Darryl Collins:
Darryl Collins
United States
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ExOfficio
Visual Creative Design Manager | 09/2015 - 06/2017
Develop and drive creative.
Manage distribution and production of project workload within team.
Collaborate on new design issues and research projects with team.
Ensure projects and finished graphics are accurate and precise and meet Brand Standards.
Manage and maintain record keeping of original artwork files and all projects.
Project prioritization of design, assignment and management to designers.
Lead with effective supervision an experienced design team toward greater creativity.
Evaluate and motivate designers toward continued growth and leading design solutions.
Participate in departmental strategic planning.
Assist technically internal and external customers.
Hacker Group
Associate Creative Director | 03/2013 - 03/2015
Directed the creative process for AT&T Lifecycle Base Management and AT&T Wireless Acquisition from concept development through to production.
Managed a team of Art Directors and Copy Writers on integrated digital and print campaigns that were featured in national and regional AT&T marketing channels using promotional emails, letter packages, banner ads and MSM videos.
Supervised the re-design of AT&T mobile newsletter which now averages an 89% open rate.
CLEARWIRE
Creative Services Manager, Brand and Marketing | 12/2011 - 12/2013
Led the team in the creative process of redefining the CLEAR brand for retail and online channels. Redesigned packaging, POS materials, on-line and print media to better appeal to the target consumer.
Managed brand development by supervising multiple ad agencies and outside vendors. Ensured designs were in-line with the CLEAR look and feel and that they elevated the CLEAR brand.
Designed high visibility packaging for the CLEAR brand. Developed seamless work flow solutions for brand and marketing collateral.
Managed print production timelines and targets in an effective manner.
Starbucks
Design Consultant and Business Manager | 01/2011 - 12/2011
Led the art direction and business management of licensed packaging design firms.
Maintained cohesive synergy between the Starbucks Brand and outside design firms. Presented Starbucks brand guidelines to vendors and designers.
Liaison between Starbucks Marketing Department and outside design firms.
Developed creative brand solutions for licensed vendors that adhered to Starbucks CPG brand standards.
Tommy Bahama
Senior Designer | 09/2009 - 09/2011
Developed effective visual personalities for all Tommy Bahama brands.
Led in the creative development of promotions and advertising.
Created original designs and illustrations for retail packaging and displays.
Produced layouts for packaging, folders, email campaigns, invitations, POS, photography, and all print production. Designed brochures, direct mailers, invitations, holiday promotions and global promotions.
Starbucks Global Creative Group
Senior Graphic Designer | 09/2002 - 09/2008
Created original designs and art for national and international Starbucks including POS collateral and gift cards. Produced award-wining art for coffee stamps, coffee bags, and music CD compilations.
Developed effective visual personalities for Starbucks retail brands.
Developed packaging solutions for retail channels and licensed stores.
Maintained the Starbucks brand by designing and illustrating in-store mural art. Worked with design management and print production to integrate Starbucks brand standards in photography and visual design.
Macy's
Art Director | 06/2000 - 06/2002
Developed design solutions for catalogs and retail collateral.
Effectively project managed daily and weekly print advertising for the Home Department.
Starbucks Coffee Co.
Graphic Designer | 06/1993 - 06/2000
Designed branding systems and icons for Starbucks retail collateral.
Developed promotional merchandise and packaging for Starbucks Coffee Group.
Designed packaging for reissued music compilations.
Created full color murals for national and international retail environments.
Managed work flow from concept to completion.