Art Director | Graphic Designer | Illustrator | Design Manager
valwaskiewicz@gmail.com
10+ years working for entities large and small, corporate and nonprofit. I’m energized by solving creative problems and carving paths to innovative solutions.
■ Managing complex design projects with marketing directors, in-house creative teams and agencies
■ Proven ability to build, express and expand upon brand platform and standards
■ Delivers new design elements that enhance and build brand identity
■ Team player partnering with multiple teams in internal and external environments
■ Always goes the extra mile to bring concept to completed project
SKILLSET
■ Efficient project, workflow and time management
■ Rock-solid design, color and typography skills
■ Understanding best practices for mobile/web and delivering
■ Work from agreed upon creative briefs with copywriter, creative director and/or internal teams to develop and execute concepts for marketing initiatives.
■ Understanding of photography select, cropping and retouching
■ Extensive experience sharing assets through a content management tool
■ Excellent listener & communicator
■ Innovative problem solver
■ Organized, able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
■ Productive, flexible and positive attitude
Software: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Powerpoint, Word
CLIENTS: GE Health, Akamai, The Channel Company, Hewlett Packard, Attend, Illuminate, Kronos, Ipsos, RBM Technologies, Eliza, CureForward, Mendix, Tea Forte, Fairchild Semiconductor, Openview Venture Partners, AvalancheWear, WardHill Marketing, Sallie Mae, Intronis, Racepoint, Game Show Network, Bentley University, Harvard Medical School, Stringer & Co., TechTarget, VistaPrint, Staples, Candlewick Press