ALL ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Dave Eckert

A graphic designer, passionate about good design and communicating ideas through visuals. I bring a variety of skills and knowledge to the table. My experience and confidence have helped me thrive on my own and as part of teams consisting of writers, developers and designers. I’ve worked as a freelance designer, an art director at a large, central Indiana bakery, in senior designer roles at three leading companies in digital marketing software, and as graphic designer at a top talent acquisition technology provider.

It is important for me to work with a company I believe in and to be part of a team that cares about their work and one another. Whether the team sits side by side or works remotely, it’s exciting to participate in the melding of ideas and skills to deliver beautiful, relevant pieces and campaigns.

Family and community are top priorities in my life. I’m drawn to companies and people that care about the big picture. I feel that such openness and outside interests help influence and inform one’s design in positive ways along with building a complete person.

You would be hard-pressed to find a more experienced, adaptable designer.

My design career in 5 bullet points:

• 2019-2023: Graphic Designer at Jobvite. Helped evolve the company rebrand in 2019 while combining three acquired companies under Jobvite. Designed and produced multiple presentations, graphics for digital/print, promotional swag, and recruiting industry-specific pieces, with focus twice yearly on two signature reports, Job Seeker Nation and Recruiter Nation.
• 2015-2019: Senior Brand Designer at Return Path. Key member of Brand & Digital team that established the company’s brand globally, including design & production of templates, promos, and other materials. Helped set them apart as an industry leader until acquisition by Validity.
• 2004-2014: Senior Graphic designer at ExactTarget. Played important role in marketing efforts, including digital & print assets, promos, presentations, and large-scale event graphics. Was part of the incredible growth of the company through IPO to acquisition by Salesforce.
• 1999-2004: Graphic design, web design, and motion graphics work at two tech consulting firms during the dot com boom/bust.
• 1991-1999: Art director at a large, Indiana bakery, overseeing and producing promotional projects from hand-drawn designs to digitally produced artwork, silkscreen, and vacuum forming.

Devotion to my family, friends, and principles has remained constant along with a passion for design and lifelong learning.

David Eckert – Resume

Graphic Designer at Jobvite – Indianapolis, Indiana

June 2019 – February 2023

• Evolved the Jobvite brand after the 2019 rebranding, while combining three acquired companies under Jobvite. Adapted the style to achieve a warmer, friendly feel vs. the sterile, overly-simplified look from which we started.
• Designed and produced multiple presentations, graphics for digital/print, promotional swag, and recruiting industry-specific pieces, with focus twice yearly on two signature reports, Job Seeker Nation and Recruiter Nation.
• Created interactive infographics on the Ion by rockcontent platform and setup the Jobvite Academy training site on both Thinkific and Skilljar platforms during my tenure.
• Delivered a high volume of quality pieces, for multiple teams, while working remotely from March 2020 to present, due to pandemic and related disruptions.

Senior Brand Designer at Return Path – Indianapolis, Indiana

January 2015 – June 2019

• Established, maintained, and grew the Return Path brand beginning with a rebrand in 2015 which included the production of templates, assets, and other branded materials that were distributed globally. Brand recognition grew by over 10% in the first year following the rebrand.
• Created concept and design for multiple product and thought leadership pieces that established Return Path as an industry leader, including brand campaigns such as “The Great Email Escape” which garnered a Hermes Platinum Award for Outstanding Integrated Marketing Campaign.
• Produced multiple high profile decks that were presented at industry conferences, executive keynotes, and Return Path’s signature global event series.
• Designed large-scale graphics for events across multiple mediums, ranging from design elements for industry events around the world to branded window treatments for Return Path office spaces.
• Developed the company’s first brand site by customizing the Divi WordPress theme. The website served as the company’s central hub for marketing approved materials and played a major role in driving brand adoption internally following the rebrand in 2015.

Senior Graphic Designer at ExactTarget/Salesforce Marketing Cloud – Indianapolis, Indiana

June 2004 – December 2014

• Provided design support for corporate marketing efforts, including digital and print assets for everything from application and website icons to large-scale event graphics (e.g. billboards, signage, wall banners).
• Designed executive-level presentations for high-profile industry events and enterprise prospect pitches using PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Guided company through two global rebrands as core member of global brand team, including development of guidelines and templates.
• Spearheaded many internal branding endeavors for products, departments, and events, including brand identity for Connections ‘14 user conference and award-winning college recruiting book (HOW Magazine – 2010 InHOWse Design Award).

Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Esource Consulting – Indianapolis, Indiana

March 2001 – Aug 2003

• Created graphics for web and multimedia, sales presentations and promotional materials. Assisted with customer onboarding and CMS training.
• Collaborated with web developers to provide website designs and HTML shells on which final sites were based.

Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Premium Systems, Inc. – Indianapolis, Indiana

April 1999 – March 2001

• Designed promo materials, web and multimedia graphics, as well as HTML website shells.
• Created collateral and presentations used for supporting the sales team.

Art Director at Roselyn Bakeries, Inc. – Indianapolis, Indiana

June 1991 – April 1999

• Led design efforts across marketing, screen printing, and vacuum forming.
• Provided art direction and production management for point-of-purchase materials, signage, packaging, and advertising.
• Directed photography sessions for ads and promotions.