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Rachel Ruhlman

Chesterfield,MI

Summary

As a passionate and experienced graphic designer based in Michigan, I specialize in creating visually compelling designs that elevate brand identities and engage audiences. With expertise in logo design, brand identity, print materials, digital banners, and social media content, I am committed to delivering customized design solutions that align with business goals and leave a lasting impact.


I prioritize collaboration and aim to deeply understand client visions to produce high-quality, innovative designs that resonate. My goal is to bring creativity and strategic thinking to every project, ensuring designs not only look great but also perform effectively in reaching and engaging target audiences.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Creative and Design

GAT Marketing
06.2023 - Current


  • Spearhead the entire logo design process, including concept ideation, sketching, refinement, and final production, ensuring a unique, versatile, and visually impactful result.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand creative vision and deliver design solutions that exceed expectations and meet brand goals.
  • Review both individual and team creative work, ensuring consistency with brand standards and maintaining high-quality design execution.
  • Analyze and assess the performance of ad creatives against key performance indicators (KPIs), providing recommendations for optimization and improvement.
  • Lead projects from concept through to completion, managing both short-term and long-term design initiatives with a focus on quality and deadlines.
  • Facilitate and oversee weekly team meetings, providing leadership, feedback, and guidance to direct reports to ensure project success and team alignment.

Graphic Designer

GAT Marketing
04.2021 - 11.2023
  • Create visually compelling print advertisements using Adobe Photoshop, ensuring files are prepared and delivered to publisher ad portals in accordance with specifications.
  • Develop dynamic and visually engaging layouts for product catalogs and manuals in Adobe InDesign, adhering to brand guidelines and design standards.
  • Enhance and retouch existing photography in Adobe Photoshop to elevate visual appeal and maximize user engagement.
  • Contribute to cross-functional marketing, sales, and operations meetings, providing design input and collaborating on strategic initiatives.
  • Design website mockups for desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms using Figma, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.
  • Conceptualize and design logos, infographics, posters, and other marketing collateral, aligning with brand identity and business objectives.
  • Design digital banner ads with appropriate sizing and formatting for distribution across various platforms, ensuring visual consistency and effectiveness.

Graphic Designer

Play-place Autism & Special Needs Center
08.2017 - 03.2020

• Develop visual concepts for print and digital media, including social media graphics, website elements, brochures, flyers, and posters.

• Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.

• Assist in maintaining consistency of brand identity across all materials, ensuring design elements adhere to established style guides.

• Collaborated with clients to conceptualize and develop tailored graphic design solutions that align with their vision and brand objectives.

• Led and supported a team of graphic design interns, offering direction and constructive feedback to foster skill development and project success.

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Communications

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
05-2014

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, etc)
  • Procreate (for digital illustration)
  • Branding & Visual Identity Design
  • Logo Design & Typography
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Decision-making
  • Image Editing & Retouching
  • Creative Direction & Design Strategy
  • Social Media Graphics & Banner Ads
  • Concept Development & Ideation

Timeline

Director of Creative and Design

GAT Marketing
06.2023 - Current

Graphic Designer

GAT Marketing
04.2021 - 11.2023

Graphic Designer

Play-place Autism & Special Needs Center
08.2017 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - Graphic Communications

Macomb Community College
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