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Jason Barry

Seneca, SC

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Over 15 years of experience in print design, advertising, logo & brand identity creation. Worked with clients such as Toyo Tires, Ryobi Power Tools and The Home Depot. I specialize in clever, sophisticated and modern design.

More than 5 years experience as “brand captain” supervising junior and contract graphic designers and maintaining brand standards for national consumer power tool brand.

Expert competency levels in Adobe Creative Cloud programs like Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Design award recognition from American Advertising Federation, In-House Agency Forum, North American Retail Hardware Association and iheartlogos.com.

Aiming to build a relationship with companies that see the value of a professional brand. I work best one-on-one, no design-by-committee please. Past clients appreciate my creative input, efficiency, curiosity and my commitment to on-time delivery.

Open for freelance and full time opportunities.
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts Recognition
  
  Miami University
  
  2001
Experience
- Art Director
  
  Torque Creative
  
  Anderson, SC
  
  Aug 2008 - Present (13 years 9 months)
  
  Led creative efforts on new product launch including brand identity design and in-store sales pieces. Coordinate with fellow designers to streamline creative workflow. Key industry experience includes packaging design for power tools category.
- Art Director
  
  the bounce agency
  
  Greenville, SC
  
  Feb 2006 - Jul 2008 (2 years 5 months)
  
  Art directed award-winning advertising for regional hospital system. Key client industries included luxury real estate, financial services, healthcare and travel & tourism.
- Freelance Graphic Designer
  
  N/A
  
  North Canton, OH
  
  Nov 2002 - May 2006 (3 years 6 months)
  
  Created award-winning advertising and design for community theatre including development and roll-out of an all new brand identity.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Crowl Montgomery & Clark
  
  North Canton, OH
  
  May 2001 - Feb 2006 (4 years 9 months)
  
  Worked autonomously, assuming many of the roles traditionally held by an Art Director. Provided creative concepts and designs for clients in financial services, automotive aftermarket, recreation and furniture industries.
Awards

North American Retail Hardware Association 2013: Gold | In House Agency Forum 2011: Gold | AAF Addy™ Awards

2010: Silver,

2009: "Best of Show" and Gold,

2008: Silver,

2007: Silver,

2006: Silver,

2005: "Judge's Award" and Gold,

2004: "Best of Show" and Gold
Industries
- Advertising
- Retail
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