O’Shane Coates

Senior Graphic Designer / Brand Designer Brand Systems Digital + Print Motion

St. Catherine, Jamaica +1 (876) 532-9622 coatesc92@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Senior Graphic Designer and Brand Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across branding, digital media, print, motion, and production environments. Proven ability to translate business goals into cohesive visual identities through research-driven design, scalable systems, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced working with local and international brands, managing end-to-end design execution from concept to deployment.

Professional Experience

Graphic Designer / Digital Consultant

Vistaprint

2014 – 2019

  • Designed professional marketing materials for digital and print media across multiple industries.
  • Developed scalable campaign design packages for traditional and digital executions.
  • Created brand identities, logos, and marketing collateral aligned with client objectives.
  • Designed interactive templates for the Vistaprint Corporate ProShop web-based design tool.
  • Supported local and international design teams as a subject-matter expert in InDesign and XMPIE.
  • Researched and implemented workflow improvements to optimize design efficiency and output quality.
  • Provided mentorship and troubleshooting support for internal design teams.

Graphic / Production Designer & Printer Technician

Paper Boy JA

2019 – 2020

  • Produced digital and print marketing assets for small to large format output.
  • Recreated and optimized low-resolution artwork into print-ready, high-resolution assets.
  • Operated and maintained small and large format printers to deliver high-volume print collateral.
  • Ensured consistent brand quality across all printed materials.

Graphic Designer / Production Lead

Market Me Jamaica

2021 – 2023

  • Led visual design initiatives for B2B and C2B clients across social media, print, web, and motion graphics.
  • Served as lead visual designer for the Caribbean Passion breakfast brand, strengthening brand consistency and recognition across digital platforms.
  • Extended brand systems into physical product packaging, leading label design for sausage, ham, and bacon product lines.
  • Managed and configured brand assets to ensure compliance across print and digital channels.
  • Collaborated with account executives and managers to deliver cohesive design solutions aligned with marketing goals.

Lead Graphic Designer / Brand Designer

Freelance & Contract Projects

Selected Work

  • Developed complete visual identity and digital presence for Oshun Cosmetics, including brand positioning, design systems, and launch assets.
  • Conducted audience research and secured stakeholder alignment to support a premium brand perception.
  • Strengthened Louis Industrial (LIG)’s visual brand identity by creating a comprehensive brand guide and design system.
  • Standardized brand presentation across communication channels and established repeatable visual cues to improve brand recall.