Paula Dorris
Senior-Level Graphic Designer | Print + Digital Expertise
Professional Summary
Senior-level graphic designer with deep expertise in print and digital production, known for bringing strategic value, technical precision, and collaborative leadership to complex creative projects. Skilled in prepress production, image retouching, file optimization, and troubleshooting across formats, I’ve supported both B2B and D2C marketing, corporate communications, and multi-brand content teams on a wide range of deliverables—from catalogs and sales materials to large-format signage, branded collateral, and motion-based assets.
Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Bridge) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint); familiar with Optimizely and WordPress CMS platforms, Acoustic (HTML), Salsify (DAM), Trello, SharePoint, Canva, Figma, Microsoft Excel, Adobe XD, and Adobe Firefly. I’ve contributed to email marketing campaigns, web content updates, and video-based assets—including animated GIFs and short-form edits using Premiere Pro. My workflow is grounded in precision, consistency, and high-efficiency execution across print & digital applications, as well as production troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.
I thrive in focused, remote environments and bring a steady, detail-oriented approach to every project. Whether managing technical deliverables or aligning creative output with brand and business goals, I’m committed to delivering thoughtful, well-crafted solutions that move work forward with purpose.
Relevant Experience
As a Digital Marketing Content Specialist at Creative Co-Op, I led content creation and deployment for seasonal campaigns across four distinct brands, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and brand guidelines. I designed and implemented digital assets—including HTML emails, short-form video, animated GIFs, and AI-generated visuals—for websites, social media, and product launches using Adobe Creative Suite and CMS tools. I also managed and structured product content in Salsify and internal platforms to support brand consistency and usability across channels. Working closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, I helped define creative needs, manage project timelines, and deliver high-impact branded assets for email, web, and marketplace platforms.
As a Graphic Designer at Creative Co-Op, I built and managed the prepress production of 650+ page seasonal catalogs, ensuring layout accuracy, color consistency, and readiness for offset printing. I applied advanced photo editing and color correction techniques to maintain visual quality across thousands of product images. To improve efficiency, I developed and documented custom workflows using Photoshop actions, templates, and visual guides—automating repetitive tasks and streamlining multi-brand production processes.
As a Senior Production Art Designer at ODEN, I performed detailed final checks and file corrections to ensure flawless digital and print deliverables. I simplified complex vector artwork, illustrated packaging materials, and refined presentation layouts while managing high-volume production projects for a global freight client. My work balanced precision, speed, and brand consistency across a variety of formats.
As a Production Artist at Buckman Laboratories International, Inc., I led efforts to streamline and redesign internal training literature—eliminating 92 redundant documents and 20 manuals, which saved over 70 print-hours annually. I developed a systematic approach to rebranding more than 300 customer-facing materials, facilitating a smooth and consistent transition to new brand standards. This included producing print-ready PDFs and coordinating global implementation of corporate correspondence updates in over six languages across 12+ countries. I also maintained a SharePoint database of more than 2,000 product data sheets, standardized sales and reference tools, and created visual assets for tradeshows and social media.
As a Typographer at Buckman Laboratories International, Inc., I provided print production services with a focus on perfecting typography, refining layouts, and proofreading content to ensure clarity and accuracy. I prepared press-ready files for both digital and offset printing and worked closely with the in-house print department to improve efficiency and streamline output.
As a Lead Film Output Specialist and Linotronic Operator, I prepared and output press-ready files to film for both offset and screen printing, troubleshooting prepress issues and ensuring accuracy at every stage. I maintained a Linotronic imagesetter and two film processors, supporting high-volume production with hands-on expertise in file setup, separations, and mechanical output.
In 2024, I stepped into a ministry assistant role at my local church to fill an immediate need and serve during a time of transition. While the position is primarily administrative, I’ve continued contributing through ad hoc design projects—including materials for missions outreach, custom t-shirts, presentation graphics, and signage. This season of service has reaffirmed how integral creative work is to my calling. I’ve always valued the role of design in communicating with clarity and purpose, and I'm eager to return to full-time design and production work where I can apply my skills in ways that support mission-driven goals and meaningful communication.
