Randolph Gentile

Responsible for the design of signage and store displays for the New York Jets, St. Johns University as well as Neutrogena Cosmetics. Production duties include checking graphics files for correct formats, naming conventions and color separations. Release accurate and complex files to vendors and to production services using FTP. Follow pre–flight, prepress checklist to ensure that all procedures have been followed. Troubleshoot files, trafficking projects, design and alterations. Maintain and upload final files to servers for future use.

Execute promotional programs, photography, retouching, production, overall organization and timely delivery of all creative assets including ads, brochures, direct mail, merchandising, and web banners.

Manage all aspects of a busy deadline-driven design department. Mentor, train and direct a staff of 4
designers. Oversee all projects, scheduling and distribution of work. Creatively art direct all designs while
safeguarding brand and licensing consistency. Maintain and organize a complex server housing thousands
of artwork files. Conceptualize and art direct photoshoots.Work closely with sales, production and
overseas factories to ensure product design is delivered on time and is of the highest quality.

Designed and illustrated stationary and coloring books for private and national brands including Nestle,
Tootsie Roll, Dubble Bubble and Peeps.

DesignedTitle pages, word balloons, and sound effects in an in-house lettering department.
Worked seamlessly with editorial staff on a daily basis.