Senior Graphic Designer // Creative Catalyst // Brand Builder
Communications Specialist // Editor/Copywriter
DYNAMIC AND VERSATILE GRAPHIC DESIGNER with over 10 years of experience building brands and turning bold ideas into compelling visuals. Skilled in brand storytelling, digital design, and content creation, with a knack for effectively infusing humor and authenticity into design to create high-impact creative that resonates with diverse audiences.
Specific experience and skills include:
• Brand Identity & Systems
• Visual Design & Layout (Print/Digital)
• Social Media Content Creation
• Copywriting & Editing (Associated Press Style/Plain Language)
• Digital Photography & Videography
• Working with Printers & Other Vendors
• Web Site Design & Maintenance, Content Management Systems
• Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
"Jim is a well-rounded designer, writer, proofer and photographer/videographer. OK, well-rounded is a bit of an understatement. Full-service overachiever who works well as a one-man show or on a team may better describe him. He tested professional in Illustrator and InDesign and exceptional in Photoshop. While serving as the creative director of [a local publishing company] he produced ALL creative output: layout and design of the bi-weekly newspaper, creation of ads, both in-house and for advertisers, wrote and designed the media kit, produced content (articles, photographs), maintained the web site and ad server, was the main point of contact with the print vendor and even sold advertising. He's clearly not afraid to pitch in as needed. Jim has a strong design aesthetic, solid production skills and can copy write, edit and proof with the best of them. Jim's natural affinity for organization is apparent. He knows how to commit fully to an organization or project...."
