Erin Taylor

Seasoned Graphic Designer with 20 years of experience, adept in AI content creation using Midjourney and highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. Known for a strategic approach to print design, photo retouching, and digital press operation, ensuring high-quality production and precise color accuracy. Brings strong ideation skills to develop innovative, visually compelling solutions aligned with brand goals.

Builds strong collaborative relationships by winning over others and working in an inclusive manner across teams and clients. A dedicated achiever who consistently delivers polished results under pressure. Seeking to combine extensive design expertise with a passion for generative AI artistry in a Generative AI Artist, Graphic Designer, or Photo Retoucher role.

Freelance - Creative Circle

(2024-05 - 2025-12)

• Abercrombie and Fitch - Leveraged production expertise and print knowledge to design and layout signage for both domestic and international retail locations, based on designer's inspiration
• Merit Mile Agency - Retouched and designed layouts for multiple condo brochures, enhancing visual appeal and consistency across marketing materials.
• Dutch Bros - Redesigned menu signage for Dutch Bros, adapting creative layouts to new sizing requirements while maintaining brand consistency.
• HMT Associates - Designed and produced engaging banner ads for HMT Associates, featuring major brands such as Tropicana and Nintendo, displayed on high-traffic retail platforms including Amazon and Walmart.

Freelance Design/AI Specialist - ETDESIGNS614

(2004-06)

• Happy Sac - Edited and retouched e-commerce images for Happy Sac, including advanced color correction, pattern overlays, and AI-assisted background changes.
• Hank Kabel Sarcoma Foundation - Create a variety of marketing materials (business cards, flyers, brochures) for the Hank Kabel Sarcoma Foundation, supporting awareness and outreach initiatives.
• Croswell Insurance Agency - Designed a custom vehicle wrap for Croswell Insurance Agency, leveraging AI and Photoshop to produce a professional design.

Production Artist/Graphic Designer - American Signature Furniture

(2018-03 - 2024-03)

• Prepared print-ready files for marketing materials, including Look Books, point-of-sale signage, and advertising circulars
• Expanded advertising reach by redesigning circulars to align with international publication standards and incorporating multiple languages into each layout
• Collaborated with retouchers on image enhancement, including pathing, masking, and light retouching, ensuring high-quality visual presentation
• Maintained strong vendor relationships
• Set up circular template and filled in information provided by merchants
• Went on press to ensure the quality and consistency of color for look-book and circular

Lead Digital Press Operator - Advance Printing and Graphics

(2014-05 - 2018-03)

• Managed multiple digital printers concurrently, achieving strict deadlines and maintaining high workflow efficiency.
• Assisted with finishing operations, including book binding, coiling, and utilizing various machines for booklet creation and material preparation.
• Conducted quality assurance measures, such as color correction and final product evaluation, to meet precise customer specifications and reduce rework.

Lead Graphic Designer - Minuteman Press

(2013-12 - 2014-05)

• Developed a suite of marketing materials tailored to client specifications, ensuring brand consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Managed operations during manager's absence, encompassing responsibilities from commercial printing to implementing mail merge techniques for efficient customer mailings.

Graphic Designer - Top USA

(2006-06 - 2012-06)

• Transformed existing brand logos into visually compelling designs suitable for promotional materials, adhering to client brand guidelines and aesthetic preferences.
• Utilized expertise in typography and design principles to enhance visual communication and brand identity for multiple company promotional products.

BS - Environmental Geography - Ohio University Athens, OH

Associates - Graphic Design - Bradford Columbus, OH