David W. Stowell

David W. Stowell

Professional integrated graphic designer, art director and creative artist with entrepreneurial experience who is passionate about conceiving and executing innovative ideas. Places incredible significance on designing creative, high-end graphics that are intelligent, visually engaging geared to excite and connect with the intended audience.

Design Skills:

Corporate identity/branding design, hand and digital illustration, web graphics, advertising, apparel graphics,
packaging, photo retouching, page layout, creation of mockups/photo renderings, Trade show display design and
experiential large format graphics and signage, Out of home billboard and transit media, File creation and press-ready preparation.

Technical Skills:

· Macintosh OSX, Adobe CC: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office for Mac, VectorWorks.
Social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook.

Experience:

Production Designer, Marketing By Design, Beverly, MA 2016 - current

· Prepare and create electronic press-ready artwork for a variety of product packaging for consumer goods in the areas of hardware, tools, patio furniture, lighting, electronics and home décor using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CS.

· Ensure all digital artwork files are consistent across related brands.

· Ensure packaging artwork, copy and die-line confirms to customers’ brand standards.

Advance Notice Advertising, Peabody, MA 1997 - 2013

Art Director 2000 - 2013

· Led art department at a fast paced agency. Design management and production of print advertising, identity, and web design for a wide range of industry clients, from initial engagement throughout the entire project including press checks, art directing photography shoots, supervision of design team; maintained schedules and budgets, managed vendors and negotiated print and vendor pricing.

· Participated in sales portfolio presentations, developed accounts, and served as client liaison to assure product was delivered on time, on budget, and to client satisfaction.

· Created compelling website graphics and designs to effectively convey client’s message and brand identity.

Graphic Designer 1997 - 2000

· Collaborated with Account Representative and Art Director for client review needs and objectives to determine target audience and client brand standards.

· Provided exceptional client support, garnering a strong reputation for “going the extra mile.”

· Advanced knowledge of the production process to obtain fast turnaround print ads for recruitment.

· Selected Clients include: Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Dunkin Donuts, Salter HealthCare, Excella, Holy Family Hospital and Webster Logistics.

Owner, David Stowell Design, Gloucester, MA 2009 - Current

· Provide creative art direction and a wide range of design services including branding and logo development,
trade show and large format environmental and experiential graphics, marketing materials including brochures,
sell sheets, print advertising, catalogs and corporate letterhead systems. Direct photography, print project management, website design, digital media graphics and infographics.

· Exceptional experience in apparel graphics. Created logo and developed brand for lifestyle apparel line RESTOKE® and The New England Surf Company.

· Works with a strong network of industry vendors and freelance professionals.

· Selected client list: Coastal Capital Group, LLC. The Lyon-Waugh Auto Group – BMW, Acura and Mini. Out of Website. Realen Properties – The Convention Center Parking Facility Philadelphia. Little Enterprises Inc. Gianna Design Group. Commodity Components Inc. GIII Apparel Group. DA Marketing. Gate 3 Design Inc. White Light Visuals and Bay State Physical Therapy.

Graphic Designer, North Shore Traders, Lawrence, MA 1995-1997

· Designed for apparel goods using various art techniques including drawings, watercolors, airbrush illustrations, and computer graphic design for a wide range of clients.

· Created successful signature illustrative style for company resort retail line. Designs selected by clients including Kipling, Starter, New England Aquarium, Boston Ballet, New Balance and Reebok.

· Performed product photography for company retail line and sportswear industry clients.

· Developed embroidery designs to compliment resort retail line.

Artist/Set Designer, Tim Dewart Associates, Beverly, MA 1989-1997

· Served as principal artist/designer on special projects.

· Created set designs and graphics for national trade show displays for clients including Polaroid, Digital, Honeywell,

· Parker Brothers and Macy’s department store

· Responsibilities included set design, construction, painting, styling and lighting and photo assistance.