AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE SERVICES FOR OVER 30 YEARS

GRAPHIC DESIGN • HAND & DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION • PRINT & WEB DESIGN •  ALL THINGS CREATIVE

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HIRE ME

Maybe thats a little dramatic....however,

I can take on your project quickly and ride it into the sunset like a true creative cowboy.

 

 

My name is Shawn Bullard and I'm a professional graphic designer, illustrator and all-around creative dude with over 30 years of award winning experience. I may not know much about some things, but I do know Apple computers, graphic design, logos, brochures, billboards, print & digital branding, apparel/package design, publication design and believe it or not, cattle.

 

Take a look through my portfolio here and let me know if I can help get your next big idea off the ground, out of the pasture and into the market.

Formal Education

• The University of Arkansas - General Studies 1988-1990

• Arkansas State University - Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design 1993

• Minor Spanish (Bilingual) / Art History

 

Tools of the Trade

•  Over 30 years of experience as a graphic designer.

•  Mastery of Macintosh Computers and the following software--

   Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Indesign / Adobe Illustrator / Quark Xpress

   Adobe Muse / Adobe Acrobat / Sparkle Web Design Software

•  Extensive graphic design skills specializing in page layout for magazines,

   brochures, print ads, billboards, large-format posters, banners, key art,

   point of purchase materials, package design, annual reports, retail catalogs,

   identity packages, logos, stationary, direct mail items, flyers, corporate graphics,

   presentation materials, proposals, web graphics and more.

 

Freelance Opportunities

•  Freelance graphic designer working remotely since 1994.

•  Works on per-project basis with a generic hourly rate of $50 per.

•  A designer in high demand due to knowledge of the printing industry,

   cost cutting, quick turnaround and creative brainstorming.

•  Extensive experience working in the Music/Entertainment, Outdoor,

    Telecommunications, Apparel and Finance industries.

Work Experience

Southern Outdoor Advertising

Jonesboro, Arkansas (1992-1993 ) / Internship

Designed billboards, signage, and banners for outdoor advertising

while introducing creative ad campaigns for clients on a large scale

from preliminary comps to final applications.

 

Service Merchandise Inc.

Nashville, Tennessee (1993-1994)

Corporate Advertising Department / Layout Artist/Catalog Designer

Design, layout, drawing and computer composition of quarterly, monthly,

and annual retail catalogs, flyers, and various advertising publications in a

high volume setting adhering to strict corporate concepts and deadlines.

 

CRT Incorporated

Nashville, Tennessee (1994-1995) / Junior Graphic Designer

Compact Disc, Cassette J-card, Video Packaging and Promotional Design

primarily for music and entertainment clients on a high volume basis from

preliminary concept and interaction with clients, to final printing and packaging.

 

Music Row Magazine

Nashville, Tennessee (1995-1996) / Art Director

Responsible for the design, layout and overall production of the nationally acclaimed music industry publication from start to finish including all display ads and editorial content.

 

Chaz Taylor Inc.

Nashville, Tennessee (1997-2012) / Senior Graphic Designer

Lead contractor designer for nationally acclaimed telecommunications marketing company. Acted as creative lead/designer in all aspects of print and digital design for nationwide telecommunications companies nationwide.

 

Virtue Financial

Nashville, Tennessee (2012-Present) / Creative Director

Creative lead over three nationally-acclaimed financial companies in charge of complete branding oversight of corporate brands as well as branding for independent financial advisors nationwide.