I'm a creative professional with 27+ years of corporate experience in digital and print design, delivering high-impact visual solutions for global clients. I translate complex concepts into engaging visuals and lead cross-functional teams to drive measurable business outcomes, known for collaborative leadership, technical expertise, and efficient, high-volume production.

Scott Zaleski

I'm a creative professional with 27+ years of corporate experience in digital and print design, delivering high-impact visual solutions for global clients. I translate complex concepts into engaging visuals and lead cross-functional teams to drive measurable business outcomes, known for collaborative leadership, technical expertise, and efficient, high-volume production.

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I’m a creative professional with 27+ years of corporate experience in digital and print design, delivering high-impact visual solutions for global clients.
I translate complex concepts into engaging visuals and lead cross-functional teams to drive measurable business outcomes, known for collaborative leadership, technical expertise, and efficient, high-volume production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Designer (Contract) at Lockton
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced 50+ multi-format assets (guides, brochures, interactive PDFs, landing pages, email campaigns, event collateral), accelerating client campaign launches by 20%. Partnered with 10+ cross-functional teams to transform technical benefits content into clear, engaging visuals that increased employee enrollment engagement by 18%. Standardized templates for PowerPoint and digital collateral, reducing design turnaround time by 25% and improving consistency across corporate communications.
Graphic Specialist (Full-Time) at WestRock
January 1, 2020 - October 17, 2025
Improved production efficiency by resolving prepress, QC, and manufacturing issues, cutting error rates by 30%. Processed 200+ packaging proofs per week, shortening average turnaround by 15% and freeing senior designers for high-value projects. Supported packaging workflows for Fortune 500 clients, ensuring 100% compliance with flexographic printing standards.
Lead Production Designer (Contract) at OX Tools Global
January 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Designed and launched 25+ product catalogs, 40+ trade show campaigns, and global promotional assets, boosting North American sales by 22% and contributing to winning the 2017 Hand Tool Brand Award. Directed product photography for catalogs, websites, and marketing, reducing outsourcing costs by 35% while ensuring consistent global brand standards. Delivered multi-market branding across USA, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, increasing global brand recognition.
Graphic Production Artist / Mechanical Production Artist (Contract) at Diadeis New York
January 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025
Created print-ready mechanical files for large-scale advertising (billboards, bus wraps, taxi toppers, and train station displays), driving visibility for pharmaceutical and fragrance clients. Achieved 100% compliance with print specifications through rigorous quality checks and proactive troubleshooting. Optimized proofing and approval workflows, improving turnaround speed and reducing revision cycles by 20%.
Freelance Graphic Designer (Self-employed) at Zaleski Design
January 1, 2011 - Present
Developed branding strategies for healthcare and agency clients that increased visibility by 15% and boosted lead generation by 10%. Delivered 100+ logo, packaging, and social media design projects with a 95% client retention rate and consistent repeat business. Expanded service offerings with AI tools, web design, and Canva workflows, improving project efficiency by 20% for small business clients. Produced professional product photography and retouching that enhanced visual appeal and increased client engagement rates.

Education

BFA in Photographic Illustration at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Continuing Education in Web Design at Parsons School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
AAS in Graphic Design at Briarcliffe College
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Qualifications

Hand Tool Brand Award
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Achievement Award
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Team Excellence Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
ActionEmco Catalog Support Program
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail