Summary
Art Director with focus in fashion, editorial, and advertising design. Articulate, strong interpersonal skills and able to generate excellent concepts.
Education
Pratt Institute
BFA Communications Design, Major: Illustration
Dean’s and President’s List student
Presidential Scholarship and Pratt Grant recipient
Work Experience
FREEZE September 2010- Present
- Mens Art Director -
Art Director of licensed and generic mens apparel. Involved in daily collaboration with sales staff (and clients) to conceptualize artwork for clients. In charge of delegating graphics to designers and coordinating the presentations. Also responsbile for prepping artwork for production and having direct contact with screen printers.
FREEZE March 2006 - September 2010
- Graphic Artist -
Designer for Mens/Boys department of clothing line. Responsible for conceptualizing and creating graphics with licensed style guides (Marvel, Nickelodeon, Rock Bands). Also in charge of conceptualizing, delegating, and executing generic graphics for boys apparel.
IN NEW YORK MAGAZINE August 2005 - March 2006
- Production Designer -
Responsible for trafficking 200+ advertisements and designing ads for monthly publication. Personal direct contact for clients regarding their advertisement. Worked directly with Creative Director, Production Manager, and Publisher in designing maquette. Composed final pages for pre-press house. Integral role in assisting company with software upgrades.
KENNETH COLE PRODUCTIONS May 2005 - September 2005
- Illustrator -
Created point-of-purchase displays for design department. Assisted production manager for Reaction release.
WINE AND SPIRITS MAGAZINE March 2004 - May 2005
- Production/Graphic Designer -
Designed magazine spreads and created pages for print. Also shot, retouched, and edited photography with Photoshop. Assisted art director with archiving work.
Skills
Adobe Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5: highly proficient
Dreamweaver CS5: currently learning.
Excellent communicator and mentor to younger designers.
Digital illustration. Strong hand drawing skills.
Reliable, clear communicator, able to work efficiently, independently,
and
on a team.
Alumni member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and officer of several chairs (social, recreation, and housing). Organized social events as well as maintained upkeep of living quarters.