I'm a driven and flexible graphic designer with a proven track record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. I develop projects from inception through production to final delivery, ensuring everything is on brand, appropriate, and delivered on time. I thrive both in team settings and when working independently. My experience spans print and digital collateral, from ads, catalogs and brochures to social media and web graphics. I am adept at adhering to brand standards, managing logos and templates, and training teammates on software and procedures to keep workflows smooth and efficient.

Dian U. Swarm

I'm a driven and flexible graphic designer with a proven track record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. I develop projects from inception through production to final delivery, ensuring everything is on brand, appropriate, and delivered on time. I thrive both in team settings and when working independently. My experience spans print and digital collateral, from ads, catalogs and brochures to social media and web graphics. I am adept at adhering to brand standards, managing logos and templates, and training teammates on software and procedures to keep workflows smooth and efficient.

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I’m a driven and flexible graphic designer with a proven track record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. I develop projects from inception through production to final delivery, ensuring everything is on brand, appropriate, and delivered on time. I thrive both in team settings and when working independently.

My experience spans print and digital collateral, from ads, catalogs and brochures to social media and web graphics. I am adept at adhering to brand standards, managing logos and templates, and training teammates on software and procedures to keep workflows smooth and efficient.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic/Production Designer at Signet Jewelers
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Created store ads, signs, catalogs, brochures, flyers, sell sheets, exhibits, social media, and web graphics; adhered to brand standards; managed production, file workflows; optimized logos and templates; trained staff on client/proofing software.
Graphic Designer at Town Planner Corporate
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Produced calendar ads and web collateral; branding emphasis; mentored other designers; collaborated with clients and management.
Graphic Designer at KSK Visual Ingenuity
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011
Graphic design for marketing needs and in-house sign shop; preflight of large-format print jobs; customer service; trained new employees on Adobe software.
Graphic Designer/Pre Press at GEI WideFormat, Inc.
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Designed for day-to-day creative needs including brochures, press releases, internal documents, banners, signs, display art, E-blasts, web design, logos, and product literature; managed in-house copy shop; in-house photography and retouching.
Graphic Designer at Print Management Partners (DBA GO2 Partners)
November 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
In-house agency designer producing brochures, banners, posters, flyers, periodical advertising; photographed and retouched product; preflighted and packaged final designs to vendors.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Area Businesses (see pg. 2)
May 1, 2002 - November 9, 2025
Delivered creative design solutions for various area businesses; managed projects from concept through production; experienced in print and digital collateral; strong branding and timely delivery; able to work independently or as part of a team.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Independent / Self-employed (Dian U. Swarm)
May 1, 2002 - November 9, 2025
Driven and flexible graphic designer with a proven record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. Developed projects from inception through production to final delivery, ensuring effectiveness, brand alignment, and timely delivery. Able to work as part of a team or solo with experience in print and digital collateral.
Graphic/Production Designer at Signet Jewelers
February 29, 2020 - February 29, 2020
Worked with the Jared, Kay and corporate creative teams to create vibrant store advertisements, signs, catalogs, brochures, flyers, sell sheets, exhibits, social media, and web graphics. Adhered to brand standards (color, type, production, quality). Performed production design, closing and transferring jobs to vendors. Managed logos and job templates; trained staff on client/proofing software and Adobe programs.
Graphic Designer at Town Planner Corporate
January 31, 2015 - January 31, 2015
Produced print calendar ads and web-based collateral; leveraged social media. Recognized for corporate branding excellence with focus on innovative concepts and high design quality. Collaborated effectively with clients, peers, and management; mentored other designers.
Graphic Designer at KSK Visual Ingenuity
November 30, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Provided graphic design for marketing needs and in-house sign shop. Managed preflight of large format print jobs. Delivered customer service, counter sales, telephone support and printing tasks. Trained new employees on Adobe software.
Graphic Designer / Pre Press at GEI WideFormat, Inc.
June 30, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Designed for day-to-day creative needs including brochures, press releases, internal documents, folders, banners, signs, display booth art, E-blasts, web design, logos, and product literature. Produced marketing materials for new product launches and supported sales kits. Managed in-house copy shop; large format copy design, editing, printing; in-house photography and retouching.
In-house Agency Graphic Designer at Print Management Partners (DBA GO2 Partners)
November 30, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Created brochures, banners, posters, flyers, periodical advertising, and more. Photographed and retouched product. Preflighted, released and packaged final designs to vendors.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education/Graphic Art at Ohio University, Athens, OH
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education/Graphic Art at Ohio University
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Training, Adobe Creative Cloud
May 1, 2016 - November 9, 2025
Renewal of State of Ohio Visual Art License K-12
May 1, 2013 - November 9, 2025
Conference for Adobe Creative Suite Users, Web Track
June 1, 2012 - November 9, 2025
Dreamweaver Continuing Education
September 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Adobe Certified Training (Adobe Creative Cloud)
May 1, 2016 - November 9, 2025
Visual Art License K-12
May 1, 2013 - November 9, 2025
Conference for Adobe Creative Suite Users, Web Track
June 1, 2012 - November 9, 2025
Dreamweaver Continuing Education
September 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other