Emerson Cooke

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Prepress Manager and Senior Designer at Landmark Print
April 1, 2025 - Present
Manage prepress and design teams, oversee project management, and pre-flight incoming printing projects and printed materials. Direct client projects and utilize InDesign for data merge/mail merge to support production workflows.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Production Specialist at Design Source
September 1, 1988 - January 1, 2025
Operate a full-service print and web design firm providing strategic leadership, art direction, and client relationship management. Create advertising campaigns, marketing materials, direct photoshoots, and oversee production on 5,000+ projects.
Art Director and partner at Lighting & Home Decor E-commerce Site
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2025
Lead all aspects of e-commerce site design and branding, including website design, social media, lite coding, data mapping, live chat customer service, and setup of Shopify & BigCommerce sites.
Freelance: Studio Manager at It’s About Time Publishing
January 1, 2005 - August 31, 2005
Directed design and production timelines and budgets; managed nine design and production professionals plus outside printers to complete textbooks, posters, product sheets and other collateral.
Prepress consultant, Production Specialist and Macintosh Hardware/Software Maintenance at Computertech Design
February 1, 1991 - January 1, 2001
Provided prepress consultation, production support, and Macintosh hardware/software maintenance for clients; ensured print-ready files and efficient production workflows.
Graphic Designer at Atlantic Group Advertising
June 1, 1986 - September 1, 1988
Developed advertising materials and campaigns for clients in various sectors.
Graphic Designer, Typesetter at The Type Barn
January 1, 1985 - June 1, 1986
Freelance graphic design and typesetting for print projects.
Studio Manager (Freelance) at It’s About Time Publishing
January 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005
Developed timelines and budgets; handled traffic; managed nine design and production professionals plus outside printers to complete textbooks, posters, product sheets and other collateral materials.
Owner / Founder at Design Source
September 1, 1988 - January 1, 2025
Manage a full-service print and web design firm, providing strategic leadership, art direction, client relationship management, and overseeing sales efforts. Create campaigns and marketing materials; direct product and fashion photography.
Art Director & Partner at Lighting & Home Decor E-commerce Site
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2025
Art Director-Designer of social media ads, banners and videos. Website design, social media, lite coding, website set-up, data mapping and live chat customer service.
Studio Manager at It’s About Time Publishing
January 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005
Freelance: Studio Manager in charge of design and production. Developed timelines, budgets and handled traffic. Managed nine design and production professionals plus outside printers to complete textbooks, posters and other collateral materials.
Prepress Consultant / Production Specialist at Computertech Design
February 1, 1991 - January 1, 2001
Freelance: Prepress consultant, Production Specialist and Macintosh Hardware/Software Maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Bridgeport
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1987
B.F.A. at University of Bridgeport
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1987
B.F.A. at University of Bridgeport
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1987

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Education