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Graphic Designer + Art Director

Creative & Design

CA STYLE // NY PACE
Experienced and well-rounded creative specializing in Advertising & Marketing, Action Sports, Retail and Experiential Design.
Art // Live Music // Cats // Yoga // Craft Beer

Previously Senior Graphic Designer at Culture Collide Magazine in LA. Worked on various projects including print layout/editorial design, branding, photo editing and retouching, ad design, POS material, promotional/ event material, website and digital asset design, and logo design.

Design lead on all creative initiatives, executing projects from ideation and conception to final completion

Manages a team of designers and creatives

Works with a range of clients including Irvine Company and Toyota

Design Director

Produces fresh, innovative concepts and designs that demonstrate vision and leadership in advertising and marketing

Extensive knowledge in creating and developing concepts for advertising campaigns

Designs collateral for digital and print marketing, including but not limited to web pages, emails, social posts, ads, brochures, direct mail and trade show graphics for clients including HID Global, Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Edwards LifeSciences

Designer on all proposals and pitch decks presented to potential and existing clients

Created, streamlined and implemented agency-wide branded design and process templates

Senior Graphic Designer, Emphasis on Brand

Managed a design team under the creative director

Designed print pieces, coordinated with internal and external teams from conception to final product

Responsible for all in-store signage and direct mail pieces from design and layout, selecting and editing images, reviewing with
buyers and vendors, color proofing and print coordination

Photo editor and compositor for all print, digital, OOH and social content

Worked in tandem with the marketing and digital teams. Sent out finished assets for email and digital use by required deadlines

Senior Graphic Designer

Conceptualized, designed, and created graphic elements for clients, who included Google, Go Pro, Nike, Converse, Skechers,
Asics, Quiksilver, Roxy, DC Shoes, Tilly’s, BeCore, Native Shoes, Weedmaps, The Berrics, Etnies, World Surf League and Torrid

Created 3D renderings of design concepts for POP, retail fixtures, window installations, product packaging and special events

Designed POP displays, window displays and other collateral materials for multiple brands

Collaborated with management to translate goals into unique brand and product experiences

Graphic Designer

Re-branded Medical Professionals Solutions company and started magazine publication from concept to final product

Reviewed and approved designs, artwork, photography, and graphics for all projects.

Established protocol and procedures for design team.

Designed client and company print media and built custom designed websites.

Post Production Editor and created commercials for broadcast & company videos for events.

Graphic Designer & Art Director

Natalie Kechian is a Graphic Designer + Art Director at Freelance in Costa Mesa, CA.

Natalie Kechian

Natalie Kechian

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