Sarah Scott

Creative lead and art manager for the Las Vegas location of national large format print and display solutions company: * Lead and mentor a team of pre-press, production, and junior artists * Research and develop custom graphics and signage components * Act as a direct client liaison and conduct client presentations * Provide creative direction and set up for print * Drive the concept for automotive dealership original graphics * Art-direct and design creative projects: gaming machine collateral, sell-sheets, fabric structures, LED signs, displays, frames, wallpapers, and large-scale banners * Aid in developing new Standard Operating Procedure improvement processes and create internal training documents * Direct color correction and trouble-shoot files * Hold interviews, and recommend hiring Create graphic skills test for candidates * Archive and manage files with Cyrious, MediaBank, and Filemaker * Quality-check all prototypes and final prints

Lead the print and creative services aspects of the art department: Product Development: * Direct all aspects of design using an iterative process in conjunction-with licensors, mechanical engineers, and development studios for slot machine art components including LCD software and animations, dig-ital and screen-printed materials, such as facades, decals, reel strips, and large-format signs * Supervise development of multiple configurations and translation requirements for domestic and international markets * Prioritize multiple projects from concept to completion * Evaluate competitive products, seek innovation in print techniques, and stay current with trends * Provide support to the marketing department WMS Continued: People Development: * Art direct and manage a team of 7 designers and production artists both on-site and remotely * Collaborate with internal teams and external sources to ensure all components stay on schedule * Conduct 360º evaluations, conflict resolution, and recognition of the staff * Develop training manuals, process documentation, and succession plans Quality Assurance: * Ensure accuracy of all copy, art, typography, part numbers, templates, technical specifications, and legal requirements * Proof and approve color print samples, including attend off-site press checks * Release parts into production via Oracle Business Environment * Ensure all materials pass functional testing for fire rating and electronic testing * Account for purchase requisitions and budget considerations

Develop creative content for national campaign promotional materials: * Logo and brand development * Presentation mock-ups * Marker rendering and original illustration

Creative content development for audio/video motivational product package design: * Direct mail kit design * Catalog design and layout * Magazine advertisement spread layout * Spot illustration * Pre-press for print production

Print designer within the marketing department of manufacturer of Window Shades, AV Equipment, and Gym Equipment: * Create advertisements and sales support collateral: catalogs, presenta-tions, brochures, mailings, contact sheets, educational materials, white papers, and case studies * Create and manage the outsourcing of physical samples of fabric swatch cards, hardware samples, and fabric kits * Maintain online web library for fabrics and downloadable content * Create icons and logos, maintaining brand standards * Print in-house for external mailings on Ricoh printer