Ian Thompson
Wixom,MI
Summary
Accomplished Graphic Designer and Creative Director with a proven track record at Accuform Printing, specializing in innovative design solutions that enhance brand visibility and engagement. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite combined with strong cross-functional leadership has driven teams to exceed project goals, resulting in a 30% increase in client satisfaction through the integration of creative design layouts and effective digital marketing strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Accuform Printing
Detroit, US
08.2024 - Current
- Crafted visually engaging marketing content encompassing brochures, flyers, and social media imagery.
- Engaged with clients to comprehend design preferences and produce inventive solutions.
- Utilized industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create high-quality designs
- Presented design concepts to clients in a clear and professional manner, incorporating their feedback into final deliverables
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines
Freelance Graphic Artist
SQUARE DEAL POSTER CO
Wixom, US
01.2012 - Current
- Worked with diverse clients to develop marketing merchandise.
- Created visually appealing and engaging designs for various marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, banners, and social media graphics.
- Worked closely with clients to grasp design needs and develop creative concepts matching their brand identity.
- Designed and edited graphics utilizing Adobe Creative Suite per client specifications.
- Created unique logo designs that captured the spirit of clients' companies.
- Enhanced web images through resizing and cropping.
- Analyzed and interpreted client briefs to create designs that meet business objectives.
- Executed photo editing and manipulation tasks to enhance visual content.
Creative Director
CITY CLUB APARTMENTS
Farmington Hills, US
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Led the creative team in handling communications, branding initiatives for existing communities, new developments, and the overall corporate image.
- Led a team of creatives in developing and executing innovative marketing campaigns.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their brand objectives and develop creative strategies aligned with their vision.
- Supervised concurrent projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Developed brand guidelines to maintain consistency across all marketing materials.
- Directed artistic vision and provided feedback to designers, photographers, and copywriters.
- Incorporated fresh design methods increasing overall efficiency.
- Developed compelling presentations for client proposals, conveying ideas concisely.
- Worked alongside marketing, sales, and product development teams to synchronize messaging.
- Ensured punctual delivery of materials while adhering to budget limitations.
- Enhanced campaign effectiveness through targeted market research.
- Leveraged data insights to shape strategies for upcoming campaigns.
- Negotiated contracts and managed budgets for creative projects, ensuring optimal use of resources and cost-effectiveness.
- Managed direct reports' performance by establishing goals with weekly or monthly follow-ups.
- Developed comprehensive style guides outlining branding guidelines for internal teams to use.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create variety of graphic designs.
- Approved art layouts, copy design and illustrative work for publication.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in visual design principles.
- Managed the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring projects met all milestones, budgets, and quality standards.
Art Director
J. RYDER GROUP
Bloomfield Hills, US
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Managed design projects while supervising a team of artists.
- Managed projects involving environmental design and large-format printing.
- Supervised the creation of visual strategies by leading designers and writers for multiple campaigns.
- Designed and applied unique methods for communicating brand messages across diverse channels.
- Worked closely with diverse teams to ensure alignment on project vision and deliverables.
- Stayed up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate fresh ideas into design concepts.
- Mentored and supported various creative professionals like designers, photographers, and illustrators.
- Examined and authorized design materials before final production.
- Developed effective process improvements resulting in higher output.
- Directed a small group of designers through consistent performance feedback.
Project Manager / Graphic Designer
ENTERTAINMENT PUBLICATIONS
Troy, US
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised production of loyalty discount programs through coordination with remote artists.
- Managed a group of designers in crafting and delivering creative visuals for diverse promotional campaigns.
- Handled numerous design assignments simultaneously, ensuring compliance with both deadlines and quality benchmarks.
- Delivered impactful design solutions through collaboration across various departments like marketing, product development, and sales.
- Created opportunities for skill development for junior designers.
Art Director / Packaging Designer
TRAMONTINA COOKWARE
Sugar Land, US
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Designed packaging and marketing materials for Tramontina Cookware adhering to brand style guides.
- Directed photo shoots, managed video production crews, and oversaw post-production editing.
- Hired staff members to develop design concepts into art layouts or to prepare layouts for printing.
- Conducted research into current trends in the industry for use in designing campaigns.
- Worked with creative directors to develop design solutions.
- Reviewed and approved designs, artwork, and content developed by the creative team.
- Created storyboards, mood boards, style frames, and layouts to communicate design ideas.
- Trained new employees on responsibilities, agency procedures, and client guidelines.
- Designed promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, banners, newsletters, and logos.
Graphic Designer
Valassis
Houston, US
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Oversaw operational efficiency at McDonald's and Popeye's Chicken.
- Developed innovative shell library to streamline production layout.
- Created design concepts and sample layouts using knowledge of layout and design principles.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create visually appealing designs.
- Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.
Education
Associate's Degree - Graphic Design
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI06.2002
Associate's Degree - Graphic Design
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, MI01.2001
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Word Skills
- Adobe Acrobat Document Management
- Professional Video Editing
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite Applications
- Typography Design Skills
- Digital Illustration
- Adobe Illustrator
- Creative Design Solutions
- Adobe InDesign
- Photography
- Experienced with Google Docs
- Social Media Strategy
- Video Direction
- Digital Graphic Design
- Brand Development
- Wide-Format Printing
- Brand Identity Design
- Comprehensive Project Management
- Creative Design Layouts
- WordPress Content Creation
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft PowerPoint Proficiency
- Efficient Procurement Management
- Creative Content Production
- Creative Art Direction
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Assessments
- Graphic design, Proficient, 09/01/23
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 09/01/23
- Marketing, Proficient, 07/01/23
- Social media, Proficient, 07/01/23
- Graphic design, Proficient, 01/01/22
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 09/01/23
- Sales skills, Proficient, 08/01/23
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Accuform Printing
08.2024 - Current
Creative Director
CITY CLUB APARTMENTS
09.2018 - 08.2023
Freelance Graphic Artist
SQUARE DEAL POSTER CO
01.2012 - Current
Art Director
J. RYDER GROUP
01.2012 - 01.2018
Project Manager / Graphic Designer
ENTERTAINMENT PUBLICATIONS
01.2010 - 01.2012
Art Director / Packaging Designer
TRAMONTINA COOKWARE
01.2007 - 01.2010
Graphic Designer
Valassis
01.2006 - 01.2007
Associate's Degree - Graphic Design
Ferris State University
Associate's Degree - Graphic Design
Oakland Community College
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