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Eric M. O’Malley
Leveraging artistic talent, strategic vision, and leadership to
deliver high-impact design, packaging, marketing, and illustration
630.363.3753
www.ericomalley.com
[email protected]
internship
freelance
freelance
FULL-TIME
freelance
FULL-TIME
FULL-TIME
FULL-TIME
BUILDING A CAREER
03
2012 to
PRESENT
AGI-SHOREWOOD/MPS - DIRECTOR CREATIVE SERVICES — MIDWEST
2007
Prairie design group - Principal and creative director
Create packaging concepts, graphics, prototypes, and presentations for a range of consumer,
media, spirits, and personal care clients. Work directly with manufacturers and vendors to
develop innovative print and finish effects.
Years
05
to
2012
Cofounded design firm, gaining excellent entrepreneurial knowledge in creative, strategic,
and technical roles—especially product development and management.
Years
05
2002
to
AGI media - art director
2007
Directly responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing graphics and 3D digital
renderings for media and personal care packaging.
Years
02
2000
to
Aquent - Freelance graphic designer
2002
Designed and illustrated brochures, catalogs, advertising, corporate identity, and marketing
materials for companies such as Shell Oil, Panasonic, Cuisenaire, Sanford and McDonald’s.
Years
02
1998
to
Sourcebooks - graphic designer
2000
Responsible for developing creative concepts and producing book covers, book internals,
packaging, point of purchase, and a wide variety of marketing materials.
Years
04
SUMMER
calabash animation - Freelance Assistant Animator
1998
Contracted as a clean-up and effects animator for several General Mills “Lucky Charms” and
“Trix” cereal television commercials.
months
05
SUMMER
United Airlines - Freelance graphic designer
1997
Contracted to design and illustrate materials for the Apollo Travel and Technology Conference.
Produced product identity, newsletters, magazine layouts, and packaging designs.
months
04
SUMMER
Leo Burnett/Capps Studio - Internship
1995
One of only three college interns selected from a pool of more than 300 to work at Leo Burnett’s
in-house production department, CAPPS Studio.
months
Print Design
SKY HIGH SKILLS
Identity
Design
Illustration
Packaging
Team
Management
Branding
Business
Operations
Product
Design
education
Millikin University
Decatur, IL
Project
Management
Blogging
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Cum Laude
Strategic
Marketing
PR
software
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Acrobat
Microsoft Office
Quark XPress
Eric M. O’Malley
Summary
portfolio :: ericomalley.com | email :: [email protected] | cell :: 630.363.3753
Talented graphic design entrepreneur with 20 years experience in print design, packaging and
illustration who uses creativity, strategic vision, and business acumen to deliver high-impact packaging,
print design, marketing, and digital projects. Solid success creative directing and implementing a broad
range of revenue-generating design projects, from conception to launch. Exceptional interpersonal
skills with team members and subordinates. Seeking a company that demands high-quality design to
further business goals and professional image.
• Skilled Graphic Design Solutions
• Fine Art and Digital Illustration
• Mechanical Art / Print Production
• Publishing and Packaging Design
Professional Experience
• Full Life Cycle Project Management
• Press Releases and Media Kits
• Staff, Vendor, and Media Relations
• Cost Control / Budget Administration
AGI-Shorewood/MPS :: Melrose Park, IL
2012 – Present
Director Creative Services – Midwest
Oversaw the creative direction and execution of board, rigid set box, and special packaging concepts,
graphics, prototypes, and presentations for a range of consumer, media, spirits, and personal care
clients. Managed project deadlines, prototype creation, budgets, client presentations and vendors.
• Promoted to manage AGI-Shorewood’s Midwest Design Services department and by working with
• design and sales teams, directly impacted sales volume by $2.5 million dollars.
• Hand-picked for creative team to develop and design new packaging platforms for Kimberly-Clark,
• Blistex, EOS, Bath & Body Works, Bean Suntory, Bacardi, Brown-Forman, Victoria’s Secret, Disney,
• Warner Bros., Beats, Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal.
