Steve West

Developed design and content solutions for multiple clients across a diverse spectrum of industries. Managed all projects from concept to completion. Responsible for project estimating, print production, managing other contractors and all client relations. Art Direction and Design work includes: • Complete identity packages • Brochures / Collateral • Packaging for interactive media • Retail catalogs • Posters for musical performances and art oriented events

Assigned multi-faceted creative and management role that required keeping several ‘plates in the air’ at the same time. In addition to core conceptualization and design development, I was responsible for motivating experienced creative teams as well as guiding the development of juniors toward a project’s required goal. Beyond creative and project management, the position regularly extended into account executive duties for new business pitches and acting as direct account liaison.

As a contracted design consultant, worked within the framework of agency’s collaborative teams, developed concepts and modern brand strategies for a variety of B2B and B2C enterprises. Deliverables included logos, package design, web content design and collateral.

As a contracted design consultant, worked within the framework of agency’s collaborative teams, developed concepts and modern brand strategies for a variety of B2B and B2C enterprises. Deliverables included logos, package design, web content design and collateral.

Developed layout and design content for several B2B clients. Hands-on project development from concept to completion. Responsible for design management for collateral and web based projects, creative development, budget management with Account Supervisors, print production management and client relations.

Was brought inside by organization to serve as Art Director for renowned international bicycle company and its multiple subsidiaries. Responsibilities included branding oversight for firm’s four bicycle companies, including Litespeed Titanium, Merlin Metalworks, Quintana Roo and Tomac Bicycles.

Served on the Lead collaborative creative team for Chattanooga’s largest advertising and marketing firm. Efforts included a wide spectrum of print advertising and promotional materials for the agency’s key accounts, including • EPB • Cricket Communications • Chattanooga Symphony and Opera • Litespeed Titanium • Chattanooga Visitor’s Bureau

Graphic design responsibilities included collateral and newsletter development, logo design and a variety of other brand building design work as well as various other print materials for agency accounts.

Graphic design responsibilities included the creation of weekly newspaper ads and sales collateral. circulars that maintained the integrity of the well-established Goody’s brand.