Aaron Gould Email & Phone Number

Buckeye, Az, Us

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Freelance Graphic Designer for digital media, print, photography and web.

Tempe, Arizona

Currently oversee a team of one full-time employee and six part-time student graphic designersManage project queue for design team utilizing project management systems including Asana, Trello and WrikeDesign booklets, brochures, outdoor signage, banners, posters, flyers, postcards, direct mailers, email and social media graphics, PowerPoint presentations and digital displays using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.Photograph various on campus events and features for ASU Student Life articles including action shots, profiles and professional portraits in both outdoor and indoor studio environments using digital SLR and mirrorless cameras. Edit and color correct photographs to be used in marketing materials for print, web and ASU Student Life articles using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.Provide guidance on university brand and design standards to stakeholders and for on boarding of new team members throughout the department.Review project overviews, time lines, objectives with stakeholders for design project requests.Gather print quotes from external vendors for print production of design team projects.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Design editorial layouts/ads for print publication (75,000+) utilizing Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and IllustratorEdit and color correct photographs and design layouts prior to press checks for four-color print publicationExport print publication into electronic magazine file format for online digital viewingWeb banners designed and updated for Jetset Magazine’s website and client distributionCollaborate with clients on ad designs and layouts meeting all deadlines from conception to final approvalPhotographed the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, Scottsdale, Arizona used in editorial design layoutDesign proposal/sales materials for prospective advertising partners (ex. Bentley Motors and Piaget Jewelry)

Mesa, Arizona

Designed artwork from creative concept to final production including: posters, flyers, banners, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, academic planners and outdoor signage. Successful collaboration with university departments requiring marketing collateral. Acquired bids from outside vendors for production of print projects. Website designed, updated, and edited for the ASU Polytechnic Student Union. Reviewed press checks for print production of design layouts. Key Achievements:• Produce Apple iMovie for campus concert “Authority Zero,” highlighting university academic departments and promoting sponsors.

Mesa, Arizona

Designed artwork for marketing campaigns including PowerPoint presentations, posters, flyers, banners, brochures, newsletters, academic planners and outdoor signage from creative conception to final production Digital proofs approved confirming adherence to the university’s branding standards and qualitySuccessfully collaborated with university departments requiring project specific marketing collateral from conception to final production.Website designed, updated, and edited for the ASU Polytechnic Student Union using DrupalEdited and color corrected photographs and design layouts prior to press checks for print and web marketing collateralDesigned artwork for large exterior banners at ASU Polytechnic Student UnionAcquired bids from outside vendors for production of print projects within a successful timeline

Bas, Graphics Information Technology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Suceess, Polytechnic Leadership Academy, Graphics.

Associate Of Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting And Design

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor's Society