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Qadir Houchens

Winston-Salem

Summary

Detail and results-oriented creative director and designer with 14 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry. 2 years in the field of marketing packaged goods. Focused on finding solutions and meeting deadlines. Committed to producing quality set designs while implementing strategic marketing and communication techniques.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Dope Coffee
02.2022 - Current
  • Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement marketing initiatives.
  • Researched emerging technologies and developed effective strategies for integrating into existing campaigns.
  • Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
  • Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.
  • Implemented strategies for promoting campaigns on social media.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Lexington County School District
03.2021 - Current
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to create images and layouts.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.

Graphic Designer

Billion Dollar Baby Ent.
12.2018 - 10.2019
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Created motion graphics and video content for websites and applications.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
  • Used interactive design elements to create more engaging user experience.
  • Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
  • Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.

Skills

  • Project Management Expertise
  • Strategic Communications
  • Media Industry Expertise
  • Brand Messaging
  • Creative Team Leadership
  • Marketing Expertise
  • Project Scoping
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Design Understanding
  • Storyboard Creation
  • Deadline-Oriented
  • Campaign Development

Timeline

Creative Director

Dope Coffee
02.2022 - Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Lexington County School District
03.2021 - Current

Graphic Designer

Billion Dollar Baby Ent.
12.2018 - 10.2019

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