ABOUT
Richard sharpened his problem-solving design skills in New York City at one of the world's largest publishers of educational materials.
Later, he worked with such well-known brands as British Telecom, Fujitsu, GM, HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Home Depot, KPMG and Yum!
As an award-winning designer, he thrives on challenging work that utilizes cross-discipline design skills and project management experience.
CAPABILITIES:
Branding/Identity, High-End Image Editing, Iconography, Infographics, Marketing Collateral, Technical Illustration, and Web Graphic
HARD SKILLS:
Art Direction, Branding, CPG, Digital Illustration, Iconography, Image Editing, Infographics, Presentations, Print Design
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Visual thinker with over 25 years' experience in high-end corporate environments
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Creative problem-solver for Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies
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Global thinker, experienced in designing for multilingual publications
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Created a time calculation tool for Home Depot execs to project milestones for new product rollouts
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Redesigned iconography and Home Depot private trade dress for Veranda product, resulting in 10% sales increase over the first year
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Recognized by management for innovative thinking and consistently high-quality graphic design
HIGHLIGHTS:
SOFT SKILLS:
Accuracy, Dependability, Enthusiasm, Friendliness, Perseverance, On-Time Delivery
EDUCATION
Illustration Apprenticeship
Trained for 4+ years under:
Theresa Manns, Senior Illustrator, Art Institute of Chicago
Graphic Design / Art Direction
Apprenticeship
Apprenticed for 5+ years with:
Ray Lockhart, Art Director, J Walter Thompson
Typography Apprenticeship
Mentored for 7+ years by:
Robert Wakeman, Type Director, Ogilvy
While academic frameworks offer a useful baseline, my extensive tenure in the field has equipped me with an intuitive, practical capability that only comes from years of direct application. This deep, hands-on experience allows me to hit the ground running, anticipate operational bottlenecks before they occur, and solve complex problems in real time.
Rather than relying on rigid textbook scenarios, I leverage a proven track record of navigating unpredictable variables and consistently delivering tangible results. For your team, this means immediate, reliable competence from day one, backed by the seasoned judgment required to turn strategic goals into successful workplace realities.
TRUSTED BY THESE BRANDS
TRUSTED BY THESE BRANDS