Ben Cohen Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

As the graphic designer at Krink, I execute creative assets across a range of media, including:• Creating tech packs and overseeing production for new products, including art materials, accessories, and apparel • Managing assets and communication for all brand collaborations• Managing freelance photographers in photoshoot production• Retouching product and lifestyle photos• Performing design and maintenance for a high-volume e-commerce site• Managing and creating assets for social media• Laying out print collateral for ad campaigns, special events, and in-store displays• Assisting artist and Krink owner Craig Costello with photo retouching and asset creation for international shows and exhibitions

Greater New York City Area

• Designed graphics and patterns for garments• Assembled core and specialized strategy decks• Drafted creative project proposals• Performed design and maintenance for Nicopanda's e-commerce site• Retouched digital images• Created promotional and conversational graphics and animations for social media• Laid out print collateral for ad campaigns, special events, and window/in-store displays

Worldwide

//As the managing director at Bens_Warehouse, I am personally responsible for the brand's content output, both aesthetic and conceptual. This includes overseeing a great variety of projects, from casting rare jewelry to programming virtual reality environments//

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted the marketing team with conceptualization of AWAL's "I Am My Own Label" Campaign• Created promotional assets and social media content for Kobalt and AWAL• Developed assets and strategies for events and music festivals including SXSW, The Great Escape, and Northside• Ran data analysis to help implement marketing strategies

Saratoga Springs, Ny

• Taught design class• Mentored 50+ students in design programs• Critiqued work

Northampton, Ma

• Redesigned full in-store signage system• Provided excellent customer service• Created in-store displays

Greater New York City Area

• Developed design materials such as interactive digital ad mockups and storyboards to pitch the company's capabilities to 25 potential clients• Created infographic design layouts for internal distribution within the company

Saratoga Springs, Ny

• Integrated branding and strategic planning • Created posters, flyers, coupons & promo designs• Coordinated social media output• Photographed in-store displays and merchandise

Saratoga Springs, Ny

• Sold artwork• Installed new exhibits• Performed all front desk clerk duties (answering phone calls, speaking with patrons, taking notes, etc.)• Helped to organize shows

Saratoga Springs, Ny

• Edited and printed thousands of photos and assisted head photographer in client presentations• Assisted head photographer on professional shoots (detail shots, lighting, organization)• Worked on 15 full-scale photography projects

Northampton, Ma

• Organized and promoted products using custom displays• Ensured the smooth operation of inventory, including labeling and receiving new products using Lightspeed• Provided excellent customer service

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Fine And Studio Arts, Graduate

Activities and Societies: WSPN Radio DJ, Design Club, Pro Arts, Logrolling ClubAt Skidmore, I tailored my education to support practical.

Study Abroad, Communication And Data Science

Studied graphic design, Dutch art history, and data science in Amsterdam

Study Abroad, Digital And Studio Art

Studied marble sculpture, european art history, graphic design, videography, and web design in Florence, Italy

Education record

Activities and Societies: Chess Club, Honors Art, National Honors Society, Cofounder of Hiking ClubGraduated with Honors