Sr. Art Director at Holt Design Inc.
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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- Freelance Photographer at Wade Griffith Photography (Sole Proprietorship)
- Sr. Art Director at Holt Design Inc.
- Past
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- Art Director at Interstate Batteries
- Education
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- Art Institute of Dallas
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Wade Griffith’s Summary
Art professional with broad-based knowledge and expertise in a variety of art forms. Excellent organizer and communicator with the ability to project and elicit interest, enthusiasm and energy using a creative design approach. Highly motivated, strong work ethic, used to handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and attending to details.
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
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Freelance Photographer
Wade Griffith Photography (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Photography industry)
2006 — Present (2 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.
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Sr. Art Director
Holt Design Inc.
(Graphic Design industry)
2000 — Present (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
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Art Institute of Dallas
Graphic Design, Visual Communication 1997
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Wade Griffith’s Interests:
Photography, graphic design, new technology, genealogy
Wade Griffith’s Groups:
Dallas Society of Visual Communications, Texas Photographic Society, Flickr
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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
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