Hello! I am a motivated freelance graphic designer with extensive media design, art direction and production experience, working collaboratively to create projects that inform, engage and inspire. My journalism background paired with my creativity means I have attention to detail, integrity in my work and problem-solving skills as a visual storyteller. Furthermore, I respect deadlines from concept through delivery. • I am both creative and detail oriented, with a strong understanding of design principles. • I clearly and effectively communicate messages and ideas through design projects ranging from corporate visual identity to targeted advertising campaigns and engaging editorial. • I collaborate to ensure designs meet client needs and vision. • I am efficient and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. I have a wide-ranging portfolio of creative work including print and digital design for editorial, marketing and advertising. Project highlights are included with my resume, and more design examples are online at amandarohrerdesigner.com. Specific portfolio projects are available upon request. WORK HISTORY Jan 2017 – present FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER Independent Contractor, Arizona • consult, collaborate and create designs on contracted basis with companies across the country • translate clients’ vision into designs with clear communication to targeted audience, whether through branding, marketing, advertising or editorial • develop and deliver designs for wide range of marketing needs including media guides, recruiting booklets, pitch decks, case studies and more • collaborate to design compelling advertising with effective messaging across platforms including print, digital, social media and more • design and produce engaging editorial layouts using various storytelling elements and adhering to publication style March 2010 – Dec 2016 DESIGN DIRECTOR 1013 Communications, Arizona • managed creative team encompassing advertising, marketing, interactive, editorial and production departments of media company • designed, edited and produced content across wide range of media for each department including internal and external marketing, direct mail advertising, email campaigns, website, editorial, social media and more March 2001 – March 2010 DESIGNER through DIRECTOR Freedom Communications, Arizona • started as Editorial Designer and promoted up through Design Director, responsible for the media company’s creative department including design, art and production teams • collaborated across departments to design and produce daily newspapers for print and website • created and maintained design style and standards across company June 1997 – March 2001 EDITORIAL ARTIST & DESIGNER Freedom Communications, Colorado • collaborated with editors and reporters to create graphics and design layouts for daily newspaper under tight deadlines…Hello! I am a motivated freelance graphic designer with extensive media design, art direction and production experience, working collaboratively to create projects that inform, engage and inspire. My journalism background paired with my creativity means I have attention to detail, integrity in my work and problem-solving skills as a visual storyteller. Furthermore, I respect deadlines from concept through delivery. • I am both creative and detail oriented, with a strong understanding of design principles. • I clearly and effectively communicate messages and ideas through design projects ranging from corporate visual identity to targeted advertising campaigns and engaging editorial. • I collaborate to ensure designs meet client needs and vision. • I am efficient and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. I have a wide-ranging portfolio of creative work including print and digital design for editorial, marketing and advertising. Project highlights are included with my resume, and more design examples are online at amandarohrerdesigner.com. Specific portfolio projects are available upon request. WORK HISTORY Jan 2017 – present FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER Independent Contractor, Arizona • consult, collaborate and create designs on contracted basis with companies across the country • translate clients’ vision into designs with clear communication to targeted audience, whether through branding, marketing, advertising or editorial • develop and deliver designs for wide range of marketing needs including media guides, recruiting booklets, pitch decks, case studies and more • collaborate to design compelling advertising with effective messaging across platforms including print, digital, social media and more • design and produce engaging editorial layouts using various storytelling elements and adhering to publication style March 2010 – Dec 2016 DESIGN DIRECTOR 1013 Communications, Arizona • managed creative team encompassing advertising, marketing, interactive, editorial and production departments of media company • designed, edited and produced content across wide range of media for each department including internal and external marketing, direct mail advertising, email campaigns, website, editorial, social media and more March 2001 – March 2010 DESIGNER through DIRECTOR Freedom Communications, Arizona • started as Editorial Designer and promoted up through Design Director, responsible for the media company’s creative department including design, art and production teams • collaborated across departments to design and produce daily newspapers for print and website • created and maintained design style and standards across company June 1997 – March 2001 EDITORIAL ARTIST & DESIGNER Freedom Communications, Colorado • collaborated with editors and reporters to create graphics and design layouts for daily newspaper under tight deadlinesWWWW…