I am a positive, detail-oriented, creative servant leader with extensive experience in graphic design and art direction. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy juggling multiple projects simultaneously. My work spans website design, print materials, branding, and project management, collaborating closely with clients and teams to deliver high-quality results. Besides my professional work, I am passionate about community involvement, serving as Vice President and Head Coach for a soccer club dedicated to diversity and inclusiveness. I enjoy using my design skills to manage the club's social media and graphics, which recently earned me recognition as the 2022 New York State Youth Soccer Volunteer of the Year!

Jim Herrmann

I am a positive, detail-oriented, creative servant leader with extensive experience in graphic design and art direction. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy juggling multiple projects simultaneously. My work spans website design, print materials, branding, and project management, collaborating closely with clients and teams to deliver high-quality results. Besides my professional work, I am passionate about community involvement, serving as Vice President and Head Coach for a soccer club dedicated to diversity and inclusiveness. I enjoy using my design skills to manage the club's social media and graphics, which recently earned me recognition as the 2022 New York State Youth Soccer Volunteer of the Year!

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I am a positive, detail-oriented, creative servant leader with extensive experience in graphic design and art direction. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy juggling multiple projects simultaneously. My work spans website design, print materials, branding, and project management, collaborating closely with clients and teams to deliver high-quality results.

Besides my professional work, I am passionate about community involvement, serving as Vice President and Head Coach for a soccer club dedicated to diversity and inclusiveness. I enjoy using my design skills to manage the club’s social media and graphics, which recently earned me recognition as the 2022 New York State Youth Soccer Volunteer of the Year!

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director at GraphicLanguage
January 1, 1998 - Present
Design websites using tools such as Figma and Adobe XD. Create and edit sites with WordPress, Bootstrap, as requested by clients. Collaborate with web development teams in creating UI design and branding for e-commerce websites, utilizing Shopify platform, web ads, social media, and email marketing (using DotDigital and Klaviyo). Design a wide range of print promotional materials, from conception to completion, including logos, catalogs, point-of-purchase displays, utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps. Manage projects by establishing schedules, coordinating artwork, photography and copy, delegating tasks to vendors and team members, and working with Communications and Social Media teams to coordinate press releases and announcements. Clients include Amazon, Apple, BJ's Wholesale Club, Premiere Racing, and others.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services