Art Director l 06.2021–04.2023
Worldwise Inc., Broomfield Colorado
I work closely with product development to create packaging for all goDog products. I am responsible for the overall brand and how it is represented on multiple channels. This includes social media, Amazon store and marketing/sale requests. I also provide final product photography for e-commerce sites and partners.
Freelance Graphic Designer l 08.2006–present
Eitel Design, LLC, Denver, Colorado
Listen to what the client needs and then WOW them! Here are just a few of the clients I have had the privilege to work with… Golden Peak Media, BiggerPockets, PetSmart Inc., Yoga Mat Co. & Worldwise.
Art Director | 10.2013-11.2020
Golden Peak Media, Southwest Art magazine, Golden, Colorado
Create design identity for Southwest Art magazine. Maintain identity through 12 print and digital issues per year. Work closely with editors to choose images as well as work with artists to ensure final artwork submissions meet the highest printing standards. Create all editorial layouts and produce marketing materials, web images, and an annual publication—The Collector’s Guide.
Senior Graphic Designer l 04.2005–08.2006
ThinkFun Inc., Alexandria, Virginia
Accountable for conceptual development, design, and direction of packaging for children and adult games, card decks, instruction manuals, and point of purchase displays. In addition, design trade show posters, marketing materials, and catalogs. Create press-ready electronic files to be sent to printers and work with vendors. Archival of all art files, updating image database, and handling art requests.-
Art Director l 06.2001–09.2004
Group Publishing Inc., Loveland, Colorado
Responsible for the design of children and youth products. Design book covers, packaging, logos, greeting cards, and marketing materials. Direct illustrators, photographers, and third-party design firms. Consistently meet deadlines in addition to keeping projects within a set budget. Research and evaluate vendors and report to the creative team.
Art Director/Designer l 04.00–06.01
Hasbro Inc., East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Accountable for conceptual development, design, and direction of children and adult games. Design packaging, logos, game boards, card decks, instruction manuals, and trade booth banners. Art direct illustrators, photographers, production artists, and third-party design firms. Consistently meet deadlines in addition to keeping projects within a set budget.