Courtney Howerton: Freelance Graphic Designer in Los Angeles, CA
Courtney Howerton
Freelance Graphic Designer
Los Angeles | United States
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Chowgraphic
Freelance Graphic Designer | 01/2009 - Current
Clients have included Demand Media, Jurlique Skincare, SourcePlay, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, KBDA, Renie Designs, Praedicat, Inc.
Partnered closely with clients to create digital and print projects and communicated openly about their needs to ensure satisfaction.
Contributed to successful international email marketing campaigns and social media rollouts
Interpreted clients’ needs to strategize and implement brand guidelines resulting in cohesive pitch decks for 3 start-ups
Collaborated with clients to create infographics shared over multiple social media platforms
Dynojet Research
Graphic Designer | 04/2014 - 02/2017
As Dynojet Research’s primary Graphic Designer, my focus was to develop and design the majority of the company’s print and digital collateral, ensuring that all work was effective, appropriate and delivered within agreed timescales.
Restructured the entire email marketing strategy to achieve a 20% above industry standard open rate
Translated complex technical data into accessible design for direct mailer campaign increasing product awareness
Conceptualized and executed national print and digital advertising campaigns
Spearheaded and organized a creative job log to improve department communication
ORLY International
Temporary Graphic Designer | 01/2013 - 09/2013
Lead graphic designer assigned to company-wide rebranding project across all collateral for two distinct brands.
Collaborated with art directors to formulate 117 unique products consisting of brochures, packages, and labels
Conceptualized and executed promotional packaging designs
Assisted art directors in preparing creative briefs
Hundley Studio
Archivist | 01/2009 - 01/2013
Primary archivist, responsible for archiving all materials: press, photographs, source material, artwork records, and shipping documentation.
Tracked all sales of artwork including hours of labor spent on artwork
Documented all collector information ensuring the location of each at work was known at all times
Controlled a digital photo archive of over 3000 images
Implemented naming conventions and introduced meta-data to all digital assets
Contributed to art production by preparing collage materials and assisted in staging photo shoots
Las Vegas Art Museum
Graphic Designer | 04/2006 - 07/2008
Responsible for the design of all promotional materials, books, exhibition catalogs, cards, VIP event invitations, and brochures for the Las Vegas Art Museum.
Partnered with artists and curators to design ephemera for 7 exhibitions, including 5 books, 7 invitations and print collateral for 3 galas
Managed all print production including press checks and scheduling
Assisted with exhibition design and installation