Reginald Turner
Visual Creative Illustrator & Designer
Dallas,TX
Summary
Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final
delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful
and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over
[Number] years of industry success. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at
fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company
success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Graphic Designer/ Illustration
Granny's Sweet Potato Pie
Dallas, TX
01.2010 - Current
- Added illustrations to company marketing collateral and promotional materials that reflected unified company brand
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus and depth
- Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities
- Transformed ideas into high-quality digital Illustrations and sketch creations to fulfill client requests
- Applied artistic and illustrative techniques to print, electronic and digital media
- Used Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign design program to create images for use in diverse clients' marketing campaigns
- Used Maya and Autodesk to develop product mockups and prototype designs
- Reviewed daily rushes and made notes regarding potential changes or improvements needed before editing began.
- Worked closely with suppliers and vendors on sourcing materials needed for product development.
- Developed 3D models using CAD software for a variety of components from concept through prototyping stages.
- Maintained records of all design changes throughout the development process.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for design projects, ensuring clear communication of design intent and manufacturing instructions.
Creative Artist & Visualization
Toll Brothers Inc.
Dallas, TX
12.2005 - 12.2009
- Monitored quality assurance processes throughout production process to ensure accuracy of final product deliverables.
- Conducted user testing sessions with customers to evaluate effectiveness of designs produced.
- Participated in weekly team meetings discussing upcoming projects and challenges faced by the department.
- Edited existing artwork to meet client specifications.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions with team members to generate ideas for new projects.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite software to bring designs to life in both print and web formats.
- Adapted quickly to changing customer requirements during projects.
- Identified potential improvements in existing processes or systems related to design workflows.
- Developed creative concepts and visual designs for various marketing campaigns.
- Created digital artwork, illustrations, logos, and other visuals for a variety of projects.
- Produced original art pieces in various mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and digital media.
- Created detailed sketches and plans as a foundation for final artworks.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Design and Visual Communications
Mountain View College
Dallas, TXStoryboard and Development
Richland College
Dallas, TXDesign and Visual Communications
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TXDesign and Visual Communications
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TXSkills
- Originality and Creativity
- Rough Sketching
- Illustration Preparation
- Information Research
- Digital Image Generation
- Design Mockups
- Image Archiving
- Idea Visualization and Brainstorming
- Chart and Graph Development
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Design development
- Creative Thinking
- Technical drawing
- Solution Development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingQuote
Don’t fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.
Bruce Lee
Timeline
Creative Graphic Designer/ Illustration
Granny's Sweet Potato Pie
01.2010 - Current
Creative Artist & Visualization
Toll Brothers Inc.
12.2005 - 12.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Design and Visual Communications
Mountain View College
Storyboard and Development
Richland College
Design and Visual Communications
Brookhaven College
Design and Visual Communications
The University of Texas At Dallas
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