Todd A. Shear

Graphic Designer/Visual Communicator

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I'm available for freelance projects. Contact me about your project.

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  • Somewhere in Design Shangrila

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Content precedes design. Design in the absence of content is not design, it's merely decoration.

About me

I pride myself on creative solutions that always visually communicate the product or service in a manner that implements all parameters of the brand and clients needs.

Todd Shear

Designer, Illustrator, Artist & Music Lover

I’m a graphic designer with a true passion for design of all kinds. I draw inspiration from all forms of art and life. My work is layered, all about details, typography and color to best meet the clients needs. I have several years of experience managing several projects at once. I can work independently, but I also thrive in a collaborative team environment.

My decision to become a graphic designer was based on my belief that if you truly love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life. A bit simplistic…perhaps, though I still maintain that is a large part of the equation. Equally important is work and environment that challenges your mind and creativity, utilizes your talents and shares your same commitment to a quality end product that tells a story and gets results.

status

1001 MEMORIES CAPTURED
129 PROJECTS COMPLETED
1337 IDEAS PONDERED
1260 COMPUTER HOURS LOGGED

My resume

I've had the opportunity to collaborate with many talented professionals and companies on a wide variety of design projects. Each place has become part of my journey and added invaluable skills to my creative arsenal. Doing what you love to do is an added bonus.

work experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

Todd Shear Designs

Collaborate with and create graphics for print, social media accounts, digital content, websites, publications, presentations, campaigns, trade show graphics and video projects for variety of clients in different market segments

Digital Content Creator

LP&M

Developed, designed, executed and maintained client websites, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing (Paid & Organic), Audience Targeted Display Ads, Video Marketing, Interactive Presentations, Google Display & Search Ads and Reporting Analytics for various clients in the B2B and consumer markets.

Senior Graphic Design Specialist @ CiTi

Mexico, NY

Collaborated with administration and PR Team to execute brand identities and captivating digital creative that delivered results, a consistent brand identity and story for each of the 23 component school districts served. Designed and executed various rich media assets including but not limited to infographics, print graphics, PowerPoint presentations, educational materials, digital graphics and content for social media platforms (successfully boosting engagement 664% over previous year), videos, external and internal publications, photography editing and manipulation. Mentored junior graphic designers and PR Team members in graphic design principles. Recommended and helped implement project management system for a more streamlined work-flow and tracking system. Awarded several NY State School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) and National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards for graphic and video work.

Graphic Designer @ Isca Design Studio

Oswego, NY

Designed and created print, web and presentation graphics for design agencies various clients. Collaborated with clients and design team in all phases of the design process from conception to production to completion.

Graphic Designer @ CXtec

Syracuse, NY

Designed print, web, digital and social media graphics, trade show graphics, presentations, direct mail campaigns, email campaigns, internal and online advertising for IT infrastructure companies 5 dba’s; CXtec, CABLExpress, Teracai, LifeCycleExpress and Pomeroy Foundation. Spearheaded new website designs. Collaborated with marketing and administration teams to develop business driven projects. Mentored junior graphic designer.

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Graphic Designer @ Empire Vision Centers

Syracuse, NY

Concepted and designed print, web, digital and social media graphics, trade show graphics, presentations, direct mail campaigns, email campaigns, internal and online advertising for the Northeast's largest optical retailer. Collaborated with marketing and administration teams to develop branded creative material for the companies 4 dba's including print, package designs, collateral materials, POP, internal and external signage. Coordinated print materials for 140 weekly inserts in East Coast publications and all materials with print vendors.

Graphic Designer @ Aspen Dental Management

Syracuse, NY

Planned, directed, concepted, and coordinated all design projects for the Dental Practice Management's in-house agency.  Responsible for the production and technical direction of all graphics projects including: websites, print advertisements in over 60+ papers on the East Coast, packaging, collateral materials, informative and instructional materials, tv and radio campaign art direction, POP, Signage, direct mail campaigns.

Education experience

BFA in Graphic Design

BFA in Graphic Design

 

 

“You can have an art experience in front of a Rembrandt… or in front of a piece of graphic design.”

-Stefan Sagmeister

There are 3 responses to a piece of design: yes, no and wow.

Wow! is the one to strive for.