I'm Zakk Kiser​
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Recent Projects
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATION DESIGNER
AT CHOSEN CARE
I currently work for a nonprofit child welfare organization whose mission is to help children heal from trauma by strengthening their families. As their main designer, I create content, build brand recognition, manage their website, run e-mail and social media campaigns, edit video assets, refine internal material for corporate activities, and support the tech used for online trainings.
11/20 - Current
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
AT FAST SIGNS
At this franchise shop, I collaborated with a team of sales representatives, production assistants, and designers to help meet the needs of their clients. I set up files for print, created color profiles, outsourced jobs to vendors, and built logos, style guides, and brands from start to finish. I also designed flyers, banner stands, a-frames, vehicle wraps, street signs, and helped out the production team.
02/20 - 11/20
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AT DIGITAL RADAR
At this private marketing agency, I engaged with a wide scope of clients ranging from tech start-ups, food and drink affiliates, e-commerce websites, and mental health entrepreneurs. I was responsible for building brands, maintaining consistency in the look and feel of the digital product, creating e-mail campaigns, and boosting online engagement. My design work included printable materials, trade show booths, templates, web banners, mobile applications, and blog posts.
08/18 - 02/20
GRAPHIC DESIGN & PREPRESS
AT ARIZONA GLOVE & SAFETY
At a locally-based safety company in Tempe, Arizona, I worked with a team of production assistants and sales associates to create custom vests, t-shirts, and hard hats. Using a range of prepress and digital design skills, I color-adjusted and separated vector images, recreated logos, developed film, created silkscreens, and helped with the sublimation process. I was also responsible for creating proofs and packages, communicating with clients, creating weekly flyers, and running e-mail campaigns.
09/16 - 08/18
Previous Clients
</About>
As a seasoned graphic designer, I have gained a wealth of experience spanning over a decade in digital and print media, encompassing diverse platforms such as web design, social media marketing, print collateral, and video creation. In this time, I have been privileged to work with marketing agencies, large-format type distributors, and several companies, providing branding services. My proficiency in working with software programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, and WordPress, amongst others, has enabled me to implement best practices and ethical standards while delivering exceptional results within tight deadlines. My forte lies in creating bleeds, designing layouts, and developing websites, making me an invaluable asset to any project requiring creative flair and technical expertise.