SCOTT JAMES LATIMER

Creative Art Director with 10+ years of experience leading branding, marketing design, and real estate marketing campaigns. Proven ability to deliver high-impact visual solutions that support multi-million-dollar property transactions, streamline production workflows, and elevate brand visibility. Expert in integrating design, photography, and video to create cohesive, results-driven marketing systems.

CORE SKILLS

Design & Creative Direction

• Branding & Identity Systems
• Marketing Campaign Development
• Visual Storytelling & Art Direction

Design Execution

• Print: brochures, OM’s, flyers, signage, annual reports
• Digital: web assets, social media, email marketing, proposals
• Typography, layout, and prepress production

Photography & Video

• Commercial, lifestyle, and real estate photography
• Drone photography & videography (FAA Part 107 Certified)
• Video tours, editing, and color correction

Tools

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects)

Leadership & Operations

• Project management & workflow optimization
• Client strategy & consultation
• Team mentorship & cross-functional collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dean Callan & Company | Creative Art Director

2018–Present

• Lead end-to-end creative direction for real estate marketing, supporting multi-million-dollar property listings and transactions
• Direct integrated marketing efforts including branding, print, digital campaigns, photography, and video production
• Produce high-impact offering memorandums, proposals, and marketing collateral under tight deadlines
• Collaborate with brokers to enhance property positioning and maximize buyer engagement
• Introduced drone photography services, expanding marketing capabilities and increasing listing visibility
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring consistency, quality, and on-time delivery

ARA, A Newmark Company | Senior Graphic Designer

2014–2018

• Produced marketing materials for a high-performing brokerage team marketing large-scale apartment communities
• Designed offering memorandums and proposals contributing to multi-million-dollar property transactions
• Developed and implemented standardized branding templates, improving production efficiency and team consistency
• Mentored junior designers and interns, supporting team growth and onboarding
• Executed a wide range of deliverables including cartography, branding, digital marketing, and print production

SJL Graphics, LLC | Owner/Designer

2013–Present

• Founded and operate a full-service creative business delivering design, branding, and marketing solutions
• Partner with clients across technology, real estate, nonprofit, and small business sectors
• Lead projects from concept through execution across print, digital, and multimedia channels
• Provide strategic brand consultation, helping clients clarify messaging and visual identity
• Manage client relationships, timelines, and project delivery

Van Gogh Again Editions & Fine Art World, LLC | Freelance Graphic/Web Designer

2013–2014

• Designed marketing assets including websites, banners, logos, and print materials
• Digitized and color-corrected fine art for reproduction and distribution
• Managed social media and executed digital marketing campaigns
• Provided client support and project coordination

Denver Film Society | Graphic Designer

2008 & 2012

• Developed branded materials for the Starz Denver Film Festival
• Designed ads, annual reports, invitations, and event signage
• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure brand consistency and donor recognition
• Delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Supported marketing efforts for multi-million-dollar real estate transactions across multiple firms
• Built scalable branding templates that improved team efficiency and production speed
• Expanded service offerings with drone photography, increasing marketing value and differentiation
• Successfully managed high-volume design workflows while maintaining quality and consistency

Education

Colorado Technical University

2005-2009

• Bachelor of Science — Visual Communications / Graphic Design

Westwood College of Technology

2003-2005

• Associate of Arts - Graphic Design