Graeme Hunt
Woodinville,WA
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience as a graphic designer and creative leader. Seeking to leverage exceptional design skills, organizational expertise, and strategic thinking in a challenging role with global impact. Adept at providing effective print and digital solutions with a keen eye for detail, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement. Proven track record of delivering successful outcomes within budget and on time. Committed and eager to foster a collaborative environment, achieve goals, and exceed client expectations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Graphic & Website Designer
Graeme Hunt Design
08.1995 - Current
- Design logos, publications, advertisements, brochures, packaging, and apparel for clients such as small business owners, advertising agencies, universities, and national not-for-profit organizations.
- Design and maintain client websites using a variety of tools including Wordpress, Drupal, and HTML/CSS.
- Successfully manage both business and creative aspects of accounts, including time management and prioritizing workflow.
- Updat outdated websites with modern designs in line with industry trends, helping clients remain competitive in their market segment.
- Meet with clients to discuss expectations regarding visual presentation, branding and e-commerce functionality.
- Redesign existing websites for better usability, leading to higher user engagement and reduced bounce rates.
- Instruct clients on maintaining their website and social media channels with brand-specific content and SEO practices.
Media Content Manager
University of Arizona College of Optical Science (OSC)
02.2014 - 10.2017
- Designed, managed and maintained all College websites, including faculty and student micro-sites as well as social media channels, to increase global visibility, student applications, and student retention.
- Monitored website analytics, recommended and implemented content changes, which helped increase website usability and time-on-site.
- Responsible for all College photography; graphic design; copywriting press releases and writing/editing bi-monthly e-newsletter; social media; art direction; and managed student employees.
- Modernized and optimized aging website to increase usability as well as meet UA's new branding campaign guidelines.
- Consistently met tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
- Used content management system to analyze user engagement and website traffic metrics.
Webmaster & Graphic Designer
VisitTucson (MTCVB)
08.2009 - 02.2014
- Managed all aspects of the VisitTucson, Vamos a Tucson, and Tucson Film Office websites including monitoring analytics and implementing changes to increase national/international viewer traffic and time-on-site.
- Responsible for creating and updating website graphics and banners, as well as designing e-blasts and banners for media outlets while maintaining current brand/campaign, as well as long-range goals.
- Monitored and supported social media outlets, including design and writing of banner ads, landing pages, and contests.
- Supported design team by taking on overflow print design jobs.
- Heavily involved in rebranding strategy from the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau to VisitTucson.
- Utilized analytics tools to monitor site traffic trends and make data-driven improvements to the website''s design and functionality.
- Enhanced website performance by optimizing images, code, and overall site structure.
- Coordinated closely with graphic designers to ensure a cohesive visual identity across all digital assets.
Senior Graphic Designer
Kaneen Advertising & Public Relations
08.2004 - 03.2009
- Met with internal project managers to create eye-catching designs with the intent to educate and inform the public on a wide variety of utility, state, and local governmental projects.
- Conceptualized, designed, and executed projects including but not limited to: logos, brochures, signage, vehicle graphics, posters, advertisements, flyers, billboards, newsletters, maps, websites, and Powerpoint presentations.
- Facilitated client communication and prepared and monitored budgets.
- Provided art direction, copywriting, editing, and photography.
- Selected and communicated with vendors, and oversaw printing and mailing of projects.
Senior Graphic Designer
American Public Works Association
01.1997 - 06.2003
- Created logos, websites, advertisements, brochures, publications, APWA magazine, trade show graphics, signage, publications and collateral.
- Design lead on many projects from conception to execution, including yearly trade show themes, awards booklets, and publications.
- Skilled at organizing large amounts of complex, technical information and presenting in easy-to-understand formats.
- Heavily involved in the research, presentation, and implementation of complete organization re-branding, including typography and color guidelines, redesign of magazine, national logo and 64 chapter logos.
- Supervised, motivated and gave performance feedback to design staff.
Graphic Designer
Muscular Dystrophy Association
06.1995 - 01.1997
- Designed marketing and fundraising materials for many fundraising channels including the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.
- Created point-of-donation packaging designs for national and international campaigns such as Fill the Boot program and MDA Shamrocks.
- Traveled to out-of-state printers to press-check printed materials and ensure consistent campaign quality.
- Created illustrations and article layouts for the MDA Magazine.
- Responsible for photographing and digitally re-creating hundreds of donor logos.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Illustration/Graphic Design
University of Arizona
01.1995
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft 365
- Photography & Video Editing
- Drupal & Wordpress CMS
- HTML/CSS
- Social Media
- Organization & Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Responsive design
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- Visual Design Principles
Certification
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design (Google/Coursera)
Awards
- 2007 Gold Addy, Poster
- 2012 Silver Addy, Golf E-blast
- 2012 Silver Addy, E-Newsletter
- 2016 Staff Recognition, OSC
- 2016 Peer-to-Peer Award, OSC
- 2016 Employee of the Year Honorable Mention, OSC
Timeline
Media Content Manager
University of Arizona College of Optical Science (OSC)
02.2014 - 10.2017
Webmaster & Graphic Designer
VisitTucson (MTCVB)
08.2009 - 02.2014
Senior Graphic Designer
Kaneen Advertising & Public Relations
08.2004 - 03.2009
Senior Graphic Designer
American Public Works Association
01.1997 - 06.2003
Freelance Graphic & Website Designer
Graeme Hunt Design
08.1995 - Current
Graphic Designer
Muscular Dystrophy Association
06.1995 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Illustration/Graphic Design
University of Arizona