JAMES JONES
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dynamic Art Director with a proven track record at Denver Athletic Supply, enhancing brand awareness and client satisfaction through impactful design and efficient project management. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, with exceptional problem-solving abilities. Elevated design quality and streamlined processes, significantly improving project efficiency and team productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Directior
Denver Athletic Supply
Englewood, CO
05.2014 - Current
- Managed design team resources by delegating tasks efficiently based on individual strengths and workload capacity.
- Streamlined creative processes by implementing efficient design workflows and project management tools.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Enhanced overall design quality by mentoring junior designers and providing constructive feedback on their work.
- Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
- Elevated brand awareness by creating visually striking marketing materials for print and digital campaigns.
- Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
Graphic Designer
Players Bench
Denver, CO
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful designs for apparel decoration in the team sports industry.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Developed style guides for internal use, standardizing design elements across departments for a unified look and feel.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Creative Graphic Designer
Summit Sportswear
Centennial, CO
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for screen printing and embroidery production.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
Graphic Production Artist
Ouray Sportswear LLC
Englewood, CO
04.2006 - 01.2009
- Worked daily with streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and reduced production time.
- Produced designs for clothing and accessories such as shirts, pullovers and bags.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / Printmaking & Graphic Design
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2002
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamworks
- Project Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Web Design
- HTML and CSS Knowledge
John Swank Memorial Art Scholarship
Athens Area H.S., 1993
Timeline
Art Directior
Denver Athletic Supply
05.2014 - Current
Graphic Designer
Players Bench
02.2011 - 05.2014
Creative Graphic Designer
Summit Sportswear
01.2009 - 01.2011
Graphic Production Artist
Ouray Sportswear LLC
04.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / Printmaking & Graphic Design
Indiana University of Pennsylvania