Lawrence Sahulka, visual graphic designer in Plymouth, MN

About

As a knowledgeable design professional, I have extensive experience working within agency, corporate, and nonprofit settings. Encompassing industry sectors like education, healthcare, government services, professional services, and the sports industry, my career has fostered considerable knowledge pertaining to concept development, brand standard support, and strategic marketing communications. I have a substantial grasp of all design applications, including architectural signage, brand identity, digital media, packaging and print.

I am a versatile designer who can handle one or several stages of a project’s lifeline — from concept development, to design refinement, then through the production process. I enjoy collaborating on assignments and have an enthusiastic project management style, bolstered by an analytical problem-solving approach in creating design recommendations. I pride myself in establishing and maintaining solid work relationships with individuals at all levels within an organization to help facilitate top-performing teams and systems.

Education

BFA Graphic Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

1990 - 1993

Experience

Senior Designer

Imaginality Designs

Golden Valley, MN

Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Conceptualize, analyze and design wayfinding and environmental graphics for various projects in the built environment; integrate graphic files into renderings using Adobe Creative Suite software, and collaborate with 3D designers to integrate into 3D models to create a compelling vision for clients; coordinate with the architectural design drawing set and design team; track client approvals and changes, and coordinate with printers, fabrication and installation teams.
Freelance Graphic Designer

LawSah Design

Dec 2004 - Aug 2020 (15 years 8 months)

Supporting the development of business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing strategies by creating relevant, on-brand visuals and layouts for various companies and organizations; worked contractually with creative agencies on projects that included corporate identity, print collateral, publications, digital advertising and environmental graphics.
Senior Graphic Designer

Designer Sign Systems

Dec 2015 - Oct 2017 (1 year 10 months)

Create designs for regional and national environmental graphic projects; render technical drawings containing section and attachment details, color assignments, and material specifications, used for client reviews, pricing, production and installation; illustrate full-color presentations of ADA-compliant wayfinding systems and exterior illuminated sign monuments and displays.
Project Manager / Sign Designer

Archetype

Minneapolis, MN

Apr 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 8 months)

Responsible for facilitating and managing local and regional signage projects from start to finish within the defined scope and resources; coordinate all aspects of client communications, quotes, production orders, installation and invoicing using project management software; designing signage solutions for clients by creating concept presentations through to final production drawings.
Senior Graphic Designer

Ernst & Young LLP

Jun 2006 - Apr 2008 (1 year 10 months)

Developed concepts for a variety of internal design projects that included publications, program identities, print collateral, evites and corporate reports; responsible for project managements during the design and production processes; prepared project estimates for partner/client review and approval; provided consulting advice for partner projects involving media, print advertising and branding; developed and presented new practice revenue concepts and ideas.
Art Director

Creative Link

Aug 2003 - Nov 2004 (1 year 3 months)

Served as project team leader or team member on various creative projects that included corporate identity, print collateral, publications, advertising, and environmental graphics.
Graphic Design & Production Manager

American Heart Association

Oct 2002 - Aug 2003 (10 months)

Responsible for all design projects including corporate collateral, newsletters, fundraising materials, print advertising, and public relations pieces; provided the initial concepts, managed internal client approval processes, determined best cost production methods and provided coordination and supervision throughout the entire process.
Senior Designer

Circle Design

Jul 2001 - Jun 2002 (11 months)

Developed concepts for a variety of design projects including corporate identity, print collateral and annual reports; responsible for client management and vendor coordination throughout the initial design and through to production.
Design Director

Weber Shandwick Worldwide

May 1999 - Jul 2001 (2 years 2 months)

Responsible for directing an internal design team within a public relations agency; projects included print collateral, environmental graphics, corporate identity, and assignments for the consumer products practice group.
Director, Print Graphics

Science Museum of Minnesota

Nov 1996 - May 1999 (2 years 6 months)

Responsible for managing the in-house print graphics department with an annual operating budget of $250k; projects included brand identity, print collateral, and print/POS/outdoor advertising.
Graphic Design Manager

First Team Sports Inc.

Jul 1995 - Nov 1996 (1 year 4 months)

Responsible for managing the in-house graphics department; projects included brand identity, print collateral and retail packaging.
Graphic Designer

Eaton & Associates Design Co.

May 1994 - Jul 1995 (1 year 2 months)

Worked as a team member within a design firm; projects included corporate identity, print collateral and packaging.

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