Phillip Mathis

Multidisciplinary Graphic Designer focused on building cohesive brand systems and translating business goals into clear, effective visual solutions.

Greater Eugene-Springfield Area

About

I obtained my BFA in Graphic Design from Louisiana Tech University in 2017 and have worked as a graphic designer for eight years. I am a dedicated employee with extensive working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma and I am capable of managing priorities while balancing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.

Experience

  • Design Lead at FPW Media
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Contract Graphic Designer at Cascade Online
    Apr 2023 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Work directly with clients and my team to maintain brand consistency and ensure all needs are met. • Design websites and brand identities using my expertise in Figma and Adobe CC. • Utilize my knowledge of UX and UI to design easily navigable websites using Figma.

  • Old World Luxuries (Eugene, Oregon, United States · On-site)
    • Lead Designer & Package Engineer
      Nov 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

      • Work with clients to design unique and attractive packaging designs for the Oregon market. • Meet with clients remotely on a weekly basis to discuss brand refresh and evolution strategies. • Organize and maintain the company server for easy file location. • Engineer custom package die-lines that perfectly fit our clients’ products. • Assist the Prepress Designer with laying up artwork for print using Indesign.

    • Graphic Designer
      Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 · 11 mos

      • Developed new systems for file organization on the internal server improving file searchability. • Performed maintenance on affiliate websites using Shopify. • Created digital proofs of client artwork. • Used Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign to prepare client artwork for proofing and printing. • Constructed responsive layup documents using Indesign to improve the efficiency of the prepress process.

  • Graphic Designer at Gravitate Online
    Aug 2020 - Nov 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • Designed e-commerce websites for Shopify to increase sales and improve SEO. • Worked directly with the development team to optimize website designs using modern UX/UI design methods. • Coordinated with the content team and account managers to develop captivating social media marketing campaigns. • Consulted with clients directly to develop unique, eye-catching brand identities. • Collaborated with clients to design outstanding layouts for printed media utilizing the modern standards for print production. • Utilized my knowledge of information design to create infographics that drove link-building across multiple websites.

  • Freelance Graphic Designer at Self Employed
    Nov 2018 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Worked directly with clients to develop original logos for small businesses using Illustrator. • Found unique ways to address client pain points to revitalize or evolve their existing brand identities. • Met with clients directly to develop unique, eye-catching designs for weddings and social gatherings. • Managed time and resources for several consecutive projects in order to meet deadlines for multiple clients at once. • Collaborated with clients to design outstanding layouts for printed media utilizing the modern standards for print production.