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.
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.
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%.

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