JamesJeffcoat.com

Hi, I’m James Jeffcoat, an Art Director in Dallas, Texas.
I create limitless types of stylish, clean and creative graphics.

In today’s fast-paced and technologically-driven world, professional graphic artists and media designers face a formidable challenge: remain on the cutting edge of industry changes while maintaining vision and creativity. As a member of one of the world’s most demanding fields, I understand the importance of flexibility when it comes to meeting the needs of my clients. Always striving to stay ahead of the latest trends, I will work closely with my clients to ensure their satisfaction in both my creative vision and my technical execution.

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Creative and innovative Art Director with over 10 years of specialization in the Print, Web & Multimedia industries. Proven talent in thinking outside of the box to develop original design concepts, as well as having a strong sense of layout composition, color theory, and typography. Ability to work well in a team environment with other designers, printers, copywriters, and photographers to accomplish high-profile tasks on time, under budget, and with outstanding results.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
- Windows & Mac
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- After Effects
- Dreamweaver
- Fireworks
- Flash
- InDesign
- Maxon Cinema 4D
- Final Cut Pro 6
- Quark Express
- Camtasia
- WordPress
- XHTML
- CSS
- jQuery

DESIGN CAPABILITIES
- Broadcast Design
- Website Design & Templates
- Graphical User Interfaces
- Company Logos & Newsletters
- 3D Animations
- Flash Banners
- Newspaper & Magazine Ads
- Flyers & Brochures
- Postcards & Catalogs
- Stationery & Forms
- Event Production Graphics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Manage all aspects of Art Departments
- Create brand concepts & logos
- Design graphics for online television network
- Create cohesive styles for cross-product promotions
- Build Art Departments from the ground-up
- Create a variety of print and online media
- Create multiple versions of GUIs for software
- Develop company identities through graphic design
- Manage and coordinate design projects from concept through completion
- Collaborate with clients to create vision and conceive designs
- Coordinate freelance designers and vendors
- Design, maintain and build websites using CSS & XHTML

WORK HISTORY
- Multimedia Design Specialist, Samsung (2010 – Present)

- Art Director, MB Trading (2006 – 2010)
• Senior Designer, Wizetrade TV
• Production Designer, GlobalTec Solutions

- Owner/Founder/Designer, Print Nation (2005 – 2006)

- Art Director, Market Data USA (2003 – 2006)

- Graphic Designer, Graphic Network (2001 – 2003)

EDUCATION
- Brookhaven College – Dallas, TX
Associate of Applied Arts & Sciences
Focus: Visual Communications

James Jeffcoat
P: 214.794.7386
E: James@JamesJeffcoat.com