Graphic Artist
Open To Work
Leigh Catchepaugh
Reminders Publishing, LLC
Agawam,MA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Immediately
Desired Job Title
Graphic ArtistGraphic Artist
40
years of professional experience
Innovative professional with a robust foundation in graphic design and artistic flair. Known for complex problem-solving and effective collaboration, contributing to successful advertising campaigns and visually compelling publications.
Work History
Graphic Artist
8 Years 2 Months- Designed engaging graphics for print and digital publications, enhancing visual appeal and brand identity.
- Created advertisements, brochures and logo designs to promote new products and programs.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Found and utilized online resources to recover text and graphics from files built in software we didn't have.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Collaborated with sales staff to create visually appealing designs for print and digital media, meeting project deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Uploaded articles and graphics from print publications to company website.
Graphic Artist
32 Years 1 Month- Began job using phototypositors, stat camera, hot wax and border tape, quickly advanced to using MacIntosh Classics and continued through iMac 2012s.
- Was responsible for recommending, setting up and maintaining MacIntosh computers for Art and Editorial staff from 1996 through 2018.
- Used Quark XPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create images and layouts.
- Collaborated with sales staff to create visually appealing designs for print and digital media, meeting project deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite expertise
Graphic design
Print design
Visual storytelling
Layout design
Creative design
Brand strategy
Photography composition
Stock photography
Image sourcing
Print production
Design troubleshooting
Project coordination
Problem solving
PC and mac platforms
Artistic flair
Cross-platform design
Team collaboration
Timeline
Graphic Artist
Reminders Publishing, LLC
05.2018 - 07.2026Read More
Graphic Artist
Reminder Publications, Inc.
04.1986 - 05.2018Read More
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Arts from Fine Art
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