Mary Miller

Specializing in: Corporate Publication Design and Production, including Annual Reports Corporate-Sponsored Print Ads Corporate-Sponsored Event Materials - Invites, Banners, Programs, etc. Logo Designs and Identity, Brochures, Postcard Design & Mailings (Direct Mail). Most recent, Custom Apparel Design - artwork for Athletic Wear, Community Events, etc.

Job Responsibilities include:
• Work with clients directly and/or remotely to discuss projects and creative concepts
• Establish time line and ensure that a quality product is delivered within that time line
• Adhere to Corporate Guidelines where applicable
• Develop layouts; Create illustrations, charts; Retouch and reformat photos, etc.
• Collaborate with various printers and prepare files for print
• Create order forms and catalog pages for custom apparel and gear

Clients include: Comcast, California and Western Division, Minnesota Twin Cities, Independence Regions; Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, RE/MAX, Vernon Hills High School, Designs Done Write – Custom Apparel & More

Hired as keyline/paste up artist. Transitioned to Production Artist when the Mac was introduced to the graphics’ world. From there, promoted to Designer and later, Senior Designer.

Job Responsibilities Included:
• Communicate with internal clients, as well as co-workers, to discuss projects and concepts
• Manage multiple projects, taking them from concept to print
• Maintain Allstate Corporate Guidelines/Standards
• Review printer proofs and press approvals
• Train and become efficient in new design software programs

Projects Included:
Forms Design; Employee Publications; Corporate Collateral/Brochures; Logo Designs for Company Entities; Sales’ Design Packages for Conferences – these included: logo designs for the site, poster design/illustration, stationery, promotional items, etc.


SKILLS
• Creative and versatile designer able to adapt to any work setting
• Experienced in Corporate Branding
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Able to handle multiple projects and work within tight deadlines
• Strong production skills – attention to detail and file construction
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop as well as Quark Xpress.