Mike Soful
Akron,OH
Summary
Adept at transforming client visions into compelling design solutions, my tenure at GDI showcased my proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and collaborative teamwork. By optimizing material use, I significantly cut costs, while my designs consistently exceeded expectations, marrying creativity with practicality in high-stakes environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Designer / Manager
GDI
09.2004 - Current
- Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality design solutions.
- Determined best use of graphics and fabricated elements.
- Executed designs that adhered to clients overall creative vision and technical requirements.
- Created dynamic proposals highlighting the visual style and build type of client projects
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive material analysis.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite fo develop designs and visual assets.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Graphic Designer
Louis and Partners Design
04.2001 - 07.2004
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Managed layout and production including press approvals for a product catalog.
- Completed final touches for projects such as illustrations and font selection.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Junior Graphic Designer
Caler & Company
08.1998 - 03.2001
- Developed print materials such as brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
Education
Associate of Arts - Visual Communications
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA06.1993
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Color theory
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital Rendering
- Problem-Solving
- Deadline-oriented
- Client Relations
- Quality Control
Timeline
Production Designer / Manager
GDI
09.2004 - Current
Graphic Designer
Louis and Partners Design
04.2001 - 07.2004
Junior Graphic Designer
Caler & Company
08.1998 - 03.2001
Associate of Arts - Visual Communications
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
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