I am a graphic designer, illustrator, and visual development professional with experience creating digital and print assets, branding, presentations, publications, signage, apparel artwork, and custom event materials. I enjoy turning concepts into polished visual solutions and managing projects from initial ideas through final production.…

Lewis W. Porter

I am a graphic designer, illustrator, and visual development professional with experience creating digital and print assets, branding, presentations, publications, signage, apparel artwork, and custom event materials. I enjoy turning concepts into polished visual solutions and managing projects from initial ideas through final production.…

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I am a graphic designer, illustrator, and visual development professional with experience creating digital and print assets, branding, presentations, publications, signage, apparel artwork, and custom event materials. I enjoy turning concepts into polished visual solutions and managing projects from initial ideas through final production.

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Graphic Designer / Technical Trainer at Williams Lea
October 1, 2023 - Present
Designed investment banking assets including presentations, templates, custom slides, infographics, maps, and other custom designs. As a Technical Trainer, trained new team members in investment banking design workflows and developed training materials.
Graphic Designer at Williams Lea
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Designed a variety of assets for investment banking that includes presentation design, template design, custom slide creation, infographics, map creation and editing, and various custom designs.
Graphic Designer at the Y (YMCA)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Designed assets, print and digital, for organizational programming and designed regional reports for Y locations.
Teaching Artist at Creative Art Works
March 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Taught graphic design as part of an after-school youth outreach program. Guided students on the design process and how to work with design clients.
Freelance Designer and Illustrator at Robert Bailey, The Difference
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Created CD packaging layout, 3D illustration, and typeset design.
Freelance Logo and Brand Designer at Dooly Campgrounds
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Created a logo and rebranding materials.
Freelance Logo and Apparel Designer at The Twisted Cow Grille
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Created logo and apparel designs.
Freelance Logo and Brand Designer at Center Stage Market
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Created logo design and branding materials.
Head Graphic Designer at Global Graphics
October 1, 2010 - April 30, 2021
Managed 85% of all client projects from concept to finished art execution while creating company logos and a variety of print work.
Graphic Designer at US Ad Products
June 1, 2009 - October 1, 2010
Digitized designs for in-house embroidery and managed design independently.
Studio Photographer at Portrait Innovations
November 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009
Captured portraits in a studio setting, ensuring high-quality images for clients.
Graphic Designer at Morris Multi-Media
August 1, 2004 - September 30, 2007
Designed editorial and advertising layout for multiple publications, managing projects with high expectations.

Education

BFA of Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
August 1, 2006 - March 18, 2026
BFA of Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
August 1, 2006 - March 18, 2026
BFA in Illustration and BFA in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2006

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction

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