James Dempsey

Freelance Graphic Design | Phoenix, AZ

Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

While I’ve been freelancing since 1989, I’ve also managed to work full-time for some really great companies, including ad agencies, PR firms, print shops, a casino, and a large landscape management company. The following are the most recent:

  • Six Degrees – Scottsdale | Senior Production Designer
  • TriVita, Inc. – Scottsdale | Designer – production and general marketing
  • Riester – Phoenix | Production Designer
  • DLC Resources – Phoenix | Marketing Manager – design, production, event planning, marketing and client relations
  • R&R Partners – Phoenix | Studio Manager – design and supervision of production studio
  • R&R Partners – Las Vegas | Production Designer
  • Newlon Communications – Las Vegas | Creative Manager – design and client relations
  • Lodge Graphics – Las Vegas | Pre-press Operator
  • Riverside Resort & Casino – Laughlin | Production Manager – design, production, event planning and general marketing

“Design is about communicating the desired message. Great design shouldn’t be judged by the way it looks… instead, by how successful it is. Ultimately, that’s the goal.”

ACCOLADES

I’m not too big on tooting my own horn, but it’s nice to be recognized.

  • Several Addy Awards, including Best of Show
  • Multiple Employee of the Year award winner
  • Recognized in Layers Magazine (Trade Pub)
  • Recognized on PhotoshopTV.com

EXTRAS

  • Articles published in Popular Science, PC World and Macworld magazines
  • Tech blogger for Macworld.com, PCWorld.com, The Apple Blog, TheGraphicMac and CreativeBits

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