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JAMAL TATE
Graphic Designer
Springfield Gardens,NY
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in team guidance, project management, and strategic objective achievement. Skilled in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
35
years of professional experience
Work History
NEXGEN SKINS
Vice President of Graphic Design
03.2012 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Spearheaded design and product development for cutting-edge apparel and accessories, driving creative direction from concept through to completion
- Managed and executed multi-million dollar projects across diverse categories, overseeing a team of 15 creatives and production staff
- Directed all creative initiatives tied to business development, ensuring brand alignment and innovative strategies to boost market share
- Provided creative leadership for product launches, graphic designs, and technical diagrams for smartphones and apparel
- Ensured quality control over design deliverables while implementing best practices to optimize processes and deliver results within tight deadlines
- Successfully led marketing campaigns that increased brand awareness by 30%
- Developed product lines that captured trending themes and pop culture references, propelling the brand's visibility in the market
GIZMOBIES INC.
Art Director
10.2009 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Led the design department, overseeing a team of 10 designers to deliver cutting-edge graphics and industrial design concepts for mobile devices
- Managed all phases of product development, from graphic creation to the production of high-quality skins for smartphones
- Collaborated with international vendors to streamline sample creation and maintain design consistency
- Increased brand recognition by 20% through innovative visual concepts for national campaigns
- Delivered high-quality projects ahead of schedule, contributing to key product roll-outs for top-tier clients
ROYAL PACIFIC
Art Director
07.2008 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Directed the merchandise design for high-end apparel lines, including t-shirts, hoodies, caps, and more, for Las Vegas casino hotels
- Developed graphic designs and tech packages for licensed properties such as Caesars Hotel & Casino and Fashion One
- Managed product life cycle from concept through production, ensuring swift and efficient design workflows
- Created highly successful lines for licensed properties, driving significant revenue growth
DAN RIVER INC.
Creative Director
12.2004 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Led creative direction for major licensed products including Phat Farm, Baby Phat, NBA, and Star Wars
- Managed a high-volume workload while collaborating with the VP of Design to create entire home furnishing lines for leading brands
- Drove the successful launch of licensed product lines, enhancing market penetration and consumer engagement
M.HIDARY & CO.
Senior Designer
09.2002 - 11.2004
Job overview
- Designer in boys/young men's products (STARTER, RUSSELL ATHLETIC, JOE BOXER, EL JAY)
- Create, design, and merchandise established lines based on current fashion trends
- Create detailed tech packages for overseas factories, oversee samples with production dept
- Handling production samples from factories
- Travel to Garment trade shows, for forecasting trends, fabric sourcing, constant fabric shopping, and trend shopping
- Ability to see future trends, colors, and fabrications
- Created and merchandised salesman boards for presentations
- Created specification packages for overseas factories, oversaw samples with production Dept
MAURICE MALONE DESIGNS
Head Designer
07.1997 - 08.2000
Job overview
- Responsible for the creative direction of multiple product lines, including Maurice Malone's Contour collection, Maurice Malone Sport, and Maurice Malone Women's line
- Managed the full design life cycle from concept to final production, overseeing collections from Spring/Fall '98 through Spring 2000
- Developed comprehensive technical specifications, including detailed grading charts and fabric requirements, to ensure production accuracy
- Managed sample fittings, ensuring adjustments were made for optimal fit and quality across diverse apparel categories
- Played a pivotal role in the successful launch of multiple product lines, improving brand visibility and market positioning
DC COMICS (WARNER BROS.)
Digital Graphic Artist, Designer, Illustrator
02.1989 - 11.1997
Job overview
- Produced visually captivating content that conveys emotions, stories, and messages to diverse audiences
- Skilled in utilizing a wide range of creative tools-such as software, digital photography, hand drawings, painting, collage, and more
- Adept in managing complex workflows, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating team efforts to ensure on-time project delivery
- Demonstrated expertise in drawing human figures, automobiles, landscapes, and various subject matter with precision and creativity
Education
School of Visual ArtsNew York, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
Skills
- Creative direction
- Brand development
- Product development
- Trend forecasting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- CRM software
- Graphic design
- Artistic vision
- Digital illustration
- Adobe creative suite
- Layout design
- Logo creation
- Social media content
Team leadership
Decision-making
Critical thinking
Coaching and mentoring
Complex Problem-solving
Presentations
Staff training
Market research
Targeted marketing
Corporate branding
Competitor trends
Portfolio optimization
Cross-functional team leadership
Proposals and presentations
Accomplishments
Created Product design from Concept to finished retail product, Design and produced several mall kiosk. Created retail package design.
Timeline
Vice President of Graphic Design
NEXGEN SKINS
03.2012 - 02.2024
Art Director
GIZMOBIES INC.
10.2009 - 03.2012
Art Director
ROYAL PACIFIC
07.2008 - 12.2011
Creative Director
DAN RIVER INC.
12.2004 - 06.2006
Senior Designer
M.HIDARY & CO.
09.2002 - 11.2004
Head Designer
MAURICE MALONE DESIGNS
07.1997 - 08.2000
Digital Graphic Artist, Designer, Illustrator
DC COMICS (WARNER BROS.)
02.1989 - 11.1997
School of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
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