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Hello, I’m Reva Graves, an art director based in Sioux Falls, SD.

I design. I illustrate. I create. I take strategies and transform them into

compelling works of art on page and on screen across different media. I am

especially skilled in illustration and typography, and over the years have

curated my own design brand to showcase my talents. I have been

creating and designing since 2006. As an art director, I wear many hats, and I’m involved in numerous roles such as: managing multiple projects, brand consultation, marketing and idea creation. I am a creative problem solver, carefully combining design and marketing ideas, resulting in well formulated design solutions.

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Work Experience

Art Director

Epicosity

March 2015 - Present

Collaborate with creative directors to create original, award-worthy designs that are on-par with client needs. Design layouts in a variety of different mediums. Work closely with the creative director, account executive and the production manager to adhere to project deadlines. Maintain brand consistency throughout all client projects. Ensure work is completed on time and within budgets while managing multiple projects. Oversee projects from concept through launch across all media. Provide direction and communication to other team members and vendors to provide a smooth transition of projects and to maintain brand consistency. Manage and direct the creative during video and photo shoots which include helping select talent, styling, product placement and keeping and organizing a schedule. 

Communications Director

Falls Area Singletrack

April 2017 - Present

Collaborate with the FAST board to plan, develop and maintain trail in the Sioux Falls area. Conceive original designs and marketing concepts used in brochures, signage, logos, displays, presentations and websites. Create and execute member-facing publicity, communications, events and direct weekly trail maintenance sessions. Meet, communicate and discuss with city officials on trail statuses, future development and advocate for the Sioux Falls mountain biking community.

Business Owner/Freelance Designer

Reva Graves Creative

May 2006 - Present

Develop original solutions with high visual impact for clients. Manage and coordinate graphic design and illustration projects from concept through completion. Collaborate with clients to create vision, conceive designs and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously. Create proposals, contracts and invoices for projects. Responsible for acquiring new business, networking, seeking projects, discussing requirements, developing new ideas and presenting solutions to clients. Searching for the most reasonable quotations and billing from outside vendors. Served as primary point of contact between clients and different representatives of the media. Develop and maintained traffic logistics by coordinating media, print jobs and directing the delivery and distribution of completed projects.

Artist

A Doodle Daily.

Oct. 2016 - Present

Create doodles, drawings and artwork to post to my website adoodledaily.com and to other social media platforms.

Lead Designer/Digital Media Specialist

Social Bug

June 2013 - March 2015

Interact with clients to successfully create visual solutions, create and promote identity and effectively brand organizations. Consistently meet deadlines, communicate regularly the status and direction of works in progress, schedule projects, give direction to other team members, coordinate printing, digital media and delivery of finished works.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Avera

Jan. 2011 - June 2013

Interpreted complex health-related information, translating it into accessible design and content. Emphasized brand continuity across various media such as graphics, displays, informational literature, web content and other non-traditional mediums. Contributed to creation of engaging educational materials for internal team members and patients. Presented creative design and strategy to various medical professional groups and practices.

Lead Designer/Production Manager

Jungle Print & Graphics

Sept. 2007 - Sept. 2012

Supervised all production from concept design through completion to meet strict deadlines. Created branding, marketing and print materials for clients. Responsible for acquiring quotes and billing from outside vendors. Served as primary point of contact between the company and different representatives of the media and or clientele. Developed and maintained traffic logistics by coordinating print jobs and directing the delivery and distribution of completed projects. Planned and directed the scheduling, processing and traffic of projects in-line with client specifications, budget and established deadlines. Proofed print materials, requested and documented supplier bids and issued estimates for approval by clients. Managed project specifications, billing and estimates with suppliers, clients and team. Managed all aspects of print production and bindery schedules. Accountable to the overall quality of finished products. Created print and digital media, including preflight of all final files before being sent to production, to ensure technical accuracy and print-efficiency of materials. Maintained and organized large data and art file system. Coordinated direct mail pieces with nation government distribution entities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Communications

Southeast Technical Institute

Sioux Falls, SD // 2009

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE // 2018

Services

Brand Strategy, Identity & Branding,

Print, Digital & Web Design, Art Direction, Environmental & Exhibition

Clients I've done work for

- A Doodle Daily.

- Epicosity

- SD Housing Dev. Authority

- Sioux Falls FCU

- Museum of Visual Materials

- SD Dept. of Health

- The Cake Lady

- Move Well Sioux Falls

- Voyage FCU

- Journey Group

- Fitru

- Armscor USA

- Jeberleco

- Avera

- SDSU

- SD Dept. of Social Services

- Dakota Kitchen & Bath

- SD Dept. of Transportation

- Western Tech

- Coast Hills FCU

- Woods Fuller

- Springfield Armory

- Prosperous Home Health

- And more...

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