Chad Trutt
Interactive Designer
Charlotte, NC, USA
704-941-8854
www.chadtrutt.com
I’ve worked with small independent companies, national firms, and even the international MET Studio. Regardless of size, scale or geographic location, I know how to connect with a company’s mission and communicate a message that’s heard.
Work Experience
Adaptive Health, LLC
Senior Graphic Designer
Senior Graphic Designer for Adaptive Health. I create Direct Response graphics for emails, product landing pages, packaging and branding including the rebrand and logo development for Adaptive Health.
November 2013
- Present
North Carolina, United States
Design Lab
Mentor/Instructor
Mentoring Design 101 students with the goal of setting them up for success in their Designlab coursework and in their careers. Engage weekly via Skype sessions with students to discuss projects, review critiques and answer any industry questions.
October 2015
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United States
IADT Online
Graphic Design Adjunct Instructor
Conducted bi-weekly on-line sessions. Engaged and monitor students through weekly academic discussion board posts. Evaluated and grade weekly individual assignments and discussion board posts. Mentor students by giving professional advice and encouragement through in-depth project feedback and inspirational announcements posted in the virtual campus.
February 2011
- February 2015
United States
Freelance
Freelance/Contractor
FREELANCE/CONTRACT
FREELANCE DESIGNER – Trajan Studio - 2013–Present
Abingdon, VA
Responsible for all graphics including logos, web banners and printed material as needed. Clients include March of Dimes, OmniEnviro Water Systems and DJS Designer Jewelry Supplies.
DESIGN CONTRACTOR – The Creative Group - 2011–Present
Charlotte, NC
Tattoo Projects LLC. - Responsible for development of concept direction and solving marketing problems. Involved with clients such as Sheetz Convenience Stores, Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte and Victory Motorcycles.
FREELANCE DESIGNER – Trajan Studio - 2013–Present
Abingdon, VA
Responsible for all graphics including logos, web banners and printed material as needed. Clients include March of Dimes, OmniEnviro Water Systems and DJS Designer Jewelry Supplies.
DESIGN CONTRACTOR – The Creative Group - 2011–Present
Charlotte, NC
Tattoo Projects LLC. - Responsible for development of concept direction and solving marketing problems. Involved with clients such as Sheetz Convenience Stores, Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte and Victory Motorcycles.
March 2013
- Present
United States
ISS Research
Lead Graphic Designer
Managed and developed ISS Research brand OhYeah! Nutrition. Developed all print ad campaigns, environmental graphics, retail packaging/labels/POP POS and web graphics. Managed off site photo shoots to be utilized in various print and web campaigns. Increased
companies social media by over 1000% in six months.
companies social media by over 1000% in six months.
January 2011
- May 2013
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
MET Studio Design Ltd.
Senior Graphic Designer
Lead full concept and design implementation of graphics for projects located in the United Kingdom, China, Mexico and the Middle East. Designed and composed multimillion GBP credential, pitch, stage & final design documents for delivery and presentations. Developed and designed environmental graphics, directional signage and gallery icons for museums, exhibitions and visitor centers. Clear understanding of
cultural sensitivity and sustainable design, through principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability.
cultural sensitivity and sustainable design, through principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability.
October 2007
- April 2010
London, United Kingdom
Market Street Mortgage
Graphic/Web Designer
Overall creation of loan officer and branch web pages including maintaining company intranet. Design and coordination of various field requests, including custom open house flyers, advertisements, posters, presentations, signage and web banners.
July 2005
- March 2007
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Education
International Academy Of Design And Technologoy
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graduated with a 3.88 GPA
September 2003
- June 2007
Tampa, Florida, United States
Awards
The Grand Award
Finalist - Manchester United Experience
2009
Market Street Mortage
Highest Customer Service Award
2006
Skills
Acrobat,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
AfterEffects,
Art Direction,
Campaigns,
Concepting,
CSS,
Excel,
Flash,
HTML,
Icon Design,
Indesign,
Keynote ,
Label Design,
Labels,
Marketing,
Packaging,
Packaging Design,
Powerpoint,
Presentations,
Print Advertisements,
Product Photography,
Story Boarding,
Way Finding,
Word,