The best ideas expose a unique yet common truth about a brand that everyone can relate to but no one has said. I strive to communicate those truths with a strange sense of humor, strong creative strategy, and a passion for conceptual thinking. I want to join a team of peers with the energy to do good for society through great work.
E: timothy.ratchford@gmail.com
P: 630-267-5627
I: @tim_ratchford
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Freelance — Designer / Artist — August 2017 to present (San Diego, Denver)— Used this time to focus on art, while freelancing direct to client for a few non-profit brands.
Ellen Bruss Design — Designer / Copywriter — March 2018 to December 2018 (Denver) — Had the chance to design and write at about a 50/50 ratio. Worked for the MCA, Hammond’s Candies, 9+CO, ALine Boutique, Born Hotel, Spinellis Sauce, and more.
Project C.U.R.E — Volunteer Designer — June 2017 to October 2017 (Denver) — Quit my job to volunteer at this non-profit. I developed a template for case studies, a calendar, posters, invites, emails, banners, wine labels and more.
Grenadier — Art Director — April 2016 to April 2017 (Boulder) — Worked on Winter Park Resort, Bass Pro Shops, iFly, Max Pass, Rio Grande restaurant, New Business, and more.
Integer Group — Art Director.— February 2015 to March 2016 (Denver) — Worked on Naked Juice, IZZE, and O.N.E. Coconut Water.
Mother New York — Creative — April 2013 to May 2013 (New York) — Worked on Sour Patch Kids and Virgin Mobile.
Leo Burnett — Art Director — June 2009 to April 2013 (Chicago) — Worked on McDonald’s, Pop Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Foster’s Beer, Nintendo, Sprint, and New Business.
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Skills — Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Headline Writing, Storyboard Illustration. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote,
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Education - University of Colorado at Boulder 2009, BS in Advertising, One Show Gold Pencil, CMYK#44, and Best Portfolio at the Dairy Show.
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Recognition - I have been featured in Communication Arts, Graphis, the Obies, the Addys, the New York Festivals, the Denver 50, and the One Show.