Jason Roberts

September 1998 to February 2024

Santa Monica, California

Lead Creative Designer (1/23 - 2/24)

Working knowledge of graphic design and end-to-end production management
Display of expertise in Adobe Creative Suite programs including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat
Established design requirements by applying creative techniques, planning strategically, and conducting quality assurance to expand new ideas & innovations
Proven ability to maneuver enterprise applications and collaboration tools (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, SharePoint)
Ownership of required software knowledge (ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro)

Major Responsibilities

Led end-to-end graphic design process and production materials and digital content; ensured successful execution and keeps projects within deadlines and budgets
Leveraged design skill set and experience to guide creative direction of assignments and recommend visual solutions presenting high-level designs that meet or exceed deal team/client preferences
Independently evaluated visual content to ensure adherence to brand and production standards, resolving complex problems and escalating unique issues accordingly
Documented and distributed design requirements for the purpose of conceptualizing and developing visual deliverables
Provided technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior graphic design team members, contributing to a positive work environment that promotes enthusiastic team work and development
Implemented latest design trends and cutting-edge ways to present information; presented new ideas for improving designs, processes and/or deliverables
Developed and maintained working relationships with deal team members across all product lines and geographies
Setup of Word and PowerPoint templates on both PC and Mac platforms
Conducted training in Word and PowerPoint across all offices and lines of business

Senior Presentation Coordinator (7/21 to 1/23)

Owns the end-to-end graphic design process and deliverables, managing multiple assignments related to the creative design process
Drives complex projects, managing multiple tasks to support deal and design teams, delivering optimal designs, color schemes, and template base for deliverables
Ensures successful execution of day-to-day tasks, resolves moderate issues as they arise, mitigates risks, and keeps projects within deadlines and budgets
Identifies and recommends changes to the creative design process, leveraging knowledge of programs, brand standards, and deal team/client preferences
Assists in training contractors and junior staff in established design processes and procedures
Applies latest design trends and cutting-edge ways to present information, develops new branding, and support content, improving processes and/or deliverables
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with peers and deal team members across all product lines and geographies

Presentation Coordinator (9/98 to 7/21)

Receives and executes assignments of low to moderate complexity related to the creative design process
Begins to take on end-to-end projects including coordinating and designing internal and external marketing deliverables and presentations
Creates standard marketing materials such as posters, invites, social media, and various events
Works on deliverables with moderate guidance and oversight; proactively seeks input from senior team members and management
Supports creative team members in the preparation of marketing materials, as needed
Seeks latest design trends and cutting-edge ways to present information and support content

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