Scott Raymond

SR Designs

Boston, MA, USA
Highly skilled and detail oriented creative with over 2 decades experience in print, online, and mobile design. Adept in all aspects of the creative process including idea concepting, direction of photography and illustration, management of print, production, and small design teams. National award winner with consistent ability to meet and exceed deadlines within budget constraints and a team player always striving to learn new and refine current skills.

Work Experience

American Academy Of Arts & Sciences

Creative Director

Oversee Print and digital design of publications and marketing materials including the annual report and quarterly publication (Bulletin), invitations, and email marketing campaigns to engage members who are leaders in academic disciplines, arts, business, and public affairs. Worked with a team to redesign the Academy’s website (www.amacad.org) and the quarterly publication (Bulletin) bringing it from a two color to four color publication.
2012 - Present Massachusetts, United States

SR Designs

Freelance Graphic and Web Designer

Freelance design for clients including Gourmet Recipes for One, The Coastal Table, The Colony Club, New Scientist/ScienceJobs.com, Watts Industries, Boston College, Reed Business Information, and Penton Media Inc. Projects ranged from magazines, websites (www.gourmetrecipesforone.com, www.thecoastaltable.com, and www.thecolonlyclubsunrise.com), logos and stationary, advertising, brochures, direct mail, and email marketing campaigns.
2002 - Present Massachusetts, United States

Cricket Media Inc.

Art Director

Management of all design and production of two 52-page children’s educational publications (Calliope and Odyssey). Commissioned artwork from illustrators and creation of digital illustrations. Worked closely with the marketing department on materials and branding for all publications within the company. Lead role overseeing other designers in creating eBooks and digital editions for mobile devices of the six publications in the Peterborough branch.
2011 - 2012 New Hampshire, United States

Penton Media Inc.

Art Director

Art direction and design of one monthly and one bimonthly publication (Corporate Meetings & Incentives and Medical Meetings). Commissioned artwork from photographers and illustrators while working with budgets and negotiating fees. Redesigned website (http://meetingsnet.com) and Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine.
2003 - 2007 Massachusetts, United States

Reed Business Information

Senior Art Director

Started as Staff Artist with responsibilities including creating layouts, illustrations and charts, proofing, and scanning. In 1998 promoted to Associate Art Director responsible for layout and production of custom publications and worked on a startup magazine (Commverge) which later went on to win Ozzie Awards. Promoted to Senior Art Director in 2000, responsible for management and design of two monthly publications (Industrial Distribution and Warehousing Management). Commissioned artwork from Photographers and Illustrators and redesigned Warehousing Management magazine.
1997 - 2002 Massachusetts, United States

Clark Communications Group

Graphic Designer

Responsible for layout/design and copy writing of four-color magazine ads, newspaper ads, in-store posters and tags, and direct mail for clients in the home furnishing industry including lighting, furniture, and appliance businesses across the country. Other responsibilities included updating and maintenance of three Apple computers.
1996 - 1997 Strafford, Vermont, United States

Education

Keene State College

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Minor in Art

September 1993 - May 1996 Keene, New Hampshire, United States

Northeastern University

1992 - 1993 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Awards

Parent's Choice

Gold Award - Odyssey Magazine

2012

Parent's Choice

Silver Award - Calliope Magazine

2012

ASBPE

National Gold Award

2006

ASBPE

Northeast Regional Silver Award

2005

ASBPE

National Bronze Award

2005

GD USA

2 American Graphic Design Awards

2005

GD USA

American Graphic Design Award

2004

Skills

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Muse, Adobe Photoshop, Art Direction, HTML/CSS, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, QuarkXpress, User Interface Design, Visual Studio, Windows,