JUSTIN CASTNER
Summary
Versatile Graphic Designer with a talent for developing unique custom artwork. Well-versed in generating innovative ideas and concepts. Collaborates with marketing and management teams to identify mockups and uses feedback to develop final drafts. Goal- driven Graphic Designer is successful at applying technical skills to create art to inform and engage customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skilled in desktop publishing tools and graphic design software.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance
04.2023 - Current
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
Graphic Designer
Oscar's Printing
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Selected colors and themes adding functionality to create new designs.
- Managed numerous projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Developed, designed, laid out, and produced a variety of technical illustrations forbrochures, banners, and signs
- Prepared final print-ready image files to send to production.
Intern Copywriter
Liaison International
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Wrote clear, concise copy for ads and marketing materials
- Worked closely with Graphic Designers to ensure their message was clear
- Met with clients to understand their customer message, brand voice and targetaudience
- Worked with clients to edit and modify copy to meet their content expectations andrequirements
- Collaborated with PR and marketing to brainstorm and develop a variety ofmarketing materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising/ Minor in Graphic Design
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI04.2023
Skills
- Project management
- Brand image management
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving
- Image editing
- Deadline adherence
- All of Adobe Applications
- Time management
- Website Design
- Digital Imagery
- Honest and Dependable
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance
04.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer
Oscar's Printing
11.2022 - 04.2023
Intern Copywriter
Liaison International
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising/ Minor in Graphic Design
Michigan State University