About Doug
In the dynamic world of design, I stand out as a versatile leader with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. With a rich background spanning graphic design, digital imaging, and production, I bring a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and strategic vision to every project. I have steered diverse teams to deliver exceptional results for national and global brands. My dedication to mentoring and guiding others ensures that my team is not only skilled but inspired to surpass expectations. With a track record of success in branding, print advertising, and digital content creation, I am poised to bring fresh ideas and unparalleled dedication to your creative endeavors.
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Besser digital studioConsultant | Adaptive Design | Production ArtRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)January 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)Berwyn, United StatesDoug’s consulting work draws on his multifaceted background: from long-form print and branding systems to complex packaging rollouts and campaign adaptations. He has contributed to the success of national and global brands including Coca-Cola, CVS Health, General Mills, Kraft Foods, Master Lock, PetSmart, and BlueCross BlueShield, ensuring consistency and quality across channels and formats.
- Marks, part of SGS & CoDesign Team LeadRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)September 2021 - October 2022 (1 year and 1 month)Providence, RI, USAI was hired on to Manage the CVS Beauty® brands refresh. As the "keeper of the brand," I worked collaboratively with Graphic Designers, Photographers, Printers, and CVS stakeholders to ensure that CVS Beauty® brand standards are upheld across the company. In a typical day my responsibilities could include:
- Manage and present projects and ongoing operations stakeholder relationships.
- Lead graphic design team, and art direct Illustrators and/or photographers, providing ongoing leadership, and mentoring of direct reports, and conducting regular review of design quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Present to CVS Beauty® brands stakeholders, coaching them on creative process, branding and options, and concepting
- Designing and/or art directing timely, brand-compliant solutions
- Adapt to changing project parameters, tight deadlines, and diverse project assignments
- Design and/or art direct materials for print and digital products and assets
- TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLCFreelance Production ArtistRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)July 2015 - September 2021 (6 years and 2 months)Elk Grove Village, United StatesIntegral member of a team of veteran artists while adapting design files to align with specific print production specifications
- Implementing legal and regulatory compliance to roughly 10.000 food labels
- Adapting 3500+ of the above toward a rebranding effort
- Production and design adaptation introducing a 600-item, new brand launch
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Education
- BFA, Art, Graphic Design and PrintmakingWestern Illinois University1983BFA, Art, Graphic Design and Printmaking
- Curriculum for LivingLandmark Education2012Curriculum for Living