David Duran
EXPERTISE
BIO
Creative professional with over 15 years of experience in design, branding, and visual storytelling across education, finance, and the arts. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, developing impactful campaigns, and managing end-to-end production in fast-paced environments. Skilled in presentation design, print, and digital media with a strong focus on user experience and brand consistency. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional settings and bring strategic insight to every project.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Creative Services Manager
Educational Federal Credit Union
December 2021 - February 2025
• Designed and produced print and digital materials including direct mail, internal signage, member communications, and in-branch marketing displays. • Managed creative production workflows for print assets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines. • Collaborated with compliance and performance marketing teams to meet business goals while maintaining regulatory standards. • Introduced scalable creative systems for asset management, file prep, and production, saving over $70K annually. • Built production-ready template libraries and established version control and QC processes for faster turnaround. • Supported vendor relationships and prepress coordination to ensure on-time, high-quality print execution.
Creative Services Manger
Miami Dade College
May 2013 - December 2021
• Directed design and execution of print assets including brochures, banners, instructional materials, wayfinding, and event signage. • Established standardized production processes to ensure consistent quality across high-volume campus communications. • Spearheaded bilingual print campaigns targeting diverse audiences, integrating messaging across English and Spanish deliverables. • Delivered $10K/month savings through vendor negotiations and in-house production enhancements. • Collaborated with departments including Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Services to develop branded print collateral for college-wide initiatives.
Creative Director
Savannah College of Art and Design
March 2005 - May 2013
• Led creative development for global admissions and event campaigns, producing multi-format print materials aligned with SCAD’s brand identity. • Managed layout design, typesetting, and production file prep for catalogs, lookbooks, advertisements, and promotional materials. • Directed cross-functional teams in the creation of brand-consistent visual assets for internal and external stakeholders. • Oversaw press checks, printer liaison, and file handoff for large-scale campaigns across international and domestic markets.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Savannah College of Art and Design, June 1998
Graphic Design
PORTFOLIO PROJECTS
Verified Graphic Designer
8+ years of experience
Preferred commitment: Full Time
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