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Molly Head

@mollyhead

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Creative graphic designer and illustrator with nine years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

I am a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with a strong foundation in industrial design and a flair for color palette storytelling. With nine years of experience, I have honed my skills in creating original concepts and visuals, both by hand and through Adobe Creative Suite. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of delivering quality projects on time, driving the creative process forward through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Throughout my career, I have applied thorough market, trend, and consumer research into each project, ensuring brand satisfaction and creating timeless visuals that best represent my clients. My experience ranges from designing footwear and accessories at LaCrosse Footwear to leading projects at Nike, where I utilized my skills in hand sketching, color theory, and 3D rendering. I thrive in a positive work environment, supporting my team members with a friendly attitude and a dedicated work ethic.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Illustrator and Graphic Design Consultant

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Freelance

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Created original hand or digital rendered art for client's specific projects and designed logos incorporating company branding. Collaborated with clients on illustrations for storybooks utilizing different artistic techniques.

Logo Design Branding Packaging Design Illustration

Product Designer

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (Danner Boot)

Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Designed original footwear and accessories from concept sketches to final prototype samples. Developed patented graphics, logos, and brand-specific technology while managing material selection for entire boots.

Footwear Design Color Pallet Storytelling Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop material selection

Project Manager

Nike

May 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Led cross-functional teams supporting footwear, apparel, and branding, designing custom branding for internal departments. Curated custom color pallets and educated clients on color theory to elevate their designs.

Cross Functional Team Leadership Adobe Illustrator 3D Rendering Problem Solving

Color Specialist

Sherwin-Williams

Oct 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)

Educated clients on color theory to elevate their business or home, assembling color combinations for their use. Provided excellent customer service, assisting clients with product knowledge and color suggestions.

Customer Service Product Knowledge Color Matching Wood Stain Knowledge

Sales Associate

Sephora

Nov 2011 - Present (13 years 9 months)

Color-matched client's skin to find their best shade in makeup and educated clients on personal seasonal color pallets. Assisted clients with fragrance selection and learned about skincare ingredients.

Color Matching Fragrance Selection Customer Education Consumer Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Art Institute of Portland

Bachelor's of Science, Industrial Design

2014 - 2017

Studied Industrial Design at The Art Institute of Portland from 2014 to 2017. Gained expertise in product design, digital rendering, and color pallet storytelling.

Oregon State University

Associate's of Arts, Art History

2011 - 2014

Pursued an Associate's of Arts in Art History at Oregon State University from 2011 to 2014. Developed a comprehensive understanding of art movements, historical contexts, and critical analysis.

The Art Institute of Portland

Associate's of Arts, Graphic Design

Grade: Dean's Honor List

Completed an Associate's of Arts in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Portland. Graduated on the Dean's Honor List, demonstrating strong academic performance in graphic design principles and practices.