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Kristen Smith

Abbeville,SC

Summary

Detail-oriented and creative Graphic Designer with hands-on experience in art production, branding, and screen print design. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a strong foundation in preparing print-ready artwork, creating original designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. Known for balancing creative vision with technical accuracy, managing tight deadlines, and delivering designs that meet both aesthetic and production standards. Passionate about thoughtful design, continuous learning, and solving visual problems through clean, effective solutions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Production

ProTowels
11.2021 - Current
  • Collaborate with internal teams and clients to produce high-quality artwork for screen printing and other print applications, ensuring brand consistency across all deliverables.
  • Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop) to adjust, format, and finalize customer-supplied files for production, adhering to print specifications and tight turnaround times.
  • Communicate directly with clients to clarify artwork needs, provide proofs, and implement revisions efficiently, balancing creative vision with practical execution.
  • Maintain fast-paced production workflow, consistently meeting daily deadlines while upholding quality and accuracy standards.
  • Occasionally develop original designs and custom artwork tailored to client requests and applying creative problem-solving to deliver effective visual solutions.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self Employed Web
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided custom graphic design services for individuals and small businesses, including logo design, photo editing, and branding.
  • Worked closely with clients—often with little or no creative direction—to bring ideas to life through original design solutions tailored to their goals.
  • Managed all aspects of the design process independently, from concept development to file delivery, ensuring professional quality and clear communication.
  • Applied technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to create print-ready assets for a variety of uses, including screen printing and digital media.
  • Built client trust through reliable communication, creative flexibility, and timely delivery of work.

Graphic Design Intern

Wu-10 Graphics
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supported the design and production of screen-printed graphics for apparel and promotional items at a small, fast-paced print shop.
  • Created original artwork and reimagined existing designs for client projects, learning to adapt styles for different audiences and print methods.
  • Assisted in preparing print-ready files using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, gaining hands-on experience with color separations, vector conversions, and layout optimization.
  • Shadowed senior designers and print technicians to develop a foundational understanding of the screen printing process from concept to final product.
  • Learned to manage creative feedback and revisions efficiently while balancing multiple design tasks under tight deadlines.

Education

Associate of Science - Commercial And Advertising Art

Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
08-2024

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Logo Design & Brand Identity
  • Typography & Layout Design
  • Screen Print Design & Color Separation
  • Print-Ready File Preparation
  • Concept Development & Visual Problem-Solving
  • Multi-Platform Design (print, apparel,digital)
  • Time Management & Meeting Tight Deadlines
  • Attention to Detail & Quality Control

Timeline

Graphic Design Intern

Wu-10 Graphics
01.2024 - 07.2024

Art Production

ProTowels
11.2021 - Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self Employed Web
01.2021 - Current

Associate of Science - Commercial And Advertising Art

Piedmont Technical College

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