Graphic Design Professional

Sarah Scott

Pershing, IN

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Adding artistic vision, graphic design, leadership, and management skills to teams engaged in creating on-brand, eye-catching visual solutions.
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts Illustration and graphic design focus
  
  Columbus College of Art & Design
  
  1998
Experience
- ART AND DIGITAL MANAGER
  
  Super Color Digital
  
  Las Vegas NV, United States
  
  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
- PRINCIPAL MANAGER CREATIVE SERVICES
  
  WMS Gaming
  
  Chicago IL, United States
  
  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
- PROMOTIONS CREATIVE ASSISTANT
  
  The Grand Group
  
  Chicago IL, United States
  
  Develop creative content for national campaign promotional materials: * Logo and brand development * Presentation mock-ups * Marker rendering and original illustration
- DESIGNER
  
  Nightingale-Conant
  
  Niles IL, United States
  
  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
- GRAPHIC DESIGNER
  
  Draper, Inc.
  
  Spiceland IN, United States
  
  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
Awards

• Nominated for Rising Star Award, Casino Enterprise Management Magazine’s Great Women of Gaming 2010

• Lead Designer on the Grand Group’s Thomas the Tank Engine “SurPrize Station” campaign, nominated for “Best Marketing Campaign of the Year 2001” by the Toy Industry Association

• Member of WMS Team of the Quarter Award 2009
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