Joel Bates

Graphic Designer

About me

Offering 20 years of expertise overseeing individual projects & brand development.

Creative Graphic Designer with a talent for developing unique custom artwork.

Are you in need of a talented graphic designer who can bring your creative visions to life? Look no further! As a seasoned professional with expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and art design, I am the perfect candidate to meet and exceed your design needs.

Proficient Graphic Designer knowledgeable about logos, marketing materials and website design. Demonstrated success at providing complete business services to corporate clients.

What I do

Put simply, what I do as a graphic designer is an artistic maestro using design elements, images, and typography to visually communicate your message. I bring creativity and a touch of magic to my work, making things visually captivating. From sleek logos and branding materials to eye-catching posters, websites, and even social media graphics.

 

What are your needs?

Logo Design

Looking for stunning logo designs? I design creative and visually captivating logos that perfectly represent your brand. Trust me to create a logo that leaves a lasting impression.

Print design

From custom shirts to stunning brochures, business cards, and captivating books layouts, I can bring your vision to life. Get ready to stand out with top-notch print design.

social media design

Discover the power of stunning social media design. I will expertly design Facebook, Instagram, and website visuals that capture attention and drive engagement. Let me bring your brand to life with my creative expertise.

Portfolio

Skills

Photoshop
92%
Illustrator
95%
InDesign
82%
Wordpress
62%
Adobe Creative Suite – 20  years
After Effects CC – 3 years 
WordPress – 10 years
Adobe Photoshop CS4, CS5, CS6, CC – 20 years 
Photography
HTML5 – 2 years
Adobe InDesign CS5, CS6, CC – 13 years
Typography
Logo Design
Adobe IllustratorCS5, CS6, CC  – 12 years 
Print Production
Microsoft Office – 13 years

My Experience

2020-2023

Word of Life

head Designer

As head designer, I worked closely with project managers to align our vision. I adapted existing logos and assets for various uses and created new artwork for advertising, marketing, and branding. I designed logos, illustrations, and typography for different organizations within the Church. Additionally, I created marketing materials such as brochures and ads and developed graphics for social media campaigns.

2017-2019

Naples Team Sports

LEAD apparel designer

As the lead graphic designer, I was responsible for the day-to-day designs for screen press, specifically designing shirts and other apparel for local schools and companies. Working with a range of clients, including Barron Collier High School, Naples High School, FGCU and more.

2012-2016

Allegra Design

Print & WEB Designer

Create high-quality images, coordinate with customers and project managers, design clothing and accessories, generate marketing materials, enhance existing artwork, create logos and illustrations, develop graphics for social media campaigns, apply color theory and composition techniques, create original artwork for print and web, use interactive design elements, design various business materials, design websites using WordPress templates, maintain social media sites for multiple customers.

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