Hi, I'm Parker Ott, a creative visual communicator with 10+ years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and animation, dedicated to leveraging art for captivating storytelling and audience engagement. I have a proven track record delivering high-quality work for diverse clients—from local startups to national brands like Six Flags and The Ritz-Carlton Hotels. I'm proactive, collaborative, and thrive in fast-paced environments, always looking for opportunities to push creative boundaries.

Parker Ott

Hi, I'm Parker Ott, a creative visual communicator with 10+ years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and animation, dedicated to leveraging art for captivating storytelling and audience engagement. I have a proven track record delivering high-quality work for diverse clients—from local startups to national brands like Six Flags and The Ritz-Carlton Hotels. I'm proactive, collaborative, and thrive in fast-paced environments, always looking for opportunities to push creative boundaries.

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Hi, I’m Parker Ott, a creative visual communicator with 10+ years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and animation, dedicated to leveraging art for captivating storytelling and audience engagement.

I have a proven track record delivering high-quality work for diverse clients—from local startups to national brands like Six Flags and The Ritz-Carlton Hotels. I’m proactive, collaborative, and thrive in fast-paced environments, always looking for opportunities to push creative boundaries.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Vivid Golf
November 1, 2024 - Present
Standardized creative operations and quality control: established project organization frameworks and rigorous protocols to manage all graphic design projects from concept to completion. Developed flag ship product and packaging designs: created intricate patterns for Men’s Golf Polos and engineered technical packaging solutions for products ranging from electronics to drinkware. Optimized in-house production for custom orders: managed project intake, tracking, and technical file organization for pre-order customization to ensure precision for engraving and print applications.
Senior Graphic Designer at Artura Studios Inc.
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2024
Transformed visitor experience at San Antonio Zoo: led design and implementation of an intuitive map, signage, significantly improving wayfinding and promoting ease of navigation. Created impactful branding for Six Flags: designed and illustrated captivating branding for Halloween attractions, enhancing brand recognition and contributing to successful nationwide marketing campaigns. Drove online engagement for The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas: spearheaded the development of compelling social media and email campaigns, showcasing luxurious offerings and achieving measurable increases in conversions.
Freelance Designer/ Illustrator at Independent Contractor
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2024
Designed an versatile logo and word mark for ROYALTY SOAPS, ensuring seamless brand identity across print products and video media. Created a series of compelling book covers for FIL A MENT CITY MEDIA INC.'s junior novel series, merging character illustration skills with print design expertise. Collaborated with a small team to direct and produce assets supporting UX, game objects, and narrative for the 2023 GitHub Game Off Competition.
Lead 2D / FX Animator at Octo Ninja Short Film Production
February 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Led the design and implementation of dynamic 2D animated effects, elevating the film's visual storytelling and contributing to its 'Best Design' award. Collaborated effectively with cross-functional leadership team, coordinating creative decisions and ensuring the successful execution of weekly production goals. Developed a comprehensive suite of conceptual art, mockups, and research documents, fostering clear communication and upskilling team members to achieve the film's award-winning visual design.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Technology and Emerging Communications at University of Texas at Dallas
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services