Dorothy “Dot” Barnard is a Reno/Tahoe-based art director, designer, artist & digital storyteller.
A strategic creative with 14 years of professional design experience, I value collaboration, communication, learning and growing as individuals and as a team through every project.
Résumé
I excel in both collaborative and independent design, concept, art direction and execution. I enjoy the design journey of concept through production and take a direct but kind, hands-on approach to getting things done. I have the ability to design within various aesthetics, strong at multi-tasking, precision under tight deadlines, and a constant willingness to learn and try new things. Experience with Art Directing and designing; packaging, Retail/Wholesale/Digital brand standards, concept and presentation decks, content creation, asset execution, seasonal campaigns and photoshoots. Proficient in Adobe Creative Design Suite (illustrator, indesign, photoshop).
I grew up between Reno, NV and Green Bay, WI – I consider both home. After graduating from college in Wisconsin I moved back to Nevada where I got my first design job. A few years later, I relocated again and lived in Dallas, TX for 9 years. I just moved back to Reno/Tahoe to be closer to my family and the mountains. I love to balance adventures while traveling with growing and exploring wherever I’m at. I love to paint & draw (murals especially) pastels/chalk are my medium, snowboard, hike, practice yoga & meditation, binge movies/tv, spend time with family and play with my dogs.
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