Matthew Elbon
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 16 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Blizzard Entertainment
01.2023 - Current
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in graphic design.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and faster project turnaround times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all company materials.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
Senior Graphic Designer
Evil Geniuses
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative and visually compelling marketing materials.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
- Delivered high-quality designs on tight deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
Senior Art Director
Digitas
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Creative lead for both PlayStation and T-Mobile Business.
- Directed creative teams for successful product launches, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling across all channels.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality design solutions within tight deadlines.
- Managed multiple external and internal artists, including animators and UX and UI creatives.
Art Director
Indigo Slate
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Directed the creative branding for Microsoft Education ABM.
- Improved brand consistency by developing and implementing comprehensive visual guidelines across all platforms.
- Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
- Elevated brand awareness by creating visually striking marketing materials for print and digital campaigns.
- Led rebranding initiatives that effectively communicated company values while maintaining a contemporary aesthetic appeal.
Senior Art Director
WE Communications
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Directed the visual identity that would be used in social media, email, and web banners.
- Developed comprehensive style guides to maintain consistent brand identity across multiple platforms.
- Directed creative teams for successful product launches, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling across all channels.
Art Director
Wunderman
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Played a vital role in creating promotional graphics and interactive email designs for Xbox and Microsoft Surface.
- Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
- Enhanced overall design quality by mentoring junior designers and providing constructive feedback on their work.
- Increased customer engagement through the development of eye-catching social media graphics and ad campaigns.
Graphic Designer
Rusty George Creative
09.2014 - 11.2015
- With the agency being small in scale, my role ranged from creating logos, signage, print material, and packaging for small to mid size businesses in the Puget Sound.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Led rebranding efforts from concept to execution, resulting in a cohesive new brand identity that garnered positive industry recognition.
Graphic Designer
Oracle
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with developers to create responsive email designs for Safeway and Realtor.com.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and faster project turnaround times.
Senior Graphic Designer
Wunderman
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative and visually compelling marketing materials for Xbox, Windows, and Office.
- The designs ranged from animated banners, presentation decks, print material, and email designs.
- Mentored junior designers to foster their professional growth and enhance team productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WAAssociate of Arts - Graphic Design
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IASkills
- Logo design
- Trend Research
- Project management abilities
- Digital graphics
- Illustration
- Production Layouts
- Website graphics
- PC and Mac platforms
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Blizzard Entertainment
01.2023 - Current
Senior Graphic Designer
Evil Geniuses
04.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Art Director
Digitas
05.2019 - 04.2021
Art Director
Indigo Slate
11.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Art Director
WE Communications
05.2018 - 11.2018
Art Director
Wunderman
11.2015 - 05.2018
Graphic Designer
Rusty George Creative
09.2014 - 11.2015
Graphic Designer
Oracle
09.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Graphic Designer
Wunderman
08.2008 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Seattle Central Community College
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Western Iowa Tech Community College