - 04.2018Read More
Media Output
Allied Graphics
07.2016 - 08.2017Read More
Graphic/Web Designer
Pip Printing & Special FX Signs
02.2016 - 06.2016Read More
Graphic Designer
Prime Automotive Warehouse
03.2013 - 02.2016Read More
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
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Depaul University College of Law
J.D. from Law
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Depaul University
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
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