JAMIE WELSTED
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ABOUT ME
Detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong work ethic and proven ability to
manage creative projects for high-profile clients. Skilled in crafting brand identities,
overseeing catalog production from concept to delivery, and serving diverse
industries. With over 30 years of experience leading creative teams and delivering top-tier work, I seek a Senior Graphic Designer or Creative Director role in a remote environment to enhance a talented team.
EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The Advantage Co | Jan 1995 - Present
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Set quality standards and directed daily operations, fostering collaboration via team meetings to create actionable plans, ensuring all projects gained approval.
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Provided direction and supervision for team members with a hands-on approach, consistently meeting deadlines through dedicated team effort.
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Collaborated with the dev team in an energetic environment to meet objectives and deliver impactful campaigns aligning with branding standards.
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Designed innovative branding materials, marketing collateral, and digital assets for UGA MarketPlace, doubling user registrations in the past three months.
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Spearheaded creative development for promotional assets [presentations, email templates, social media graphics] and oversaw the annual Advantage Co catalog, generating over $800k in ad revenue in its final year.
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Mentored junior designers, enhancing team productivity and creative output through streamlined workflows and training.
SKILLS
Design Software
Adobe Creative Cloud
[Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop]
Lovable [AI App Builder]
Dev and Productivity Tools
Visual Studio Code + Copilot
Google Workspace
[Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids]
AI Video & Presentation Tools
[Synthesia, HeyGen, Runway, VEED, Pika, ElevenLabs]
Klaviyo, Stripo
Core Competencies
Branding
Typography
UI/UX Design
Catalog Production
Marketing Collateral
Production Processes
Digital Advertising
Soft Skills
Team Leadership
Client Communication
Project Management
Creative Strategy
Quick Conceptualization
Ability to Handle Multiple Projects and Meet Deadlines
REFERENCES
Joe Kontrabecki | Owner, Retro Buffalo | jbk3@mac.com | 716.440.0965
Pat Darché | Co-Founder & COO, One of None | darchep@gmail.com | 908.307.1955
David Vella | Sales Executive, Walsworth | david.vella@walsworth.com | 585.734.8825
CONTACT
JAMIE WELSTED
706 Bamboo Bend Place | Henderson, NV 89011 | 716.430.2929 | jamiewelsted.design@gmail.com