I am a visionary graphic designer with over 21 years of experience creating marketing collateral, digital ads, presentations, and social media graphics that uphold strong brand identity. I have partnered with Google, Visa, Oracle, and Intuit to develop versatile design solutions across print and digital channels. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I translate business goals into clear, impactful visuals while balancing creativity, attention to detail, and brand consistency. I excel at leading teams, managing projects from start to finish, and elevating branding across touchpoints. I thrive in collaborative environments and am eager to contribute my expertise to refine and elevate your visual style, ensuring your brand communicates with clarity and professionalism.…

Derrek Strickland

I am a visionary graphic designer with over 21 years of experience creating marketing collateral, digital ads, presentations, and social media graphics that uphold strong brand identity. I have partnered with Google, Visa, Oracle, and Intuit to develop versatile design solutions across print and digital channels. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I translate business goals into clear, impactful visuals while balancing creativity, attention to detail, and brand consistency. I excel at leading teams, managing projects from start to finish, and elevating branding across touchpoints. I thrive in collaborative environments and am eager to contribute my expertise to refine and elevate your visual style, ensuring your brand communicates with clarity and professionalism.…

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I am a visionary graphic designer with over 21 years of experience creating marketing collateral, digital ads, presentations, and social media graphics that uphold strong brand identity. I have partnered with Google, Visa, Oracle, and Intuit to develop versatile design solutions across print and digital channels. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I translate business goals into clear, impactful visuals while balancing creativity, attention to detail, and brand consistency.

I excel at leading teams, managing projects from start to finish, and elevating branding across touchpoints. I thrive in collaborative environments and am eager to contribute my expertise to refine and elevate your visual style, ensuring your brand communicates with clarity and professionalism.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer at Derrek Strickland Design
December 31, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Developed web and print ads, websites, UI designs, logos, infographics, branding systems, and marketing collateral. Led teams of designers, developers, and copywriters. Boosted client satisfaction and repeat business by understanding design needs. Increased event attendance by 17% with effective collateral and improved ad performance by 20%. Enhanced branding consistency and effectiveness.
Senior Graphic Designer at Google
December 31, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Managed the creation of diverse assets from concept to execution, including presentations, posters, icons, signage, illustrations, workbooks, landing pages, emails, banners, and eBooks to boost brand visibility and engagement. Revitalized the executive leadership program’s brand identity and ensured consistent application of innovative visual design concepts. Provided strategic direction for cohesive design solutions.
Senior Graphic Designer at Oracle Marketing Cloud
December 31, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Managed creation of diverse marketing assets from concept to execution, including emails, landing pages, eBooks, infographics, and web ads. Designed point-of-sale materials, signage, presentations, icons, and social media graphics to enhance brand visibility. Contributed to a 25% increase in brand visibility, a 15% boost in website traffic and conversions, and a 22% rise in social media engagement.
Senior Graphic Designer at Dow Jones & Company
December 31, 2012 - September 6, 2025
Created artwork for global ad campaigns published by The Wall Street Journal and developed marketing collateral, including print and web ads, brochures, signage, web pages, emails, and PowerPoint presentations. Managed recruitment, training, and oversight of freelance graphic designers to ensure project alignment and quality.
Graphic Designer and Production Designer (contract roles) at eBay, Target Corporation (Mervyn’s Division), and Ariat
December 31, 2005 - September 6, 2025
Designed for eBay, Target, and Ariat. Created ads, brochures, and packaging at Ariat, handled image editing and color correction at eBay, and designed signage and illustration boards at Target.
Lead Graphic Designer at Derrek Strickland Design
December 31, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Developed web and print ads, websites, UI designs, logos, infographics, branding systems, and marketing collateral. Led teams of designers, developers, and copywriters. Boosted client satisfaction and repeat business by understanding design needs. Increased event attendance by 17% with effective collateral and improved ad performance by 20%. Enhanced branding consistency and effectiveness.
Lead Graphic Designer at Derrek Strickland Design
January 1, 2016 - Present
Developed web and print ads, websites, UI designs, logos, infographics, branding systems, and marketing collateral. Led teams of designers, developers, and copywriters. Boosted client satisfaction and repeat business by understanding design needs. Increased event attendance by 17% with effective collateral and improved ad performance by 20%. Enhanced branding consistency and effectiveness.
Senior Graphic Designer at Google
December 31, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Managed the creation of diverse assets from concept to execution, including presentations, posters, icons, signage, illustrations, workbooks, landing pages, emails, banners, and eBooks to boost brand visibility and engagement. Revitalized the executive leadership program’s brand identity and ensured consistent application of innovative visual design concepts. Provided strategic direction for cohesive design solutions.
Senior Graphic Designer at Oracle Marketing Cloud
December 31, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Managed creation of diverse marketing assets from concept to execution, including emails, landing pages, eBooks, infographics, and web ads. Designed point-of-sale materials, signage, presentations, icons, and social media graphics to enhance brand visibility. Contributed to a 25% increase in brand visibility, a 15% boost in website traffic and conversions, and a 22% rise in social media engagement.
Senior Graphic Designer at Dow Jones & Company
December 31, 2012 - September 6, 2025
Created artwork for global ad campaigns published by The Wall Street Journal and developed marketing collateral, including print and web ads, brochures, signage, web pages, emails, and PowerPoint presentations. Managed recruitment, training, and oversight of freelance graphic designers to ensure project alignment and quality.
Graphic Designer and Production Designer (contract roles) at eBay, Target Corporation (Mervyn’s Division), and Ariat
December 31, 2005 - September 6, 2025
From 2001 to 2005, designed for eBay, Target, and Ariat. Created ads, brochures, and packaging at Ariat, handled image editing and color correction at eBay, and designed signage and illustration boards at Target.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at California State University - East Bay
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at California State University - East Bay
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025

Qualifications

Learning Premiere Pro
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Figma UI UX Design Essentials
January 1, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Adobe XD Essential Training: Design
January 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Adobe XD Essential Training: Prototype
January 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Learning Premiere Pro
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Figma UI UX Design Essentials
January 1, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Adobe XD Essential Training: Design
January 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Adobe XD Essential Training: Prototype
January 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education, Computers & Electronics

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Experience Level