Jermaine Edwards
Atlanta,GA
Summary
I am a highly experienced graphic designer with over 10 years in print production and digital design. With my expertise, I am proficient in marketing, production, corporate identity, advertisements, product packaging, and multimedia design. I take pride in applying brand standards, color theories, typography, and graphic elements to create compelling visuals. With demonstrated ability to brainstorm and devise with clients and stakeholders, utilizing trend intelligence for effective design implementation. Skilled in managing diverse projects across various media using the latest software to achieve business objectives. Adept at creating intuitive and user-friendly designs for websites, applications, and prints. I have the proven capability in interdepartmental coordination and collaboration to enhance user experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphic Designer/Video Editor
Arthritis Foundation
07.2024 - Current
- Designed digital and print assets with strong focus on layout, typography, and visual hierarchy.
- Boosted social media engagement by 3–5% within 5 months by refreshing visual styles.
- Collaborated with product and development teams to support branding and design strategies.
- Organized and maintained design systems and style guides to streamline creative workflow.
- Supported design decisions using research insights and usability data.
- Managed 8%+ of overall design project intake since onboarding.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication with departments and team leads.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
UX/UI Intern
ENGAGEathon
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Created marketing and communication materials for print and digital campaigns aligned with brand standards.
- Managed a fast-paced workload to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
- Supervised over 3 design deliverables from junior and external designers to ensure brand consistency.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure all print and digital assets met production specifications.
- Archived and maintained digital assets, ensuring all teams accessed the latest approved materials.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure all creative work was on-brand and timely.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Senior Graphic Designer
Georgia Aquarium
11.2016 - 07.2024
- Led creative projects that improved brand recognition and increased event satisfaction by 20%.
- Partnered with marketing and social teams to design graphics that raised engagement by 32%.
- Designed promotional materials for campaigns, print, and digital platforms.
- Worked with leadership to develop signage strategies that enhanced guest experience and wayfinding.
- Improved project management efficiency by 35% through streamlined processes.
- Established design standards for six departments, increasing visual consistency across channels.
- Stayed up-to-date with design trends and applied insights to create engaging, on-brand content.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent messaging across print, digital, and social media platforms.
- Boosted customer engagement by creating eye-catching visuals tailored specifically for targeted demographics.
Contract Graphic Designer
Sweetwater Brewing Company
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Created compelling visuals for ad campaigns and social media, reaching 80,000+ consumers.
- Collaborated across departments to align brand messaging and increased brand recognition by 30%.
- Designed CEO presentations for company-wide and investor meetings.
- Managed multiple design projects under tight timelines for corporate events.
- Produced compelling graphics to effectively communicate complex concepts in a visually appealing manner.
- Assisted in the creation of successful pitch presentations for new business opportunities, resulting in increased revenue.
Contract Graphic Designer
Score Atlanta
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Designed layouts for national sports publications and newsletters reaching over 100,000 readers.
- Reduced project costs by 12% through efficient design workflows and deadline adherence.
- Maintained website updates and analytics tracking to support editorial content delivery.
- Supported editorial distribution reaching 71,000+ readers.
- Designed attention-grabbing trade show banners and booth materials, maximizing event exposure for clients.
- Created visually stunning social media content that drove engagement rates and follower growth for client's accounts.
Graphic Designer
UH Entertainment
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Created promotional graphics for films distributed through major platforms like Walmart and Netflix.
- Designed trade show materials including banners, apparel, and vehicle wraps.
- Maintained and updated company website with current promotional assets.
- Supported sales growth by contributing to design efforts that led to a 40% increase in distribution.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
Graphic Designer
TeamUniformOrders.com
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Produced trade show and promotional materials to drive brand awareness.
- Developed a branding system for school uniforms used internationally.
- Increased sales by 10% through optimized online product management.
- Contributed to $1M+ projected revenue growth through improved project and template systems.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Graphic & Web Design
The Art Institutes of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA01.2016
Associates Degree - Graphic Design
The Art Institutes of Atlanta-Decatur
Atlanta, GA01.2012
Skills
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- XD
- Figma
- Cinema 4D
- CHATGPT
- Canva
- HTML5
- CSS 3
- Powerpoint
- Squarespace
- Wordpress
Certification
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Timeline
Graphic Designer/Video Editor
Arthritis Foundation
07.2024 - Current
UX/UI Intern
ENGAGEathon
05.2024 - 12.2024
Contract Graphic Designer
Sweetwater Brewing Company
02.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Graphic Designer
Georgia Aquarium
11.2016 - 07.2024
Contract Graphic Designer
Score Atlanta
08.2016 - 12.2016
Graphic Designer
UH Entertainment
08.2014 - 12.2015
Graphic Designer
TeamUniformOrders.com
09.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Graphic & Web Design
The Art Institutes of Atlanta
Associates Degree - Graphic Design
The Art Institutes of Atlanta-Decatur
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