graphic designer

Posted on: 2007-06-10

1465 - 65 Street, Suite 356 Emeryville, California 94608 510.368.3697 [email protected] OBJECTIVE I am interested in securing a position in a positive work environment that values work/life balance. SKILLS: • Value good communication, written and verbal skills • Strong work ethic • Attention to detai • Knowledge of most computer graphic software PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Leapfrog, Emeryville, California 2000 to 2006 Graphic Designer Responsible for designing and managing production for content driven, interactive educational books and toys with award winning innovative technologies. Collaborated with marketing and executive directors and producers to develop the visual design vision and creative standards for specific lines and books. Collaborated together with brand managers and producers to define clear objectives for project teams for conceptual development, visual design, illustration for specific lines and books. Continued to work closely with both of the above to define clear objectives for cover and internal marketing pages. Researched, negotiated with and art directed work of illustrators, photographers and external design vendors to build titles that match conceptual direction. Participated in market research and competition analysis. Researched illustration style appropriate for grade level and vision of series lines. Freelance, San Francisco 1998 to 2000 Graphic Design and Production Designed and produced packaging and business materials. Clients included: Development Studies Center; Oakland Chamber of Commerce; Oddzon/Hasbro; Playalong Toys; Wild Planet, Zoob/Primordial. Galoob Toys, South San Francisco 1995 to 1998 Graphic design and Production Designed and coordinated package design and production for multiple toy lines. Supervised large projects and creative team from conception to completion. Successfully coordinated and met required art release dates and production schedules. Managed vendors and freelancers in the U.S. and in Hong Kong. Gained expertise in meeting licensor needs and in navigating large projects. EDUCATION San Francisco State University Multimedia Studies Program, currently attending, 2007 CE Classes in FLASH, XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver Bachelor of Fine Arts, S.U.N.Y. Purchase, New York, 1993 Internship at The Guggenheim Museum School Of Visual Arts, New York City, 1989 to 1991 Continuing Education: Graphics, Painting, Photography