Wade Griffith

Current

• Professional Photographer at Wade Griffith Photography

Past

• Sr. Art Director at Holt Design Inc.
• Art Director at Interstate Batteries

Education

• Art Institute of Dallas

Recommended

10 people have recommended Wade

Connections

241 connections

Industry

Photography

Websites

• My Graphic Design website
• My Photography website

Wade Griffith’s Summary

I'm a professional photographer and graphic designer. Also a graduate of the Art Institute of Dallas with a major in Design and Visual Communications. I was named the Texas Photographer "To Be Seen" at the Dallas UnScene Gallery Tour. A collection of my photography has been on display at the AfterImage Gallery in Dallas, one of the oldest art galleries in the world devoted to photography.

Wade Griffith’s Specialties:

Graphic Design, Photography, Photo editing, Video editing
Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, iMovie and iDVD
I've been working on a Mac for 10 years.

Wade Griffith’s Experience

• Professional Photographer

  Wade Griffith Photography

  (Photography industry)

  2006 — Present (3 years)

  I am a Dallas based photographer specializing in still life, architectural and fine art photography. My work has appeared in local photography showings, fine art publications and advertising materials. Clients include Beck Architects, Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate, HOK, The Dallas Stars, The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Main Event, Studio Movie Grill, Wolfgang Puck Catering, and Bloomingdales.

• Sr. Art Director

  Holt Design Inc.

  (Graphic Design industry)

  2000 — September 2008 (8 years)

  Developed campaign design for Dallas Symphony Orchestra, which included ads, brochures and billboards.
  
  Implemented design of Dallas Cowboys logo, Suite Order Guide, stadium cups and promotional materials.
  
  Conceived idea and produced layout of American Airlines Cargo wall calenders and magazine ads.
  
  Designed annual report for both Dallas Teachers Credit Union and Baptist Foundation of Texas.
  
  Served as senior member of the creative team, providing consistently reliable ideas that enhanced creative direction. Cultivated and maintained strong client communications and relationships. Designed and produced projects from concept to completion, including corporate image, brochures, sales literature, direct mail, trade show graphics, packaging, media presentations and newsletters.

• Art Director

  Interstate Batteries

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Graphic Design industry)

  1997 — 2000 (3 years)

  Designed new company logo and corporate identity package.
  
  Produced two award winning calendars for 1999 and 2000.
  
  Devised modern battery packaging, labeling and display.
  
  Created look for all company vehicles, including limousine and race car.
  
  Designed and produced advertising and marketing materials for in-house clients, including print, point-of-purchase, broadcast, and multi-media. Developed special promotion material, direct mail, brochures, web sites, press kits, catalogs and corporate identity packages. Produced all graphics for Interstate NASCAR team for two years. Assisted and directed photography sessions. All facets of design and production.

Wade Griffith’s Education

• Art Institute of Dallas

  Graphic Design, Visual Communication 1997

Additional Information

Wade Griffith’s Websites:

• My Graphic Design website
• My Photography website

Wade Griffith’s Interests:

Photography, graphic design, new technology, genealogy

Wade Griffith’s Groups:

Dallas Society of Visual Communications, Texas Photographic Society, Flickr

•    Advertising Professional
•    Apple Professionals
•    The Dallas Society of Visual Communications
•    Communication Arts
•    Photography Industry Professionals
•    The Art Institutes
•    Advertising Photographers of America, APA
•    Graphic Designers Professional Group
•    The Photographer's Consortium
•    The Art Institute of Dallas
•    Where Advertising and Marketing Professionals netWORK
•    Twittering

Wade Griffith’s Honors:

2007 Texas Photographer "To Be Seen" at the Dallas UnScene Gallery Tour

Interstate Batteries, Chairman’s pick for best Art Director

Interstate "Crystal" Award, Employee of the quarter

Six "High Fives", Employee recognition awards

JCI Chairman’s Award, product line design

Calendar Marketing Association awards 1999 and 2000, most original wall calendars

Wade Griffith’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch