Adobe Creative Suite
John Rose
Designer
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Talented Senior Designer highly effective at translating vision into reality. Knowledgeable about materials, construction techniques and timeline management. Decisive and persuasive leader with exceptional creativity and technical knowledge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Designer
Williams Lea
11.2020 - Current
- Create and edit confidential presentations for financial clients of Williams Lea, focusing on consistency and accuracy with regards to all financial data, and adherence to brand standards for individual clients
Visual Designer
Rose Design & Presentation
05.2018 - Current
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored design solutionsEstablished new and improved template system for Salon Lofts, reducing production time of store overviews by 25%
- Updated procedures for Late for the Sky Productions, improving workflow on custom productions by 10-15%
- Followed and applied brand standards for consistency across visual designs
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations
Packaging Design Manager
RG Barry Corporation
08.2013 - 04.2018
- Served as Art Director/Associate Creative Director for print side of Creative Services team reporting to VP of Creative
- Responsible for project management and packaging development, as well as advertising and in-store display materials, for over 20 brands, including Dearfoams, Baggallini, and Foot Petals.
- Maintained $25M annual account for ten years through consistent leadership, performance, excellent customer support, and brand relationship with Walmart for DF by Dearfoams brand.
- Generated $10M in Seasonal/Holiday revenue for Costco global marketing campaigns, exceeding brand and client expectations while maintaining national/international compliance standards at all times.
- Secured $2M Costco Spring program through innovative development of cost-effective patent-pending box with TPH International to meet customer specifications for their desired display for target audience.
Graphic and Packaging Designer
RG Barry Corporation
10.2003 - 08.2013
- Designed all sales and marketing materials for Dearfoams product line and most collateral for internal customers
- Supported 95% sell-through for Dearfoams and DF by Dearfoams campaigns by delivering consistent on-target packaging design
- Cemented $20M extended contract with Walmart, furnishing new and original creative design concepts for DF by Dearfoams national branding
- Generated ongoing revenue steam with creation of DF Sport Brand Identity for Sam’s Club in conjunction with their $250K Spring season buy-in
- Expanded company's service offerings by designing prototype Dearfoams e-commerce website, with focus on expanding current web presence, opening up new revenue streams
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Advertising Design
Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, OhioSkills
Adobe Systems Software
Layout Design
Visual design
Image Editing
Adaptability and Flexibility
Product Illustration
Packaging Design
Web Design
Production Layouts
Illustration
PC and Mac platforms
Design Mockups
Sketching abilities
Websites
Portfolios
- Https://www.loft427.com
- Https://www.behance.net/jrosedesign
Software
MS Office Software
Mac OS
Windows OS
Certification
UX Design
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offPersonal development programsCompany CulturePaid sick leaveTimeline
Senior Designer
Williams Lea
11.2020 - Current
UX Design
02-2020
Visual Designer
Rose Design & Presentation
05.2018 - Current
Packaging Design Manager
RG Barry Corporation
08.2013 - 04.2018
Graphic and Packaging Designer
RG Barry Corporation
10.2003 - 08.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Advertising Design
Columbus College of Art & Design