Chris Szwarc: UX designer, Illustrator, Graphic designer in Foster City, CA

Freelace graphic designer

Graphic design studio with a variety of clients, focused chiefl y on developing design content for lifestyle and sport industries. • Managed digital graphic designers team and coordinated 300+ visual design projects (digital illustrations, , t-shirts, websites) and around 5 design/illustration projects, from concept through completion, every month • Designed and delivered multiple web-based responsive applications for various specialized clients (e.g.: jewelry brands, the tobacco industry, non-profi t organizations) that signifi cantly increased their brand's recognition and growth in the market • Collaborated closely with 40+ clients to conceptualize vision, conceived designs and illustrations, and consistently met deadlines and requirements, establishing trusting relationships and increasing client transactions by 30% • Designed brand identity for an organization with 120,000+ members, which helped warm public perception and popularized active spending time outdoors by 10% of members • Managed all operational, strategic, fi nancial, quote/bid, and administrative functions

Successfully managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion. Worked closely with clients to create a vision, conceive designs and themes, and consistently met deadlines and requirements. Created and conducted highly effective sales and marketing presentations. Managed all operational, strategic, financial, quote/bid, and administrative functions. Established trusting relationships with vendors, and key clients.