CHARLES SPADY

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I am an experienced Graphic Designer with over 20 years of expertise delivering impactful visual solutions.

About

I am an experienced Graphic Designer with over 20 years of expertise delivering impactful visual solutions. My journey has taken me from traditional design to the digital realm, allowing me to adapt and innovate continuously.

  • Joined March 2025

Industry experience

  • Computers & Electronics
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Telecommunications
  • Other
  • Professional Services

Projects · 20

This campaign is a masterclass in omnichannel marketing, strategically blending outdoor, transit, and digital advertising to generate massive brand visibility and Social media Video. By targeting tourists, commuters, and locals, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur River Rock maximizes its reach, ensuring a successful Valentine’s Day turnout. video animator filmdirector advert videoeditor

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

A digital airport ad strategically placed in high-traffic areas for travelers arriving in Las Vegas. The premium positioning targets tourists looking for romantic dining experiences. Impact: Captures arriving visitors, influencing their dining decisions.

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

A large-scale ad on the Las Vegas Monorail, a high-profile transit system used by tourists and convention attendees. This mobile billboard reaches thousands of potential customers daily. Impact: Massive brand exposure to international visitors and local guests heading to hotels and casinos. photo branding graphicdesigner logo designer

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

A side panel ad on an RTC transit bus, targeting Las Vegas residents and daily commuters. The campaign messaging is reinforced on multiple transport platforms. Impact: Consistent brand reinforcement for locals, driving local reservations. photo graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer logo

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

A full-body wrap covering a double-decker bus on The Deuce, a popular tourist transit route. The rich visuals of pasta, wine, and branding create a luxurious and inviting feel, targeting tourists and locals. Impact: Captures the attention of high foot traffic areas, ensuring thousands of daily impressions. branding photo illustrator webdesigner graphicdesigner logo designer

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

Billboards in prime Las Vegas locations, including highway placements and The Strip. The clear, bold typography and food imagery drive home the message: “All You Need is Love & Some Pasta”. Impact: Dominates the Las Vegas skyline, ensuring high brand recall and attracting customers. photo branding graphicdesigner designer logo

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

Billboards in prime Las Vegas locations, including highway placements and The Strip. The clear, bold typography and food imagery drive home the message: “All You Need is Love & Some Pasta”. Impact: Dominates the Las Vegas skyline, ensuring high brand recall and attracting customers. photo graphicdesigner logo branding designer

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

A custom mobile ad mockup showcasing how the campaign can be extended to digital and social media marketing. The design consistency across platforms ensures brand recognition. Impact: Seamless digital integration for online marketing campaigns and social sharing. photo logo branding graphicdesigner designer

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

Page 1: Initial Wireframes & Concept Sketches (Top-left panel) – The Mountain View concept begins with a structured four-block layout to define the homepage flow on a computer screen. It includes a "Click to View Hotel Package" button, setting up the user journey. (Top-middle panel) – A wireframe outline showing the navigation and content sections, detailing how the pages will be organized. (Top-right panel) – A more refined wireframe set, focusing on image placement, text sections, and interactive elements like schedules and booking options. (Bottom-left panel) – A creative wireframe iteration, showcasing how the Mountain View experience can be visually represented with photography and storytelling elements. (Bottom-middle panel) – A mobile wireframe version, conceptualizing how the app might function on a smartphone. (Bottom-right panels: 6, 7, 8) – These frames show individual UI elements, including an animated schedule concept, a snowboarding-themed navigation design, and an illustrated special offers section. photo graphicdesigner designer branding logo

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

(First three panels from the left) – Concepts for the Mountain View mobile app, including: A homepage layout with a dynamic menu. A calendar integration showing scheduled dates and hotel events. A cartoon-style mascot element for a fun, engaging brand identity. (Middle-bottom panels) – A promotional event banner for the hotel, integrating time-sensitive offers and a clean, structured layout. (Final panel on the right) – A fully developed logo concept, using the stylized "M" and "V" to reinforce branding. This UX sketch series explores the evolution of the Mountain View Hotel website and mobile app, from initial wireframes to fully visualized UI components. It strategically incorporates animation, storytelling, and branding elements to create an engaging user experience.

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

(Left-side wireframe panels) – Further iterations of computer screen layouts, refining the placement of images, buttons, and text to establish a cohesive flow. (Right-side design panel) – A visual development of the landing page, incorporating the Mountain View Hotel branding, ski-themed graphics, and a large CTA (Call to Action) button leading to package selections. (Bottom-left panel) – A photo-driven design concept, integrating human elements to connect with the audience. (Bottom-right panel) – A high-fidelity iteration of the landing page, showing finalized typography, images, and button designs, ensuring brand consistency and engagement. photo graphicdesigner branding designer logo

  • Art Director
  • Brand Designer
  • Content Designer

Work experience· 7 roles

Graphic Designer · Media Relations (Contract)Mar 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

Responsible for creating visually compelling designs for various media platforms, focusing on enhancing brand identity and user engagement.

Graphic Designer | Media Relations (Contract) · Las Vegas, NVMar 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

Responsible for creating and managing visual content for media campaigns, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure alignment of branding and messaging. Leveraged design software for optimal project execution and played a key role in enhancing the company's media presence.

Graphic Designer · Us Doing Us, Inc.Apr 2018 – May 2023 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Worked on designing marketing materials and campaigns, collaborating closely with clients to understand their vision and bring it to life.

Graphic Designer · Las Vegas PrideApr 2018 – Jun 2023 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Graphic Designer · Las Vegas PrideApr 2015 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo
Graphic Designer · UDS Online LLCJan 2015 – Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Graphic Designer · OCD StudiosMar 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

Education· 8

Master’s Degree In Media Graphic · Full Sail University2021 – 2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Graphic · The Art Institute of Philadelphia2002 – 2004
M.F.A. in Multimedia Design · Full sail University2021 – 2022
B.S. in Graphic Design Technology · Full Sail University2019 – 2021

Certifications and awards

Adobe Certified Expert2021 – 2023
UX Design Certificate2022 – 2025

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