Profile
A creative professional with the ability to accommodate many diverse design needs who has a critical eye for clean, creative, and effective design solutions.
Strengths
- Manage multiple projects from concept to completion under tight deadlines
- Thrive in team environments and brainstorming sessions, while adept at working independently
- Exceptional work ethic, unparalleled attention to detail, and ability to exceed expectations
- Encourage team members to reach highest potentials and develop individual strengths
Abilities
Graphic Design
- Create logos, graphics, and point-of-purchase designs for products and accessories
- Complete catalog design and production- including layout, photo retouching, and press checks
- Produce publication advertisements and promotional collateral
- Design and produce identity packages, stationary, and business cards
- Build planogram and end-cap digital displays and schematics
Package Design
- Create cost effective packaging with high-perceived value to best showcase product
- Devise and design package schematics, logos, graphics, and/or hangtags
- Design and coordinate artwork with overseas vendors for production
- Oversee all quality control and inspection of finalized printed packaging
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
- Develop and design various products and accessories
- Identify trends in the marketplace and research competitive markets, categories, and products
- Manage relationships with factories and raw material suppliers both domestic and overseas
- Specifically design products and programs for larger key accounts
Photo Stylist
- Direct and stylize all photo shoots and the company showrooms
- Research locations, set designs, and photographers
- Manage schedules, budgets, and multiple shot projects
- Attend trade shows to provide recaps, analysis, and evaluation of product and design
Experience
Freelance Designer
Camello Design: Los Angeles, CA January 2014 – Present
Senior Designer: Product Development & Design
Yankee Candle Company: South Deerfield, MA April 2010 – November 2013
Senior Graphic/Product Designer
Lava Enterprises: San Diego, CA May 2004 – January 2008
Graphic Designer
I.J.L. Corporation: San Diego, CA October 2003 – May 2004
Junior Graphic Designer
Hansen Associates: San Diego April 2003 – October 2003
Education
The Art Institute of California- San Diego
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash,
Acrobat Quark XPress, Microsoft Office, and Windows - Working knowledge of XHTML, CSS, Javascript and ActionScript
- Expertise knowledge of print pre-press and file preparation. Refined hand comping and sketching skills.
Contact
858.442.6702
aaron@aaroncamello.com