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Graphic Designer with 22-years experience
Samantha Allinson
Chicago, IL
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Senior Graphic Designer & Production Designer with 22 years of experience delivering branding, packaging, and high-volume print production solutions. Expert in graphic design, production design, pre-press workflows, variable data production, and marketing design for print and digital campaigns. Proven track record of increasing revenue, improving production efficiency, and leading complex creative projects from concept through final production.
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Skills:
Graphic Design
Print Design
Branding Design
Digital Design
Packaging Design
Production Design
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects
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Education
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BACHELOR OF ARTS GRAPHIC DESIGNColumbia College2011
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Experience
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Senior Graphic DesignerBag Tags, Inc.May 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)• Promoted to Senior Graphic Designer in 2022 to oversee pre-press production for high-volume event credential programs.
• Design complex credential systems incorporating variable data, photo integration, and QR/barcode tracking.
• Streamlined production workflows restoring productivity and revenue levels following pandemic disruptions.
• Produce multi-channel design assets including custom lanyards, credentials, and promotional materials.
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Branding and Design ManagerHarris Theater for Music and DanceDec 2015 - Oct 2020 (4 years 10 months)• Promoted to Branding & Design Manager in 2019 after leading successful creative campaigns.
• Designed sponsorship presentation that generated $150,000 in new revenue.
• Led development of seasonal brand identity systems used across print, digital, and marketing campaigns.
• Reduced production costs by $2,500 by bringing television commercial production in-house.
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Production DesignerMaurice Sporting GoodsDec 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years)• Designed packaging and product graphics for national sporting goods brands.
• Developed production-ready artwork meeting strict manufacturing specifications.
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Graphic DesignerRanda AccessoriesJul 2002 - Oct 2012 (10 years 3 months)• Designed packaging graphics and dielines for various accessories and brands.
• Promoted from Administrative Assistant to Graphic Designer in 2004.
• Developed private-label brand identities and retail packaging systems.
• Created 2D and 3D store fixture renderings for client presentations.
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Awards
American Package Design Award 2012
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On Coroflot@samanthaallinson, member since 2010
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