NIKI CONTESE
Summary
Talented Senior Graphic Designer highly effective at translating vision into reality. Knowledgeable about materials, construction techniques and timeline management. Decisive and persuasive leader with exceptional creativity and technical knowledge.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer
Modaxo
07.2020 - Current
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative and visually compelling marketing materials.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
- Delivered high-quality designs on tight deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Led creative direction and managed design teams, resulting in award-winning campaigns and products.
- Created engaging presentations that effectively communicated complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Implemented design best practices, improving overall aesthetics and functionality across all platforms.
- Revamped outdated collateral materials, resulting in a more modern look that resonated with target audiences.
- Provided expert guidance on color theory, typography, layout principles, and other key design elements during project development phases.
- Evaluated design resources such as software tools or vendors based on effectiveness and cost-efficiency for future use cases.
- Generated versatile visual content catering various marketing channels including webpages, email templates and social media assets.
- Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
Senior Designer
FM Marketing Group
- Experienced international graphic designer with over 15 years industry experience, skilled in crafting visually compelling designs that resonate with diverse global audiences
- Possessing advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), I consistently surpass project objectives through collaborative teamwork
- With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics, I bring a unique perspective to every design endeavor, ensuring each piece communicates effectively across various cultural contexts
- Collaborating closely with marketing teams and internal stakeholders, I craft innovative concepts and translate them into impactful assets spanning various mediums and channels
- Designing all print and digital assets for use across social media, emails, website, landing pages, online advertising, print collateral (e.g: brochures, flyers, posters, animations, e-books etc.)
- Building and maintaining Trapeze's global visual brand direction and consistency, including developing and maintaining corporate templates and stationery
- I specialize in crafting dynamic sales enablement resources, from visually compelling PowerPoint presentations to customer documentation
- I handle all aspects of media production, from sourcing materials to editing photos and creating engaging videos and animations
- Global brand management - working with international teams (United States, Dubai, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Thailand) to ensure consistent delivery of key messaging of brand, products and services
- Mastery of design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), along with proficiency in photography and video editing tools for comprehensive media production
- Lead the design and implementation of marketing collateral, including logos, brand identities, and print materials
- Act as the primary liaison between web developers, print vendors, modeling agencies, and other marketing partners
- Develop visually captivating website layouts and Mailchimp designs to convey brand messaging and capture audience attention
- Design layouts for tender documents, illustrations, and flowcharts, overseeing the printing process
- Ensure high-quality designs while maintaining cost-effective printing solutions and adhering to project timelines
- Create visually appealing trade show booths, presentations, product labels, and packaging
- Participate actively in client meetings to understand objectives and translate briefs into visual concepts.
Senior Designer
Blue Care
- Manage design tasks by documenting and addressing all job requests from both internal and external clients
- In charge of designing newsletters, flyers, property plans, reports, corporate stationery, advertisements, brochures, banners, posters, and property signage as well as coordinate all printed collateral
- Arrange shipment of promotional and support materials to Blue Care sites state wide as requested for events
- Ensure corporate identity, publishing procedures and guidelines are maintained and monitored
- Provide guidance to managers and internal stakeholders on appropriate designs for projects
- Maintain the intranet design and documents ensuring all documents are up to date
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, from initial concept development to final delivery, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained
- Spearheaded the conceptualization and execution of visually striking designs for various projects, including branding, marketing campaigns, and product packaging
- Expertise in utilising Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to develop high-quality graphic designs
- Working with internal stakeholders to design the company website from design to functionality
- Effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to collaborate, ensuring a clear understanding of project requirements and objectives
- Consistently upholding brand identity and messaging integrity across diverse marketing materials to ensure cohesive representation and alignment with company values and objectives
- Developed a quarterly magazine titled 'TNT Magazine,' overseeing all aspects including graphic design, printing, and article proofing
- Crafted comprehensive brochures and curated engaging online content specifically designed for the members' portal, ensuring accessibility and relevance to the target audience
- Proficient in print production processes, including preparing files for printing and collaborating with print vendors to ensure quality output.
Education
Master Of Business Administration -
International Career Institute
Dip Graphic Design -
Graphic Design -
University of Colorado Boulder
Dip Social Media -
Shaw Academy
Dip Digital Marketing -
Shaw Academy
UX & Web Design Master Course -
Certificate in Design Thinking -
Torrens University
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Typography
- Layout design
- Print production
- Web design
- User interface (UI) design
- User experience (UX) design
- Branding
- Logo design
- Project coordination
- Budget management
Additional Information
My career spans well beyond the scope of this CV, with significant experience dating back over 15 years. For a comprehensive overview of my complete work history, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Personal Information
Title: Senior Designer
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer
Modaxo
07.2020 - Current
Senior Designer
FM Marketing Group
Senior Designer
Blue Care
Master Of Business Administration -
International Career Institute
Dip Graphic Design -
Graphic Design -
University of Colorado Boulder
Dip Social Media -
Shaw Academy
Dip Digital Marketing -
Shaw Academy
UX & Web Design Master Course -
Certificate in Design Thinking -
Torrens University
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