JAMIE KLOPMEYER | SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
618.980.9967 | jamie.klopmeyer@gmail.com
618.980.9967 | jamie.klopmeyer@gmail.com
PROFILE
Strategic and results-driven Senior Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience leading the development of high-impact visual communications across print, digital, social, and environmental platforms. Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects while ensuring brand consistency, accessibility, and high production standards. Skilled in translating organizational priorities into compelling visual assets for executive communications, media outreach, marketing campaigns, and web platforms. Recognized for strong project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to guide visual strategy in fast-paced environments.
Strategic and results-driven Senior Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience leading the development of high-impact visual communications across print, digital, social, and environmental platforms. Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects while ensuring brand consistency, accessibility, and high production standards. Skilled in translating organizational priorities into compelling visual assets for executive communications, media outreach, marketing campaigns, and web platforms. Recognized for strong project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to guide visual strategy in fast-paced environments.
EXPERIENCE
Saint Louis University
Senior Graphic Designer
2006-to present | St. Louis, MO
Saint Louis University
Senior Graphic Designer
2006-to present | St. Louis, MO
Provide creative leadership and strategic visual direction in support of university-wide communications, brand advancement, fundraising initiatives, and student recruitment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Lead the design and execution of high-quality visual assets across external communications channels,
including print, digital, web, and social platforms.
• Lead the design and execution of high-quality visual assets across external communications channels,
including print, digital, web, and social platforms.
• Partner with leadership, marketing, and communications teams to develop visual materials for executive
messaging, presentations, and institutional storytelling.
messaging, presentations, and institutional storytelling.
• Design media-ready materials such as fact sheets, reports, infographics, campaign graphics, and branded
collateral aligned with organizational priorities.
collateral aligned with organizational priorities.
• Ensure all creative work adheres to brand standards, visual identity guidelines, and accessibility best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing creative direction and workflow oversight from concept
through production.
through production.
• Collaborate across departments to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual communications.
• Oversee vendor relationships and print production processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and budget
alignment.
alignment.
• Contribute to the evolution and consistency of the University’s visual identity across platforms and audiences.
• Maintain and organize visual asset libraries to support team efficiency and consistency.
• Stay current on design trends, emerging tools, and best practices to continuously strengthen visual
communications.
communications.
Lee Enterprises
Art Director/Graphic Designer
1999-2006 | St. Louis, MO
Art Director/Graphic Designer
1999-2006 | St. Louis, MO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Designed and launched the premiere issues of Savvy Family and St. Louis’ Best Bridal magazines.
• Designed and launched the premiere issues of Savvy Family and St. Louis’ Best Bridal magazines.
• Coordinated and art-directed photo shoots, managing creative direction and production logistics.
• Produced editorial layouts, multimedia presentations, internet advertising, and marketing collateral.
• Prepared publications for print production and worked directly with sales teams, clients, and printers to ensure
high-quality outcomes and deadline adherence.
high-quality outcomes and deadline adherence.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Leadership in visual strategy development and execution across print, digital, web, and social communications.
• Leadership in visual strategy development and execution across print, digital, web, and social communications.
• Experience creating assets for media relations, executive communications, presentations, reports, and
campaigns.
campaigns.
• Advanced print production knowledge, including typography, pagination, style sheets, and vendor management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, oversee, and deliver multiple initiatives
simultaneously.
simultaneously.
• Proven ability to align creative output with brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and organizational goals.
• Skilled at translating complex messaging into clear, engaging visual formats such as infographics, slide decks,
and web graphics.
and web graphics.
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to high-quality service and cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong communication skills with experience working directly with executives, stakeholders, and clients.
TOOLS AND SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Cloud:
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, After Effects, Bridge, Lightroom
Adobe Creative Cloud:
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, After Effects, Bridge, Lightroom
Microsoft Office:
Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
Project & Presentation Tools:
Keynote, Wrike
Keynote, Wrike
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University
School for Professional Studies
2019-present
Coursework with an emphasis on Project Management and workflow optimization.
Saint Louis University
School for Professional Studies
2019-present
Coursework with an emphasis on Project Management and workflow optimization.
Saint Louis Community
College at Meramec
2000-2002
Focused studies in web design applications and digital media.
College at Meramec
2000-2002
Focused studies in web design applications and digital media.
Hickey College
1997-1999
Diploma in Graphic Design
1997-1999
Diploma in Graphic Design
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
UCDA
University & College
Designers Association, Member
UCDA
University & College
Designers Association, Member
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
UCDA Design Awards
Excellence Award – September 2021
Saint Louis University Calendar
UCDA Design Awards
Excellence Award – September 2021
Saint Louis University Calendar
CASE Platinum Awards
Best Practice in Digital
Communications – Finalist, June 2021
Saint Louis University, Honor the Day
Best Practice in Digital
Communications – Finalist, June 2021
Saint Louis University, Honor the Day