adidas – SLD

Senior Graphic Designer
Indianapolis, IN
09.2010 – Present

Use original and creative thinking to direct and develop concepts and new ideas in line with the overall adidas Branded product strategy

Analyze market trends and consumer needs and incorporate them into the concept process

Provide timely responses (service) and communication to internal and external customers regarding deadlines and for delivery of product line artwork.

Work closely with Corporate Creative Staff and management personnel and execute provided design direction

Work in a variety of graphic styles across lines of product throughout the creation process

Direct and mentor other SLD designers to assist in developing new ideas and driving the overall business

MediaSauce

Interactive Designer
Carmel, IN
07.2008 – 09.2010

Utilize knowledge of brand development  to design logos, print collateral, product packaging and 
websites that align the client’s visual identity with its “Brand Personality”

Work closely with Account Managers, Creative Directors, Developers and other Designers to translate client’s needs into functional website design

Created and maintained a resource library that is still accessible to all MediaSauce employees

Progressive
Design
Apparel

Design Team Leader
Indianapolis, IN
06.2004 – 07.2008

Oversaw staff off three graphic designers

Established the conceptual and stylistic direction for all projects that were produced in-house

Created graphics for web, print and marketing materials

Scouted, hired and trained freelance designers in order to achieve an optimal finished product

Managed all design department workflow and assigned specific tasks to design team members

Created an interviewing process and training program tailored specifically for graphic designers

Lead the development and implementation of an archiving system that maximized company-wide efficiency

T-Shirt 1

Graphic Designer
Terre Haute, IN
02.2001 – 06.2004

Conceived, created, prepared and output artwork for screen printing

Managed workload within the constraints of short deadlines

Worked with clients and sales staff; starting with the initial sale, formulated ideas, created artwork, and saw every project through to the finished product

Advisor to print shop staff as well as oversaw all aspects of production

Used knowledge of production techniques to create an efficient and more lucrative work environment

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