graphic designer Resume
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Emeryville, California
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
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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
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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
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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,
CE Classes in FLASH, XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver
Bachelor of Fine Arts, S.U.N.Y. Purchase, New York,
Internship at The Guggenheim Museum
School Of Visual Arts, New York City, to
Continuing Education: Graphics, Painting, Photography
