Aaron Rauth

Background

About Aaron Rauth

I’m a passionate visual communicator and creative leader, enthusiastic about concept ideation and development, with a proven record of continually improving the efficiency of systems and processes for better results. I approach life as a self-starter, continually curious and collaborative, with a can-do attitude. I seek to remove unnecessary thinking (busywork) so I can lead my team to push creative boundaries, delivering beautiful and exciting solutions within tight deadlines. Here are some highlights from my experience: • Facilitating cross-functional team training and individual coaching, for greater efficiency and improved interdepartmental communication • Implementing and educating team members in new processes: ⁃ Automation (using Microsoft Excel data-driven graphics / data merge in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop), reducing production time by 40% ⁃ Asset management (Adobe libraries) for legally required copy and graphic elements improving convenience, and accuracy, significantly reducing errors and approval time ⁃ Developing improved tools and templates across Adobe Creative Cloud software and Microsoft Excel, resulting in significantly reducing and errors and improving team efficiency • Vendor and contract relationship management, art direction • International, multi-lingual experience in 18 language markets • Substantial contributions to the Product Team in game rule writing and layout, play testing, and game development • Rebranding a $10 Million subsidiary of Spin Master, and contributing to the brand refresh of Melissa & Doug, in part to better comply with American Disabilities Act requirements • Directing lifestyle and product photography, including talent selection and styling