kristen griffiths | designer

Own and operate freelance graphic design company. Create custom design materials for various clients, including print and web media, direct mailers, emails, websites, logos, brochures, ads, manuals, posters, and other marketing materials. Work directly with clients to determine the best approach to meet their visual marketing communications needs. Assist clients with mapping out websites and creating a positive user experience for their consumers. Consult clients with their marketing communications plan.

Determined the best ways for the company to visually represent their identity, instigating a re-branding of the company and its' sister companies. Member of the marketing team in charge of designing web and print material for the company. Work directly with the Director of Marketing. Create trade-show booth graphics and signage. Create product brochures, signage, posters, letterhead, and trade magazine advertisements. Major participate in creating the company's style guide. Present concepts for design projects. Responsible for the direction of all creative work. Oversee print production. Develop design concepts to meet business objectives. This position relies on my extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsible for conceptualizing and designing graphic web applications, multimedia interfaces, in-house materials, and all marketing collateral from concept to completion. Responsible for the creation of online and print design that effectively communicates the desired message and is consistent with the brand. Attended marketing and development meetings as an active and valuable participant. Took ownership of projects as needed.

Member of the design team responsible for creating custom websites, website templates and blogs, and custom icons for clients. Worked closely with the development team to implement websites and custom flash animations. Created posters, brochures, postcards, and other printed marketing materials for Property Solutions.

Senior member of the design team responsible for custom logos, websites, letterhead, brochures and other various marketing materials for thousands of small to mid-sized businesses as well as larger corporations such as Nestle, Office Depot, and Staples.

BS in Marketing Communications

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