Sam Tait

Freelance Graphic Designer

Tacoma, WA, USA
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
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.
September 2016 - August 2019 Tacoma, Washington, United States

Skills

Adobe Suite, Communication, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Time-Management,