Sam Tait
Freelance Graphic Designer
Tacoma, WA, USA
(253)514-1754
be.net/SamTait
I am a multi-media artist, proficient in Adobe Suite as well as traditional illustration. As a creative professional, I can cover everything from graphic design to script writing and photography, and I have a background in working with small non-profits to help develop their social media marketing and engage with them in creative brainstorming
Work Experience
Watson Furniture
Marketing Assistant
While working for Watson, I was in charge of overseeing all website updates as well as handling internal demands for resources and marketing endeavors. I handled communication for print resources, as well as providing effective feedback within the marketing team.
April 2021
- October 2021
Poulsbo, Washington, United States
Blue Cactus Press
Graphic Designer
Blue Cactus Press is a micro-publisher based out of Tacoma, Washington. As their graphic designer, I help develop, produce, and complete production of all works. From cover design to interior layout, I have to pay close attention to detail and juggle multiple projects at once to ensure they're delivered on time and to the specifications of my publisher.
May 2019
- Present
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Write253
Graphic Designer
I work for Write253 as their graphic designer and as a teaching artist, developing unique visual designs and original advertisements to promote Write253’s local youth programs. I also volunteer with them at Remann Hall, providing art classes and developing the Remann Hall Broadside, a zine showcasing art and writing made by incarcerated youth.
October 2018
- Present
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Freelance
Creative Designer
Completing all client jobs on time and in full
Vigilant attention to detail
Effective communication throughout exchange
Follow-up once product is delivered to ensure customer satisfaction
Vigilant attention to detail
Effective communication throughout exchange
Follow-up once product is delivered to ensure customer satisfaction
October 2016
- Present
Washington, United States
Education
Northwest College Of Art & Design
Bachelor's Degree of Visual Communication
I double majored at NCAD, pursuing both Graphic Design and Illustration. Courses were intense and made to refine students as much as possible in a finite period of time.
All of my classes made sure I was a professional in Adobe Suite, as well as providing real-world skills in communication, mathematics, and business writing.
All of my classes made sure I was a professional in Adobe Suite, as well as providing real-world skills in communication, mathematics, and business writing.
September 2016
- August 2019
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Skills
Adobe Suite,
Communication,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Photography,
Time-Management,