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Hi, I’m
Lindsay Seamans
Designer
Charlotte,NC
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.
Henry David Thoreau
Summary
Experienced Graphic Designer with 16 years of expertise in developing engaging print and digital deliverables. Known for innovative thinking and creative problem-solving, with a solid understanding of design principles across various mediums. Demonstrates strong leadership in managing teams and projects, consistently enhancing business performance through strategic design solutions. Eager to leverage a well-rounded skill set in design, communication, and attention to detail to contribute to an organization's success.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Foundation Partners Group
Graphic Designer
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborate with marketing and content teams to design impactful print and digital materials.
- Create logos, brochures, and business cards, ensuring consistent brand identity.
- Managed extensive asset library, ensuring accurate and accessible design files for effective brand implementation across diverse locations
- Conceptualized and executed comprehensive branding strategies, unifying visual identity across print and digital platforms
- Spearhead creation of impactful print and digital materials, elevating brand identity across 230+ locations in 20 states
- Drive sales team success through targeted marketing initiatives, contributing to $2m sales goal achievement
- Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance UI/UX for multiple brand sites, boosting digital presence
- Worked with Senior Leadership to boost productivity through McKinsey & Company Wave Initiatives
Guizmo Designs (parent company of Charlotte Vehicle Wraps and Web Design Charlotte)
Creative Director
05.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Optimized pre-press, color matching, and RIP file production processes, enhancing efficiency and quality in design deliverables.
- Drove revenue growth through strategic design of branded items, including impactful logotypes and printed materials for key clients.
- Mentored and guided 4 design members, fostering professional growth and leveraging individual talents to elevate project outcomes.
- Partnered with account managers to deeply understand client needs, ensuring alignment of creative concepts with business objectives.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
Park Signs
General Manager & Graphic Designer
07.2014 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Led design projects for signs and large-scale applications, transforming a $75k net loss into $100k profit through strategic planning and execution.
- Evaluated operations and financial performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to optimize expenses and maintain budgets effectively.
- Supervised employees, providing constructive feedback and counsel to enhance efficiency and foster professional growth within the team.
- Attended industry events to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Oversaw design projects for signs and large-scale applications, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. Implemented creative solutions.
- Managed daily operations, coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives. Fostered a collaborative work environment.
Awards Express
Graphic Designer
04.2008 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Conceptualized visuals from design briefs, ensuring timely completion and high-quality output on design projects ranging from apparel, banners and signs, to logos.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and customers to refine images, fonts, and layouts using latest design software.
- Worked with over 30 local businesses, schools and organizations, ensuring final graphics were visually appealing and on-brand, significantly improving client satisfaction.
Education
Art Institute of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Bachelors of Art in Graphic Design with Honors
09.2004 - 12.2007
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- UI and UX Design
- HTML and CSS Knowledge
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- Infographics Creation
- Presentation Design
- Digital Graphics
- Visual Design
- Print Graphics
- Branding Strategies
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- Servant Leadership Masterclass, Tech Fleet - 2024
- Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide, IDxF - 2021
- User Research - Methods and Best Practices, IDxF - 2021
- UX Management: Strategy and Tactics, IDxF - 2021, IDxF - 2021
- UI Design Patterns for Successful Software, IDxF - 2021
- Data-Driven Design: Quantitative Research for UX, IDxF - 2021
- Mobile User Experience (UX) Design, IDxF - 2021
- Interaction Design for Usability, IDxF - 2021
- Human-Computer Interaction – HCI, IDxF - 2021
- Accessibility: How to Design for All, IDxF - 2021
Volunteer Experience
Product Strategy Apprentice | Tech Fleet - Remote, 05/2024 - 08/2024
- Worked alongside product strategy leads to define scope and deliverables for Tech Fleet project: Life Beautified.
- Assisted leads with creating objectives to define the problem statement and project timelines.
- Additional tasks included working on user stories, user flows, user cases, KPIs and QA testing during two week planned sprints.
Design Lead | Aimset - Remote, 04/2024 - 05/2024
- Collaborated with team members during a four week sprint project of the team's choosing.
- Worked alongside project manager and research teams to create a final prototype of our project that garnered the team a third place award.
- Oversaw and managed a diverse team of five designers with varying levels of experience and coordinated efforts across multiple time zones.
Graphic Designer | Catchafire - Remote, 10/2020 - 09/2023
- Provides graphic design services for non-profits located throughout the world.
- Prepares rough drafts and presents creative ideas.
- Continuously manages various projects, including infographics, annual reports, and website audits.
Software
Figma
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Wordpress
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Languages
English
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Foundation Partners Group
09.2021 - Current
Creative Director
Guizmo Designs (parent company of Charlotte Vehicle Wraps and Web Design Charlotte)
05.2019 - 09.2021
General Manager & Graphic Designer
Park Signs
07.2014 - 05.2019
Graphic Designer
Awards Express
04.2008 - 07.2014
Art Institute of Charlotte
Bachelors of Art in Graphic Design with Honors
09.2004 - 12.2007
- Servant Leadership Masterclass, Tech Fleet - 2024
- Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide, IDxF - 2021
- User Research - Methods and Best Practices, IDxF - 2021
- UX Management: Strategy and Tactics, IDxF - 2021, IDxF - 2021
- UI Design Patterns for Successful Software, IDxF - 2021
- Data-Driven Design: Quantitative Research for UX, IDxF - 2021
- Mobile User Experience (UX) Design, IDxF - 2021
- Interaction Design for Usability, IDxF - 2021
- Human-Computer Interaction – HCI, IDxF - 2021
- Accessibility: How to Design for All, IDxF - 2021
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