Lead Graphic Designer, Taylor Communications

Bloomington, IL — April 2013 - April 2024
Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time
Supervisor: Mark Schuler, (309) 336-9654

• Served as Project Manager and Lead Designer for the creative team on original design projects.

• Designed a wide range of original customer products, including brochures, letters, flyers, and social media graphics, adhering to production specifications and branding guidelines.

• Developed and implemented a streamlined process for sharing creative files, enabling more efficient and accessible access across multiple teams.

• Created and presented original creative concepts and sales presentations to both internal teams and external clients.

• Designed and presented tailored PowerPoint presentations for various target audiences.

• Presided over the complete document management process, from product creation and production to final archiving.

• Routinely investigated and resolved technical issues with internal and client-supplied creative files.

• Managed multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and evolving priorities, maintaining high quality and attention to detail.

Lead Graphic Designer, The Daily Ledger

Canton, IL — January 2011- April 2013
Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time
Supervisor: Mary White, (309) 647-510

• Designed eye-catching graphics, illustrations, and advertisements based on customer specifications.

• Collaborated with editors and journalists to conceptualize and design visual elements that complemented editorial content.

• Designed newspaper and multi-page special section layouts for print, enhancing the visual appeal and readability of articles.

• Implemented consistent design standards and branding guidelines across all newspaper platforms to ensure a cohesive and professional visual identity.

• Managed the development and production of multipage production files for commercial print clients.