JAMES ESSER
Lapeer,MI
Summary
Artistic designer with experience in field. Highly adept in color theory and managing complex projects. Offers outstanding time management, organizational, and communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
NX Designer
AAM
Lapeer , MI
1997.08 - 2024.08
- Analyzed customer feedbacks to identify areas of improvement within existing designs.
- Presented concepts, ideas and recommendations for new initiatives in a clear, concise manner.
- Conducted user testing sessions to identify usability issues and proposed design solutions accordingly.
- Coordinated with external vendors or agencies when needed.
- Produced high-quality designs that effectively communicated complex messages to target audiences.
- Provided creative direction and design guidance to junior designers in the team.
- Managed multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines and budgets.
- Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Provided technical assistance related to graphic designing processes when necessary.
- Optimized existing designs based on user feedbacks and analytics data.
- Worked closely with developers to ensure smooth implementation of designs.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing and engineering to develop innovative solutions.
- Developed, designed and presented compelling visual communications for projects.
- Created schematics of design, components and assembly procedures.
- Met with project owners and clients to assess scope and development timeline.
- Translated client ideas into detailed designs by applying technical knowledge and understanding of principals.
- Developed unique concept designs that drove company forward in industry.
- Presented designs to project teams and incorporated changes based on feedback.
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
- Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Developed models based on physical, logical and data-driven models.
- Leveraged expertise in user preferences and accessibility requirements to establish design specifications and optimize approaches.
- Conferred with management and development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, and develop solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Detroit High School
Eastpointe, MI1984-06
Skills
- Project Management
- Technical drawing
- Concept Development
- Design strategy
- Project Presentations
- Computer literate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NX Designer
AAM
1997.08 - 2024.08
High School Diploma -
East Detroit High School
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