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Heidi Schmidt

Heidi Schmidt

Belleville,IL

Summary

Highly creative interactive design and development professional with experience and a passion for business development. Critical thinker offering exceptional skills in interacting with clients, peers, and stakeholders. Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite. Enthusiastic designer, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Designer

Art Classics Ltd.
Trenton, IL
07.2014 - Current
  • Created and updated trend boards, analyzed changing conditions in the art manufacturing business, and recommended strategic adoptions to capitalize on projected trends.
  • Created user-centered designs with integrated marketing information, creative assets, and design patterns.
  • Targeted visual designs and complete art packages for large interior design firms as well as large retail box stores such as Crate and Barrel, Ballard Design, and Restoration Hardware.
  • Presented work professionally to designers, buying teams, and key stakeholders at different project stages.
  • Produced artwork, layout, and template designs and illustrations by hand or with software.
  • Turned concepts into graphic elements matching project specifications.
  • Engaged clients and maximized satisfaction by gathering requirements and incorporating feedback from initial visuals.
  • Followed and applied brand standards for consistency across visual designs.
  • Curated 3 gallery showrooms with high-end designer art.

Retail Store Manager

Pier One Imports
Fairview Heights, IL
01.2010 - 07.2014
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Trained 30 team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Resolved customer service issues promptly.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain and excel at productivity targets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southwest Illinois College
Belleville Il

Skills

  • Layout Design
  • Design Mockups
  • Illustration and Design
  • Research Design
  • Image Archiving
  • Digital Image Generation
  • Idea Visualization and Brainstorming
  • Self Starter
  • Concept Development
  • Curating Gallery Showrooms

Timeline

Visual Designer

Art Classics Ltd.
07.2014 - Current

Retail Store Manager

Pier One Imports
01.2010 - 07.2014

High School Diploma -

Southwest Illinois College

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