• Creative liaison working with manufacturing and marketing to develop and industrialize new
• innovations for in-line and off-line specialty print and finish techniques, including heavy glitter
• applications; color change, soft, hi-metallic, and textured coatings; and extreme embossing.
Prairie Design Group :: Lisle, IL
2007 – 2012
Principal, Design Director
Cofounded design firm, gaining excellent entrepreneurial knowledge directing a variety of creative
projects, honing skill proficiencies, and working with clients to understand their needs. Conceptualized,
designed, and art directed various print, packaging, and multimedia projects for Fortune 500 clients.
Responsible for product development and management for business subsidiary, Prairie Arts.
• Generated $1.5 million in revenue for Prairie Design Group over five years, with a team of only
• three creative professionals.
• Negotiated a four-year licensing contract for Prairie Arts with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
• to market products.
• Strategically built brands such as the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection®, the Teco Art Pottery
• Collection®, and FanGuide® Tours.
AGI Media :: Melrose Park, IL
2002 – 2007
Art Director
Responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing graphics and Photoshop renderings for
media and personal care packaging. Worked on projects for major film studios, music companies, and
consumer product corporations, including Disney, L’Oréal, Kimberly-Clark, HBO, and Sony.
• Promoted to manage AGI Media’s Design Services department and helped negotiate cost savings
• of more than a quarter million dollars during my tenure.
• Responsible for creating prototypes that adhered to production standards and budget constraints.
• Oversaw project deadlines, department budgets, design staff and working with a variety of vendors.
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Aquent :: Chicago, IL
2000 – 2002
Contract Graphic Designer
Designed and illustrated brochures, catalogs, advertising, corporate identity, and marketing materials
for a range of companies such as Shell Oil, Panasonic, ETA/Cuisenaire, Sanford and McDonald’s.
• Contracts regulary extended from weeks to multiple month-long assignments based on
• quality of creative input, production knowledge, and technical proficiency.
• Selected for long-term assignment at The Marketing Store Worldwide to design ads and marketing
• materials for Shell Oil, Disney and McDonald’s.
Sourcebooks :: Naperville, IL
1998 – 2000
Graphic Designer
Responsible for developing creative concepts and producing book covers, book internals, packaging,
point of purchase, and a wide variety of marketing materials.
• Designed and oversaw the production for the New York Times bestseller, And the Crowd Goes Wild.
• Won Benjamin Franklin Award for The Everyday Work of Art cover design.
Calabash Animation, Inc. :: Chicago, IL
Freelance Assistant Animator
Contracted as a clean-up and effects animator for several General Mills television commercials.
1998
• Hired with no previous animation industry experience and based solely on drawing capability shown
• in portfolio pieces.
United Airlines/Apollo Travel Service :: Chicago, IL
1997
Freelance Graphic Designer
Contracted to create materials for the Apollo Travel and Technology Conference. Produced product
identity, newsletters, magazine layouts, and packaging designs.
• Specifically selected to design and illustrate conference “Apollo Pets” promotion gift.
Leo Burnett/CAPPS Studios :: Chicago, IL
1995
Graphic Design Internship
Chosen to work at Leo Burnett’s in-house production department, CAPPS Studios, on such accounts
as McDonald’s, Disney, Marlboro, and Kellogg’s.
• One of only three college interns selected from a pool of more than 300 to participate in college
• work program.
Skills
Design :: Professionally experienced in designing brochures, annual reports, book covers, book
internals, logos, letterheads, packaging, point of purchase, greeting cards, pamphlets, websites, and
magazine layouts. Adept at conceptualizing and executing 3D packaging designs and graphic
treatments. Knowledgeable in product development, prototyping, and manufacturing.
Software :: Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. Microsoft Office and
Quark XPress also used. Extensive background in print production processes and file preparation.
Fine Art :: Classically trained as an artist with exceptional drawing abilities.
Education
Millikin University :: Decatur, IL :: 1997 :: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude