Graphic Design, Art Director, Creative Director, Creative Cloud

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elysia yeager art director

Proven leader with demonstrated skill in digital, traditional print and broadcast media as well as interactive and video production.

Dynamic, versatile art director offering superior strategic planning and conceptual skills along with outstanding organizational and project management expertise. Record of developing and deploying high-impact US and international campaigns. Polished production skills; history of effectively managing internal and outsourced talent. Excellent communication and interpersonal strengths among client decision-makers and internal teams alike; unparalleled work ethic.

~ Areas of Emphasis ~

• Strategy, Concepts & Design • Video Projects • Cross-functional Teams

• Web Site & App Design • Client Relationships • Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Print & Broadcast Production • Branding & Quality Guidelines • Team Building & Mentoring PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, 2012-2013

MARY KAY

Originally hired to lead the $1.2 million strategic redesign of 40+ EU sales force materials including: shipping boxes, 40-60 page how-to guides, 10-20 page supplemental guides, product & how-to videos, DVD cases and order forms. Due to outstanding creative and organizational skills was asked to design and produce first ever global Gift Guide and Holiday video as well manage the production of the quarterly magazine FREELANCE HEAD OF DESIGN, 2013–2014

KIMBELL ART MUSEUM

Hired to develop, design and produce all pieces for the museum including, but not limited to: print and outdoor advertising, large scale display graphics, environmental signs, event invitations, brochures, direct mail, emails and other digital correspondence

FREELANCE PROJECT WORK, 2014–PRESENT

SHELL, TGI FRIDAYS, WHATABURGER

Concepted, designed and oversaw printing/installation of large-scale installation graphics, event space design, signage and promotional items. Additional needs include app design/tweaks, web page designs, logo designs etc. elysia yeager art director page 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONT.

ART DIRECTOR, 2006 to 2007

DINOTO ADVERTISING – NEW YORK, NY

Provided leadership, organization and support while assigned to high-end EOS AIRLINES account. Collaborated with copywriters to initiate and develop concepts and craft mechanicals to individual domestic/international publications’ specifications. Managed freelancers and partnered with web designer and overseas vendors.

ART SUPERVISOR, 2007 to 2010

GSW WORLDWIDE – NEW YORK, NY

Managed creatives and liaised with team, supervisors, vendors and strategic partners, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with branding and campaign requirements. Planned and managed photo shoots; trained and mentored junior personnel. Coordinated across functions and resolved issues to meet budgetary and deadline requirements. FREELANCE SENIOR ART DIRECTOR, 2010 to 2011

DIGITAL DRAFT/FCB – NEW YORK, NY

Collaborated with account team, project managers, information architects and developers to identify goals and conceptualize, develop and produce compelling results that addressed account/client needs. JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR, 2003 TO 2005

NEW BUSINESS COORDINATOR, 2001 TO 2003

MCCANN ERICKSON – NEW YORK, NY

Partnered with copywriters to conceptualize and develop new advertising collateral; coordinated with traffic and production teams as well as directors, production companies and account/strategic teams. Provided expertise in casting, wardrobe, location selection and director/ production company selection. Oversaw studio artists to ensure smooth workflow and compliance with ad specifications. Delivered presentations and provided expert problem resolution.

Environments: Mac OS X

Tools: CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Quark XPress, iMovie, Acrobat, Word, PowerPoint TECHNICAL

PROFICIENCY

EDUCATIONAL

BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science in Advertising/Creative Sequence, 2000 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, TX

Professional Development

Advanced Graphic Design, PRATT INSTITUTE

Typography, SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS

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