Gabrielle Clemons

Graphic Designer

Jackson, MI, USA
Experienced Graphic Designer and Production Artist delivering visually captivating designs and high-quality production assets. Detail-oriented with strong design principles, software proficiency, and collaborative project management skills. Committed to driving impactful design outcomes.

Work Experience

EXP Realty

Graphic Designer

Successfully translated brand guidelines into diverse deliverables including print and digital design, event activations, visual campaigns, photo and video productions, publications, website graphics, social media campaigns, direct mail, identity/logo creation, marketing collateral, online display advertising, email marketing, and newsletters (print and electronic) for a cloud-based real estate brokerage.
May 2022 - June 2023 Bellingham, Washington, United States

Newell Rubbermaid

Graphic Designer

Led conceptual and production design efforts, translating design strategy into creative solutions for packaging, POP, brand identity, merchandising, and collateral across a diverse portfolio of renowned brands, including Rubbermaid, Coleman, Sharpie, Contigo, Graco, Yankee Candle, Calphalon, and others.

Applied brand style guide elements across multiple teams, ensuring consistency in logo, branding, typography, packaging, photography, and activation materials.

Actively participated in brainstorming sessions with creative design team to generate innovative ideas. Redesigned packaging and POP for Rubbermaid Closets line, enhancing their presence at Lowe’s and Menards.

Prepared final assets with high accuracy and efficiency, adhering to specific print production guidelines.

Demonstrated rapid ideation skills for large packaging SKU outs.

Collaborated with marketing peers to share best design practices across the organization.

Streamlined and improved creative processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Successfully managed and designed three Yankee Candle Catalogs, while also providing cost savings through cross-functional collaboration on the B2B Writing Catalog.
September 2017 - Present Michigan, United States

Sparrow Health System

Graphic Designer

Designed a wide range of print and digital collateral, including logos, brochures, publications, posters, banners, environmental graphics, flyers, billboards, maps, social media imagery, annual reports, corporate identity materials, newspaper ads, direct mail campaigns, postcards, and oversaw physician photo management, among other creative projects.

Spearheaded the redesign of internal hospital print collateral and marketing materials for Sparrow Human Resources Recruitment, Physician Recruitment, Physicians Health Plan Insurance, and Sparrow Care Network, ensuring brand consistency across the health system’s affiliates and subsidiaries.

Created compelling website and social media graphics for marketing campaigns, events, and community classes.

Managed Sparrow Business Center Site, overseeing the redesign to streamline the ordering process and enhance user-friendliness for employees ordering stationary and patient education materials.

Revamped Marketing Department’s file organization system, enhancing file accessibility and production flow.

Directed branding material and photo shoots, supporting the marketing efforts of the Michigan Athletic Club, recognized as one of the top five health and fitness clubs in the country.

Oversaw production tasks, including coordinating with printers for project bidding and approvals, preflighting files, and archiving projects, while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Provided leadership in overseeing freelancers and played a key role in training new designers on Sparrow’s brand, ensuring consistency and quality across all design projects.
July 2013 - September 2017 Lansing, Michigan, United States

R J Michaels

Freelance Graphic Designer

Managed advertisement creation and design, encompassing brochures, publications, postcards, and a wide range of print collateral.
April 2011 - Present Michigan, United States

The Rathbun Agency, Inc.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Created visually captivating graphics for the Rathbun Agency's electronic LED screen, designing both animated and static electronic message board graphics. These graphics effectively promoted the company's insurance options and assistance services.
July 2010 - June 2014 Michigan, United States

Lansing Community College

Graphic Designer

Designed a wide range of print and digital collateral, including logos, brochures, publications, posters, banners, environmental graphics, flyers, billboards, maps, social media imagery, annual reports, corporate identity materials, newspaper ads, direct mail campaigns, postcards, and more, to support the creative needs of a non-profit organization.

Developed visually engaging graphics for LCC's website homepage, closely aligned with marketing campaigns, events, class promotions, contests, and registration deadlines.

Ensured accuracy and currency of information by consistently maintaining and updating the Media Services website.

Managed and designed graphic imagery for two electronic message boards on the main campus, collaborating with West Campus and Parking Services electronic message board managers to create impactful marketing campaign and event messages.

Provided comprehensive instructional and technical support to college staff, empowering them to effectively utilize software tools.

Orchestrated seamless collaboration with printers, overseeing project bidding, approvals, and preflighting files, while expertly managing project timelines to achieve prompt and successful completion.
December 2005 - July 2013 Michigan, United States

Jackson Citizen Patriot

Ad Designer

Executed ad, web banner, and promotional design projects for esteemed publications such as the Jackson Citizen Patriot and AnnArbor.com newspapers.
June 2009 - February 2011 Michigan, United States

Manpower

Temporary Graphic Designer

Designed a diverse range of graphic materials for this non-profit organization, including logos, journals, brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets, flyers, labels, posters, and letterhead, among other creative assets.

Collaborated with Communication Coordinator and PR Specialist, providing valuable assistance on various projects encompassing production, follow-up, communications, and clerical duties.

Managed end-to-end print projects, ensuring smooth progression through approval stages, while also establishing and maintaining distribution databases to facilitate the efficient distribution of printed materials.
February 2005 - July 2005 Michigan, United States

Siena Heights University

Assistant Graphic Designer

Executed advertisement responsibilities involving the creation and design of a wide range of graphic design materials for a non-profit organization, including logos, journals, brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets, flyers, labels, posters, web pages, and various other visually engaging collateral.

Led the creation of impactful publications and invites for significant campus events, including the President's Cabinet Dinner 2003-04, Alumni Weekend 2002-04, as well as the prestigious university Course Catalog and Commencement materials for the main campus and eight satellite campuses in 2004.
August 2002 - February 2005 Michigan, United States

Adams Outdoor Advertising

Graphic Design Intern

Spearheaded the creation and design of visually captivating poster and bulletin billboard advertisements.

Managed the updating of the art list and efficiently handled art requests, ensuring smooth workflow and organization.

Demonstrated sales skills by successfully selling two billboard designs during a 120-hour internship.

Delivered exceptional client work for esteemed brands including Morning Fresh Bakery, Adrian Mall, Jackson Community College, Groulx Olds-GMC, Rose City Motors, and Harmon Auto Glass.
June 2001 - July 2001 Michigan, United States

Education

Siena Heights University

Bachelor of Arts

August 2001 - May 2003 Adrian, Michigan, United States

Baker College

Associate of Business Administration

August 1999 - June 2001 Jackson, Michigan, United States

Awards

NCMPR

Silver Paragon

2011

Skills

Bridge CC, CSS, Dreamweaver 4, HTML5, Ignite 11, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Key Shot 8, Knowledge Of Mac (OS 10), Knowledge Of PC (Windows XP), Microsoft Office, Photoshop CC,

Professional Development

Lansing Community College | December 2011
Web Site Design and Development