Jordan Adams
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dependable in and outside of the job, recognized for consistency in productivity while exhibiting a positive attitude in light of challenging situations. Exhibits exemplary work ethic, problem solving an willingness to learn new processes and techniques which enhance business and team efforts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Director
John Deere
Raleigh, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the creation of visual design elements for national and international advertising campaigns.
- Collaborated with creative design team to complete projects on tight deadlines.
- Brainstormed with team members and special project managers to provide unique concepts and designs.
- Maintained accurate specs by adhering to print and art specification standards.
- Acted as senior lead to creative partners on photography and film shoots.
- Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
- Trained new creatives on responsibilities, agency procedures, and client guidelines.
- Translated marketing objectives into creative strategies, designs and plans.
- Worked with creative directors to develop design solutions.
- Approved art layouts, copy design and illustrative work for publication.
- Reviewed and approved designs, artwork and content developed by creative team.
Graphic Designer
Freelance
Raleigh, NC
01.2012 - Current
- High proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
- Consulted with clients to define design requirements and manage product development projects.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Created beautiful, interactive print-ready graphics for licensed products to sell in retail stores and outlets.
- Directed advertisement, banner and signage projects from conceptualization to final delivery.
- Formatted print and web applications designs and media to deliver production-ready graphics.
- Maintained company website and updated with newly designed products and corporate announcements.
Art Director
Anheuser-Busch
Greenville, NC
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with over 42 employees and managed over 250 accounts providing advertising elements and marketing plans.
- Collaborated with creative design team to complete projects on tight deadlines.
- Brainstormed with team members and special project managers to provide unique concepts and designs.
- Maintained accurate specs by adhering to print and art specification standards.
- Acted as senior lead to creative partners on photography and film shoots.
- Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
- Trained new creatives on responsibilities, agency procedures and client guidelines.
- Conferred with creative art department heads to discuss client requirements and coordinate creative activities.
- Translated marketing objectives into creative strategies, designs and plans.
- Worked with creative directors to develop design solutions.
- Approved art layouts, copy design and illustrative work for publication.
- Reviewed and approved designs, artwork and content developed by creative team.
Lead Designer
Anheuser-Busch
Greenville, NC
02.2012 - 02.2015
- High proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
- Consulted with clients to define design requirements and manage product development projects.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Created beautiful, interactive print-ready graphics for licensed products to sell in retail stores and outlets.
- Directed advertisement, banner and signage projects from conceptualization to final delivery.
- Formatted print and web applications designs and media to deliver production-ready graphics.
- Maintained company website and updated with newly designed products and corporate announcements.
Education
Master of Arts - Media Design
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL05.2011
Skills
- Marketing familiarity
- Relationship selling
- Product and service knowledge
- Post-sales support
- Time management ability
- Flexible schedule
- Computer expertise
- Client account management
- Customer retention abilities
- Account management understanding
- Prospecting and networking skills
- Negotiations
- Product merchandising
- Sales monitoring
- Growth tracking
- Event planning and execution
- Logo creation
- Digital graphics
- Corporate branding
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Adobe Creative Suite proficient (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, etc)
- RIP software proficient (Fiery efi, Onyx, Wasatch, Caldera, etc)
- Advertising familiarity
- Graphic and Media Design
- Inventory management
- Event calendar management
- Guest relations
- Cost estimating
- Special events planning
- Records maintenance
- Time management
- Large and small format printer proficient
- Layout and design
Websites
Timeline
Art Director
John Deere
06.2022 - Current
Art Director
Anheuser-Busch
02.2015 - 02.2020
Lead Designer
Anheuser-Busch
02.2012 - 02.2015
Graphic Designer
Freelance
01.2012 - Current
Master of Arts - Media Design
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Full Sail University