Independent Branding, Design, And Illustration
Current
D.J. Coffman
Experienced in providing engaging and creative art, branding, and design services through contract work on various projects across different markets and skills. Specializes in illustration, character design, pre-press layout, and comic book art. Strong background in children's book illustration and design, as well as experience in promotional and advertising materials. Proficient in web design and social media management.Professional Experience:✶ Illustrator and Designer for "Despite the Height", a full-color illustrated book for young readers about Ivory Latta, one of the smallest women to play for the WNBA✶ Illustrator and Designer for "Go! Discover Westmoreland", a children's book about the history of Southwestern Pennsylvania✶ Illustrator for Pittsburgh City Paper's "Our Epic Bar Crawl" (Winner of the 2017 Golden Quill Award for Lifestyle, Nondaily Newspapers) and The Pittsburgh Current (Cover illustration, interior spot illustration, and weekly comic strip)✶ Webmaster and Social Media Consultant for Flobots, maintaining the band's social media network and website design, creating augmented reality games discussed in the band's TEDx talk✶ Logo Designer for View Askew Productions for promotional items related to the movie Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back✶ Creator of the comic strip "The Bigfoot and Tiki Show" for Hohner Lanikai as a promotional asset of the Lanikai Ukulele brand✶ Museum Exhibit Designer for West Overton Village and Museums.✶ Character Designer, Storyboarder, and Tradeshow Print Material Designer for the comic "Softball" for Chris and Bobby Crosby (Keenspot/Marry Me)✶ Ad Designer and Promotional Comic Creator for Webtoon's North American market launch✶ Spot Illustration for HBO's True Blood television series✶ Concept and Design Developer for tradeshow booths featured at Consumer Electronics Expo (CEX) for The Idea Integration Co.✶ Logo Designer for Three Rivers Comicon.