Education
BFA Graphic Design
James Madison University
August 2018 - May 2022
BFA Studio Art
James Madison University
August 2018 - May 2022
Experience
DOLLAR TREE
Packaging Designer
October 2023 - Present
- Design materials for packaging, branding and print media, ensuring they are print-ready and of high quality.
- Stand beside marketing, photography, and client teams to brainstorm and generate creative ideas for design projects, taking into consideration relevant trends, target audiences, and project goals.
- Utilize graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite as well as other relevant tools, to create and edit designs.
- Stay updated on design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to ensure designs remain current and engaging.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, adhering to project timelines and deadlines.
- After showing design and professional capabilities, I train and mentor new employees on company processe, programs, technology, and design.
- I am the lead designer of many large departments including: Pet supplies, Crafts, Christmas, Textiles, and household disposables.
THE ADDISON GROUP
Creative Director
May 2022 - Present
- Design materials for digital and print media, ensuring they are print-ready and of high quality.
- Stand beside marketing, photography, and client teams to brainstorm and generate creative ideas for design projects, taking into consideration relevant trends, target audiences, and project goals.
- Utilize graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite as well as other relevant tools, to create and edit designs.
- Web design on Squarespace, where I created upwards of 50 websites and counting for a large variety of industries. These websites relied on a high level of visual web design skills, knowledge of SEO, and CSS code.
- Stay updated on design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to ensure designs remain current and engaging.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, adhering to project timelines and deadlines.
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Branded Content Assistant
January 2021 - May 2022
- Design assistant role that consisted of designing print media including branded marks, information cards for students, banners, fliers, school flags, and pages in multiple issues of the Madison Magazine.
- Attended various meetings, photo shoots, and events that directly dealt with design projects.
- Had the opportunity to collaborate with personnel in marketing, design, copywriting, photography, and various other roles to inform projects.
& If you want your own digital copy or to print…