Chris

Graphic Designer

Freelancing Career • Freelance

Feb 2018 - Present • 8 yrs 6 mos

SKILLS Design & Branding: Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, typography, layout, visual hierarchy, brand standards, marketing collateral, presentation design Print, Events & Production: Print production, prepress setup, trade show displays, event graphics, large-format signage, environmental graphics, vehicle graphics, point-of-sale signage, vendor coordination, proofing workflows Digital & Web: Social media graphics, web visuals, email layouts, digital advertising assets, promotional graphics, campaign graphics Office & Collaboration: PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, stakeholder communication, presentation and proposal support materials, cross-functional collaboration, deadline management EXPERIENCE 2018–Present | Lead Graphic Designer Create digital and print design assets for clients across real estate, construction, retail, hospitality, and local business sectors, including social media graphics, web visuals, brochures, proposals, presentations, signage, event graphics, and promotional materials. Design trade show displays, event signage, environmental graphics, vehicle graphics, large-format signage, and point-of-sale materials with a strong understanding of layout, scale, materials, bleed, trim, and production requirements. Maintain brand consistency across client deliverables by applying brand standards to typography, color, layout, visual hierarchy, and final production files. Prepare and finalize print-ready and production-ready files for large-format printing, digital publication, vendor output, and installation teams. Manage multiple active design and production projects at once, balancing client revisions, proofing, vendor coordination, and tight production deadlines. Coordinate with clients, vendors, production staff, and installation teams to move projects from concept and proofing through final output.