Hi there! I'm Val, Nice to meet you!
I fancy myself as a Creative, Multifaceted Designer who specializes in -
I fancy myself as a Creative, Multifaceted Designer who specializes in -
traditional media. graphic design. motion graphics. print design. 3D art forms. video editing.
animation. video game development. some light photography/film making, as well as some other designy-wimey things here and there. :)
animation. video game development. some light photography/film making, as well as some other designy-wimey things here and there. :)
As a team-oriented self-starter with an unmatched work ethic - I almost never turns down challenging creative projects. I've worked with a wide of clients over different industries. As well as about 10+ years of tinkering around with the Adobe Creative suite & several Social Media Platforms under my belt. Even so, I am proud to say that hasn't stopped me in my interest to learn different kinds of new skills.
In my free time as an artsy individual, I explore new design trends & check out new / innovative technology in the design world - like in gaming, AR, & UI/UX things.
outside of my career; I spend a lot of time with my Husband & two dogs (Pomeranian & Pembroke Corgi). Play a lot of video games, watch anime, read manga, explore the various woods/ forests around the PNW & try to travel whenever I can.
Find me a liked minded creative individual? I've love to chat! :)
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-630-248-8668 | valdemar.em13@outlook.com | or Find me online!
My Work Experience
Owner/Self-Employeed
October 2018 – Present
Uses multi-faceted creative skills to create designs for any client needs. including but not limited to; custom logos, various branding & marketing materials, motion graphics, photography, photo editing, videography, video editing, print media, website assets, 3D assets / elements.
SAFARILINE : Multimedia Designer
Freelance
June 2008 – Present
Creates & manages multimedia designs using the Adobe Creative Suite including the following but not limited to; social media visuals, company website management, email blasts & templates, travel documents/brochures, trade show display graphics, info-graphics, edited video/animation shorts, and various special projects.
Coordinates all social media content & branding procedures. Assists with other office tasks
wherever it is needed.
Key Accomplishments:
Coordinates all social media content & branding procedures. Assists with other office tasks
wherever it is needed.
Key Accomplishments:
- Configured & maintains all social networking presence
- Designed website UI elements for main website & small retail side business.
- Established & updated the company’s brand & visual guidelines.
J.C Schultz Enterprises / FLAGSOURCE : Graphic Designer
Full Time
Mar. 2018 - Aug. 2020 | Feb 2021 - Present
Works with the marketing team to create branded materials using the Adobe Creative Suite for digital graphic design, infographics, email blasts, films/edits video & creates animation footage, for internal marketing, social media & branding proposes. Works with B2B clients to develop high-quality print-ready custom graphics for direct to print textile banners, trade show display products, flags & other various visual communication products. Creates & presents preproduction proofs for customers, Color matched with the Pantone color system for final products.
Key Accomplishments:
- Established LGBT+ product design & marketing materials.
- Assisted with company rebranding for their 100 year anniversary.
- Created & designed the training manual for new graphics team associates.
- Assisted in streamlining the proof layout process internally & for customers.
RAINIER INDUSTRIES (Display Division) : Graphic Designer
Full Time
Aug. 2020 - Feb 2021
Worked with clients & internal display art team to create/apply custom display designs & textures using the Adobe Creative Suite for; hotels, restaurants, casinos, schools, technology companies, gaming companies retail settings, business conventions, and more.Specialized in large format print & color marching for interior & exterior custom displays on various different materials such as Vinyl Wallcoverings, Transparent Vinyl, Acrylics, Sintra, metalwork, & more.
Key Accomplishments:
- Created 24 custom interior Wallcoverings for Marriott hotels.
- Assisted with large interior design projects for Amazon.
- Color-matched over 50 colors in vector and raster designs using Pantone, Shermin-Williams / Benjamin-Moore Paint colors.
BAG MAKERS INK (Digital Print Division) : Lead Graphic ARTIST
Full Time
Aug. 2014 - Feb 2018
Created and designed graphic designs, logos, art layouts, sign-age & templates for client
& internal marketing purposes on a variety of print types, including 4-color digital print,
sublimation & more. Delivered preproduction proofs for customers final product, and
managed the revision and approval process. Utilized SAP database to track order progress
and communicate with the team.
& internal marketing purposes on a variety of print types, including 4-color digital print,
sublimation & more. Delivered preproduction proofs for customers final product, and
managed the revision and approval process. Utilized SAP database to track order progress
and communicate with the team.
Key Accomplishments:
- Won the Silver Pyramid Award at the PPAI Supplier Award show 3 years in a row for the company.
- Trained new graphic techs in all printing processes, design procedures & guidelines.
- Work is regularly featured in their annual catalog, website, trade shows and on sample & new products.
Education
Japanese Studies - SUMMER 2012 SEMESTER
Studied abroad in Japan, beginners language & culture studies in the Kyoto / Osaka region.