Susan Hughes

Real Estate Agent

2022 – 2023

Senior Graphic Designer

2015 – 2020

• Photo Art Direction / Photo Retouching • Strong Organizational Skills & Adept Multitasker • Collaborative Team Player • Hands-on, Energetic & Motivated Self Starter

Concept developed, art directed & designed for integrated marketing campaigns for a multi-channel environment including ads for social media. Translated creative briefs and marketing objectives into solid design concepts with proven results. Photo art directed and project managed entire projects from start to finish.

Freelance Graphic Designer

2014 – 2014

Responsible for the design and execution for digital marketing materials for the company website and email creative. Photo retouched and enhanced photos for specific projects. Managed studio shots for website.

Graphic Designer

2011 – 2014

Developed creative concepts for a variety of digital marketing projects, Including landing pages, emails and banners. Ensured consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all design projects. Collaborating with cross-functional departments to understand project scope and deliver designs that align with brand guidelines.

Freelance Graphic Designer

2011 – 2011

Conceptualized and designed in-store signage, direct mail and advertising for both Papyrus and Carlton divisions. Photo art directed product shoots for magazine ads and in-store marketing. Searched and photo retouched all lifestyle photos for seasonal campaigns. Liaised with cross-functional teams including visual team and print vendors.

Freelance Graphic Designer

2010 – 2011

Designed successful seasonal in-store signage, direct mail, home pages, emails and banners. Partnered with Web Manager, Visual Manager and Copywriter to ensure brand message. Managed Photo Retoucher to ensure all photography met brand standards. Collaborated with Apparel Team in the creation of seasonal line catalogs.

Freelance Graphic Designer

2009 – 2010

Created print collateral, in-store and out-door signage, packaging, advertising, exhibit, and power point presentations. Created instore design concepts in a floor plan format for executive creative review. Managed production of all art files.

Visual Merchandising Manager

2006 – 2008

Interpreted and concepted and designed Sephora promotional campaigns for the Sephora inside JCPenney client. Designed all layouts for in-store graphics. Maintained working relationships with print and visual vendors to ensure efficiency and quality. Balanced visual graphic budget of 300K per year. Created and maintained the production visual calendar to ensure deadlines.

Graphic Designer

2000 – 2006

Designed instore window visuals, offline direct mail and online email and home page materials for Sephora Classic. Ensured designs were brand appropriate and marketing requirements met with the highest standards. Managed workloads, time-lines and tracked jobs.

bachelors