Sumi Sin, Independent Art Director | Senior Graphic Designer in Bristol, VT

About

I have 20+ years of experience leading creative efforts by conceptualizing strategy, implementing targeted design solutions & executing projects from start to finish within multiple industries/design platforms. Currently, as a versatile Freelance Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer, I manage creative partners with inspired motivation, always pushing the conceptual edge while taking a hands-on approach in both a team and independent environment. I strive to cultivate and push myself towards great design.

Education

BFA Graphic Design

TCNJ/The College of NJ
accreditation

The College of New Jersey

Experience

Freelance Art Director | Senior Graphic Designer

Sumi Sin Design

2011 - Present (13 years)

Art direction(with a focus on brand development), design of web and print materials, project budget management, and final press execution.

Client list include: Commando, LLC., National Life Group, Eating Well Media Group, Green Mountain at Fox Run, VT Pet Directory, Maple Capital, Hotaling Insurance, Protect our Wildlife Vermont, Janus Advertising, & Deliver Strategies
Lead | Senior Graphic Designer

Commando LLC.

2015 - 2018 (3 years)

Art direction/design of various marketing collateral: lookbooks, B2B product packaging, tradeshow materials, photo shoot direction, & web/email communications. Manage project budget production management, final press execution, and outsource/manage creative partners and designers.
Senior Graphic Designer

Lisaius Marketing

Mar 2013 - Nov 2013 (8 months)

Conceptualization/design execution of marketing material, brand development for clients of various industries.

Client list include: Anchor Bay Entertainment, Screen Media Films, Vermont Gas,
Villa Enterprises, Farrell Distributing, Southwire, National Bank of Middlebury.
Art Director

National Life Group

2007 - 2011 (4 years)

Developed/executed the updated brand for NLG’s corporate identity/multiple incentive programs (through print and web), product rollouts, with a concentration on destination incentive programs. Provided creative support/design execution for NLG’s corporate and product promotions, as well as brand creation for affiliated agents across the U.S. Provided art direction and management to the supporting freelance designers. Supported NLG’s green initiative through print/product production.
Photo Editor | Graphic Designer

Andrew Stewart Publishing

2005 - 2007 (2 years)

Coordinated photo research/worked directly with photographers for submissions. Managed photo database, selected photos for publication, & provided photo correction for all photos.

Client Publications: The National Wildlife Federation - “Field Guide to Trees of North America”
and “Field Guide to Insects and Spiders of North America”
Assistant Art Director | Senior Graphic Designer

Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing

2002 - 2005 (3 years)

Collaborated with the copy team for concept creation/project design for direct mail materials (automotive/tech/pharma, & health care industries) and all internal corporate design for in-house business proposals/sales materials. Provided client management and art direction for television & photo shoots.

Client list include: Mazda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Highmark, Toshiba, & Genentech.
Senior Graphic Designer

Admed Inc.

2000 - 2002 (2 years)

Re-branded the company’s corporate identity. Designed all print materials while working closely with clients. Designed web and training CDs. Acted as the company’s representative/designed all materials for tradeshows.

Client list include: The Wharton School of the University of PA, Cisco, GlaxoSmithKline, Wyeth, Pharmacia, Biosis, Mando, & Bristol Myers Squibb.
Graphic Design Instructor

Mercer County College

1998 - 1999 (1 year)

Developed and instructed the curriculum for two graphic design courses with a concentration on Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator fundamentals for a summer arts program(Grades 1-8).
Senior Gallery Assistant

Holman Hall Art Gallery

1994 - 1997 (3 years)

Supported the gallery director through art installations, exhibition coordination, gallery promotions, as well as maintaining gallery operating hours.

Awards

Cardinal's Customer's Choice Award for "Best Intranet Training Website" at the SPBT 2001; Convention & Award of recognition for design on National Life Group's LIBR product campaign.

Juried for: Juried Art Competition, LTD

Toastmasters International Award for Communication and Leadership

Affiliations

Toastmasters, VP of Public Relations - VTClub #1770 District 45 Area 8, Montpelier, VT; AIGA

Industries

Skills

On Coroflot

@sumisindesign, member since 2010

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