Graphic Designer
Created and collaborated with photographer Deborah Anderson to create original pattern designs for retail products for Andrew Martin stores world wide.
General info
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/WEB/MULTIMEDIA/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Media Creator and Storyboard Artist/ Illustrator who conceptualizes and produces online, TV and print designs. Clients include: Pfizer, Goodrich, HBO, Grey Worldwide, NBC, Saatchi & Saatchi, Pepsico, PBS, MTV, Saks Fifth Ave, BAE and Warner Brothers. Los Angeles based designer using broad skill set that facilitates any project requirements.
Experience
Senior Graphic Designer/ Multimedia
LRN
• Designed and created original graphics based on eBay style guides and produced Interactive Code of Conduct PDF for eBay.
• Conceptualized, designed, and produced graphics and multimedia for web-based educational solutions for Fortune 500 clients,
ultimately resulting in 100% company and client satisfaction.
• Collaborated with instructional designers, writers, editors, translators, content publishers, project managers, and subject-matter experts
to deliver top quality products on time.
• Responsible for video editing, graphics, audio and any color issues or adjustments of raw footage. Eliminated need to outsource work, saving company valuable time and assets in the process.
• Designed and produced custom course manuals, clarifying the LRN production process for clients to ease confusion and simplify the collaboration process. Resulted in customer satisfaction. Documented LRN processes for new employees.
• Produced new products, e.g., LRN TV, a new web-based concept to help raise the company’s online profile.
• Designed both online and hard-copy creative services projects according to clients’ branding specifications and design guidelines. Projects included code of conduct design and experiential learning products.
• Designed LRN’s Intranet home page; collaborated with the IT department head and office of the CEO.
• Transitioned and absorbed workload of former senior designer, while maintaining the highest standards for graphics and on-time video
delivery for courses without interruption in production.
• Drove the transition of content development to Mumbai-based design team, resulting in reduced costs. Supervised Mumbai designers.
• Led digital asset management project to increase efficient use of content assets for London, India, and Los Angeles offices.
• Lead an intra-company green initiative, including branding and design of program collateral for display in all company offices.
Created design standards, including logo design. Increased awareness of environmentally responsible workplace practices.
• Conceptualized, designed, and produced graphics and multimedia for web-based educational solutions for Fortune 500 clients,
ultimately resulting in 100% company and client satisfaction.
• Collaborated with instructional designers, writers, editors, translators, content publishers, project managers, and subject-matter experts
to deliver top quality products on time.
• Responsible for video editing, graphics, audio and any color issues or adjustments of raw footage. Eliminated need to outsource work, saving company valuable time and assets in the process.
• Designed and produced custom course manuals, clarifying the LRN production process for clients to ease confusion and simplify the collaboration process. Resulted in customer satisfaction. Documented LRN processes for new employees.
• Produced new products, e.g., LRN TV, a new web-based concept to help raise the company’s online profile.
• Designed both online and hard-copy creative services projects according to clients’ branding specifications and design guidelines. Projects included code of conduct design and experiential learning products.
• Designed LRN’s Intranet home page; collaborated with the IT department head and office of the CEO.
• Transitioned and absorbed workload of former senior designer, while maintaining the highest standards for graphics and on-time video
delivery for courses without interruption in production.
• Drove the transition of content development to Mumbai-based design team, resulting in reduced costs. Supervised Mumbai designers.
• Led digital asset management project to increase efficient use of content assets for London, India, and Los Angeles offices.
• Lead an intra-company green initiative, including branding and design of program collateral for display in all company offices.
Created design standards, including logo design. Increased awareness of environmentally responsible workplace practices.
Graphic Designer
NICO NETWORK
Created client presentation deck: Namco,Virgin, 20th C. Fox, Bentley, Vespa, Microsoft.
Freelance Graphic Designer
NEURON SYNDICATE, INC.
Created original theatrical one-sheets and designed DVD and booklet layouts for Warner Brothers.
Freelance Graphic Designer
FORM
Production graphic designer for SunCom TV commercial—created storefront graphics on Universal backlot and motion graphic sequence for hero shot.
Storyboard Designer/Multimedia Production
Created Storyboard designs for HBO, FOX, PBS, Washington Post, GroupHealth, Bellevue Art Museum, Procter & Gamble and AT&T.
AfterEffects production on mobile phone TV campaign. Improved archiving system to decrease search time and improve productivity while securing storage of vital files. Facilitated problem-solving of computer systems for producers and office personnel, increasing efficiency by eliminating wait time. Created and designed web pages and logos for company website and PowerPoint presentations, enhancing company’s profile.
AfterEffects production on mobile phone TV campaign. Improved archiving system to decrease search time and improve productivity while securing storage of vital files. Facilitated problem-solving of computer systems for producers and office personnel, increasing efficiency by eliminating wait time. Created and designed web pages and logos for company website and PowerPoint presentations, enhancing company’s profile.
Skills
Skills
• ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE CS5: PHOTOSHOP/ILLUSTRATOR/INDESIGN/FLASH/DREAMWEAVER/FIREWORKS
• MS OFFICE: POWERPOINT/ENTOURAGE
• EXTENSIS PORTFOLIO
• KEYNOTE
• CANTO CUMULUS
• AFTEREFFECTS
• FINAL CUT PRO
• QUICK TIME PRO
• SORENSON SQUEEZE
• MS OFFICE: POWERPOINT/ENTOURAGE
• EXTENSIS PORTFOLIO
• KEYNOTE
• CANTO CUMULUS
• AFTEREFFECTS
• FINAL CUT PRO
• QUICK TIME PRO
• SORENSON SQUEEZE