Coroflot

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Graphic Packaging International
Creative Designer
Irvine, CA • May 2008 to present

Working with clients to establish visual communication needs based on strategy, company goals, and budgets. Organizing and directing projects with clients, staff and vendors to successfully execute design solutions.

Originating complete design systems. Working from inception through completion. Adapting systems for various forms of packaging and printing methods (offset lithography, flexography and rotogravure).

Contributing to multi-divisional packaging innovation efforts involving collaboration with other graphic designers, structural designers, sales, clients and production. Developing innovative packaging that targets better functionality, increased sustainability, unique shelf presence and diverse material usage.

Art directing photographers and stylists. Shooting in-house photography when budget restraints warrant the exclusion of professional photography.

Altivity Packaging, LLC.
Graphic Design Manager
Irvine, CA • Sept. 2001 to May 2008

Responsible for West Coast graphic design support. Managed and executed graphic design projects and accounts. Successfully balanced multiple simultaneous projects. Supported clients, sales staff and management with content and design creation: packaging design, logo design, sell sheets, brochures, media kits, PowerPoint presentations, promotional materials, trade show booths, charts and mockups.

DMR
Senior Graphic Designer
San Jose, CA • July 1994 to Sept. 2001
Developed corporate identity and branding programs consisting of stationery, business forms, signage, packaging and other applicable word mark use.

Created designs and illustrations for product packaging, wordmarks, letter-forms, point of purchase displays, brochures, news letters, presentations and trade shows. Built production files to transfer to prepress and service bureaus.