Jim Quinlan – Portfolio & Blog

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I am a versatile and skilled Creative Director who leads with a unique creative vision that results in substantial return-on-investments to corporate stakeholders.

Communication Through Smart Design is my method of developing compelling visual imagery, artistic design solutions, branding, and storytelling. I transform complicated business, financial, and marketing concepts into graphics and digital-media platforms that inform, inspire and engage audiences.

I am personable, reliable, receptive, and practice high ethical standards. I offer a compelling blend of insight, discovery, and imagination to meet each project’s business requirements and marketing objectives with successful results.

Located in Orange County, I am central to the creative hubs of Los Angeles and San Diego, California.

As a reliable and dependable one-stop shop, I provide the time, resources, creativity, talent and proven experience needed to get the job done.

Letters of Recommendation | Resume

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

WHAT I CAN DO

PRINT & DIGITAL DESIGN
UI & UX, Websites, E-Blasts, ePubs, Authoring, Presentations, Video Production, Motion Graphics, 3D Modeling & Environmental Experiences

BRANDING & STORYTELLING
B2B & B2C Marketing Collateral, Trade Show Booth Design, Billboards & Advertisements, Product Packaging, Visual Identity Systems & Copy Writing

VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY
On-Location Shooting, Product Photography, Digital Compositing, Image Management, Lighting, Positioning & Photo Retouching

TREASURED EXPERIENCES

TESTIMONIALS

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" As a dedicated supporter of Seal Beach Community Television, Jim engages in community projects and works well his co-producers to achieve positive and professional results. "

Robin Fort-Lincke

SBTV-3 PEG Station Manager

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" Jim has the ability to visualize and simplify a given message and convey it with a stylized and imaginative approach within the media arts."

James A. Figueroa

Assistant Superintendent - DACE LAUSD

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" I have come to know Jim as a "go-getter" who guides his team with vision, perseverance, and creative direction. "

Dr. Bernardo Sandoval

Director, Technology - DACE LAUSD

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" Jim holistically blends graphics into the entire message, continually looking for the most impactful approach."

Linda Ames

P.R Manager - Commerce Energy

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" He consistently demonstrated creativity through the execution of print collateral, our corporate website, T.V. commercials and video development. "

Jane Fletcher-Saginaw

V.P. Marketing, Commerce Energy

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" Jim's varied background and extensive skill sets allow him to work effectively on a broad range of communication projects."

Jim Burch

President, Altisima Marketing

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" Jim has saved our company thousands of dollars annually by creating and presenting intelligent solutions. He is a talented individual possessing exemplary leadership and creative skills."

Alberto O. Cruz, P.E.

Account Manager, CTS Cement

LIFE-LONG LEARNER

APPLICATIONS

InDesign 90%

Photoshop 95%

Illustrator 85%

ADOBE PREMIERE 75%

AFTER EFFECTS 60%

DREAMWEAVER 35%

DESIGN SHOWCASE

PORTFOLIO

Digital Media

VALUE PROPOSITION

SIX CORE COMPETENCIES

My unique business acumen:

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LEADERSHIP
A signature style of distinction, with a knowledge of multiple disciplines; from art to branding, to educational pedagogy and media design.

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THE "IDEA GUY"
Proven ability for brand oversight and the ideation/development of creative assets, including print, digital, advertising and collateral through multiple marketing channels.

03

CREATIVE MENTOR
A liaison for when important matters need to be resolved, when creative ideas need to be explored, and when multiple parties need a common ground to build a foundation for success.

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COLLABORATOR
Experienced in the development of Project Management Systems, Image Libraries, Visual Identity Systems and InCopy text editing systems to streamline production.

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PROFESSIONALISM
A “go-to person” for solutions, and a “can-do person" to get the job done.

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SMART DESIGN
Design with attention to story, experiences and detail to make a positive impact.

LATEST FROM

MY BLOG

November 9, 2016

Play

by Jim

I have fond memories as a child playing with my favorite toy - A cardboard box. The larger the box, the better! A box quickly became everything from a fort, to a puppet show theater, to a lemonade stand kiosk machine, or a hamster maze complete with multiple-themed peep-hole dioramas. I wasted no time in [...]

November 15, 2016

Laws of Imagination