SCOTT MORANDO

Senior Graphic Designer & Photographer
(408) 771-7603 • email

Experienced creative professional offering a strong background in developing modern, effective design solutions for advertising, marketing, and branding. Passionate about helping growing companies elevate their visual presence through innovative design, technical precision, and impactful storytelling. Skilled in combining contemporary design trends with high-level production techniques to deliver high-quality, relevant materials across print and digital platforms.

• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Dreamweaver.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
• Over seven years of experience in managerial and supervisory roles, leading creative teams and production workflows.
• Diverse industry experience spanning Agriculture, Technology, Medical, Semiconductor, and Software sectors.

Software Knowledge

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Ai, Canva, Corel Painter, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Procreate
Experience

Senior Visual Designer / Photographer: 5/2006 - 4/2025 • Sakata Seed America, Inc.
Developed advertising campaigns across print, e-blasts, and web platforms to support marketing initiatives.
Led the design and production of creative materials including catalogs, brochures, and promotional literature.
Responsible for maintaining YouTube channels, including content management and site presence.
Managed all aspects of graphic production, including image correction, retouching, and file preparation.
Provided photography for advertisements, brochures, websites, and events, with a focus on ornamentals and vegetables.
Designed and produced original logos to support brand identity and marketing collateral.
Maintained literature inventory and performed regular updates to website content and assets.


Graphic Designer / Contractor: 10/2002 - 1/2009 • Altera Corporation
Developed creative design concepts for print and digital advertising campaigns.
Produced custom graphic illustrations and performed advanced image manipulation to support marketing visuals.
Managed complete graphic production process, ensuring high-quality output and consistency across all deliverables.


Graphic Designer / Web Designer: 6/2000 - 4/2002 • The Uhlan Group
Managed all aspects of graphic production, ensuring accuracy and consistency across print and digital formats.
Designed and produced layouts for various marketing materials, including advertisements, mailers, datasheets, and more.
Created and implemented the company website, handling both design and functionality to align with brand objectives.


Education

Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Graduated with High Honors
Graphic Design Certificate
UX Designing in process
Advanced training in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Corel Painter & HTML



Scott Morando
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