Rick Demonico

Art Director | Graphic Designer | Project Manager

Role
Senior Art Director at Albert Whitman & Company
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Rick Demonico

Accomplished Creative Art Director with over 20 years of experience in leading design…

Experience

  1. Senior Art Director

    Albert Whitman & Company

    Aug 2019 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

    Lead a design team in producing 50+ children’s books annually.• Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring each project aligns with brand and publisher vision.• Manage schedules and budgets for multiple projects, consistently ensuring deadlines are met and profitability is maintained.• Select and commission illustrators and visual artists, negotiating contracts and delivering on-time, high-quality visuals.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including publishers, editors, sales, and marketing, to develop compelling products that drive market success.• Interface with printers and vendors to ensure flawless execution of print materials, maintaining quality control at every stage.

Education

  • School of Visual Arts

    Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA

  • Art And Design High School

    New York City

Skills

  • Concept Development
  • Pre-Press
  • Type Design
  • Illustration
  • Magazines
  • Photoshop
  • Editorial
  • Direct Mail
  • Publishing
  • Communication Design
  • Image Editing
  • Brand Development
  • Flyers
  • Creative Direction
  • Vector Illustration
  • Illustrator
  • Typesetting
  • Banners
  • Business Cards
  • Digital Illustration
  • Image Manipulation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Book Covers
  • Corporate Identity
  • Indesign
  • Logo Design
  • Art
  • Catalogs
  • Concept Design
  • Art Direction
  • Graphics
  • Packaging
  • Web Design
  • Posters
  • Mac
  • Brochures
  • Typography
  • Visual Communication
  • Publications
  • Graphic Design

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