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Shomari Gaffney

@shomarigaffney

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Graphic designer specializing in brand development, illustration, and motion graphics.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek creative roles focused on brand, illustration, or motion graphics where I can collaborate, refine visual systems, and grow through iterative feedback.

I am a passionate graphic designer with a BA in Art (Graphic Design concentration) from SUNY Oswego, focused on brand development, illustration, and motion graphics. I collaborate effectively with art directors and cross-functional teams to translate concepts into polished visual solutions.

My hands-on experience includes creating logos, package and menu designs, postcard and pronouns illustration series, and motion graphics for clients such as Monstarlab (Kenvue). I document design processes end-to-end and incorporate feedback via Zoom and Slack to refine deliverables.

Currently I combine creative design skills with practical operational experience in meter data entry and basic IT support, demonstrating strong attention to detail, reliability, and adaptability across freelance and in-house roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Meter Collection Administrator

Current

TGI Office Automation

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Managed meter data entry and technician support by inputting meter reads from spreadsheets and printouts, performing basic IT troubleshooting and user support with strong attention to data accuracy and procedures.

Data Entry Data Input Accuracy IT Support Troubleshooting Customer Support Spreadsheet Management Process Adherence Documentation

Freelance Designer

Monstarlab

Sep 2023 - Jul 2024 (10 months)

Produced motion graphics for the Kenvue brand on a freelance basis, applying industry-standard tools and creative techniques to meet client objectives and brand guidelines.

Motion Graphics Adobe After Effects Adobe Premiere Pro Animation Storyboarding Visual Effects

Designer

SUNY Oswego

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Collaborated with an external Art Director to redesign two logos, create mockups, menu board, business card and package designs, documenting the full design process and delivering cohesive brand materials.

Brand Development Logo Design Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Packaging Typography Prototyping

Designer

SUNY Oswego

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Created a personal-pronouns illustrator series and postcard series using Procreate and Adobe Illustrator, iterating with daily feedback via Zoom and Slack and documenting the design process end-to-end.

Illustration Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Series Development Visual Storytelling

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

State University of New York College at Oswego

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

Activities and societies: Design projects and collaborations with Digital Hyve; created logo, packaging, menu board, business card, postcard, and illustration series; documented design processes.

Bachelor of Arts in Art with a concentration in Graphic Design completed in May 2023, focusing on brand and illustration projects and portfolio development.