Hi, I'm Dawn Williamson, a multi-disciplined and results-driven graphic designer with extensive experience in print, digital, infographics, illustration, identity development, and social media marketing. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments where I manage multiple projects from concept to completion. I am passionate about creating visuals that communicate complex information clearly and effectively while adhering to brand standards. I am a self-motivated and proactive team player with excellent communication, organization, time management, and leadership skills. I enjoy working collaboratively with diverse teams and am always eager to learn and evolve as I contribute meaningfully to company objectives.…

Dawn Williamson

Hi, I'm Dawn Williamson, a multi-disciplined and results-driven graphic designer with extensive experience in print, digital, infographics, illustration, identity development, and social media marketing. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments where I manage multiple projects from concept to completion. I am passionate about creating visuals that communicate complex information clearly and effectively while adhering to brand standards. I am a self-motivated and proactive team player with excellent communication, organization, time management, and leadership skills. I enjoy working collaboratively with diverse teams and am always eager to learn and evolve as I contribute meaningfully to company objectives.…

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Hi, I’m Dawn Williamson, a multi-disciplined and results-driven graphic designer with extensive experience in print, digital, infographics, illustration, identity development, and social media marketing. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments where I manage multiple projects from concept to completion. I am passionate about creating visuals that communicate complex information clearly and effectively while adhering to brand standards.

I am a self-motivated and proactive team player with excellent communication, organization, time management, and leadership skills. I enjoy working collaboratively with diverse teams and am always eager to learn and evolve as I contribute meaningfully to company objectives.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Owner at dwCreative
December 30, 1995 - June 13, 2024
https://www.instagram.com/dwcreative_design/ Providing design services including identity development, print and social media marketing, illustration and infographics, package and publication design. Clients included various companies across sectors, demonstrating versatile design solutions.
Freelance Graphic Designer at RICK Engineering
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Collaborated with business development, marketing, and technical teams to create visuals for engineering projects, including proposals, technical reports, presentations, infographics, and identity development. Delivered complex marketing materials under tight deadlines while complying with brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer / Project Manager at Mad Dog Design
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Designed and managed a broad range of design activities such as identity development, magazines, large catalogues, client meetings, and print production management.
Contract Graphic Designer at The Phoenix Symphony
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Designed and managed design activities including stationery, ticket stubs, postcards, magazine ads, posters, booklets, invitations, newsletters, billboards, and large outdoor banners.
Graphic Designer / Pre-Press Specialist at Crown Press. Inc.
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012
Met with clients, prepared client files for press and digital printing, recreated existing printed pieces in press-ready editable formats, created mock-ups, organized archives, and wrote copy.
Art Director / Graphic Designer - Start Up at Trillium Design Group
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Handled all aspects of print and web design including client meetings, proposals, market research, presentations, project management, print quotes, press checks, photo shoot direction, supervising designers, and office operations involved in running a small business.
Buyer/Lead Customer Service Representative at International Paper (XPEDX)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Managed buyer and lead customer service responsibilities.
Junior Graphic Designer - Publication Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Supported publication department with junior graphic design tasks.
Graphic Design Assistant - Publications Department at The University of Denver
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Assisted in graphic design for the publications department.
Graphic Designer / Owner at dwCreative
January 1, 1996 - June 15, 2024
Providing design services including identity development, print and social media marketing, illustration and infographics, package and publication design for clients including The Juice Plus+ Company, West Valley Recycles, Levarti, Brilliant Planet, Pure Potential International, Plum Branding, The Phoenix Symphony, and Progress Residential.
Freelance Graphic Designer at RICK Engineering
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Collaborated with business development, marketing staff, and technical teams to create visuals for engineering projects and complex marketing deliverables including proposals, technical project reports, presentations, infographics, and identity development. Delivered compelling cover designs and complex infographics on tight deadlines while maintaining brand and corporate guidelines.
Graphic Designer / Project Manager at Mad Dog Design
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Designed and managed a broad range of design activities including identity development, design and project management of magazines and large volume catalogues, client meetings, and print production management.
Contract Graphic Designer at The Phoenix Symphony
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Designed and managed diverse design projects such as stationary, ticket stubs, postcards, magazine ads, posters, booklets, invitations, newsletters, billboards, and large outdoor banners.
Graphic Designer / Pre-Press Specialist at Crown Press Inc.
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
Met with clients, prepared files for press and digital printing, re-created existing printed pieces in press-ready, editable formats, created mock-ups, organized and archived files, and wrote copy.
Art Director / Graphic Designer - Start Up at Trillium Design Group
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Performed all aspects of print and web design including client meetings, preparing proposals and contracts, market research, concept development, presentations, project management, paper and color selection, print quotes, press checks, photoshoot direction, supervising multiple designers, traffic management, and participating in decision making and planning involved in opening and running a small business.
Buyer/Lead Customer Service Representative at International Paper (XPEDX)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Junior Graphic Designer - Publication Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Graphic Design Assistant - Publications Department at The University of Denver
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Graphic Designer / Owner at dwCreative
January 1, 1996 - Present
Provided design services including identity development, print and social media marketing, illustration and infographics, package and publication design for a wide range of clients.
Freelance Graphic Designer at RICK Engineering
December 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025
Collaborated closely with business development, marketing staff, and technical teams to create visuals for engineering projects including proposals, technical reports, presentations, infographics, communications, and identity development. Delivered assignments on tight deadlines and in strict compliance with corporate guidelines.
Graphic Designer / Project Manager at Mad Dog Design
December 31, 2014 - July 15, 2025
Designed and managed a broad range of design activities including identity development, magazine and catalogue design, client meetings, and print production management.
Contract Graphic Designer at The Phoenix Symphony
December 31, 2013 - July 15, 2025
Designed and managed a broad range of design projects including stationary, ticket stubs, postcards, magazine ads, posters, booklets, invitations, newsletters, billboards, and large outdoor banners.
Graphic Designer / Pre-Press Specialist at Crown Press. Inc.
December 31, 2012 - July 15, 2025
Met with clients to prepare files for press and digital printing, recreated printed pieces in press-ready digitally editable formats, created mock-ups, organized and archived files, and wrote copy.
Art Director / Graphic Designer - Start Up at Trillium Design Group
December 31, 2005 - July 15, 2025
Handled all aspects of print and web design including client meetings, proposals, market research, concept development, presentations, project management, print quotes, press checks, photoshoot direction, team supervision, and office management.
Buyer/Lead Customer Service Representative at International Paper (XPEDX)
December 31, 2000 - July 15, 2025
Responsible for buying and lead customer service activities.
Junior Graphic Designer - Publication Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver
December 31, 1998 - July 15, 2025
Supported the publication department as a junior graphic designer.
Graphic Design Assistant - Publications Department at The University of Denver
December 29, 1995 - July 13, 2025
Assisted with graphic design tasks in the publications department.

Education

Post Graduate Courses at College of the Mainland - Texas City, TX
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor of Fine Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor of Fine Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Under Graduate Courses at The University of Denver
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods