Joseph Olson Email & Phone Number

Roseville, Mn

Lead Graphic Designer for first-class game lines including Marvel Champions, Arkham Horror LCGGraphic Design Coordinator for freelance talent for Android Netrunner, Legend of the Five Rings, Keyforge, Lord of the Rings LCGAssisted other lead graphic designers for Star Wars Unlimited, Descent Legends of the DarkSupport for the graphic design team by sourcing freelance talent within and outside their current network. Helping to create a more robust and flexible graphic design team.Scouting new talent, reviewing portfolios, and networking with freelance graphic designers and artists to create print-ready assets for board, card, and roleplaying games. Working alongside game producers and developers to ensure established deadlines complete projects and adhere to a given project’s vision and budgetary constraints. Creating and updating instructional documentation for designers and artists.Proofing and correcting submitted artwork and designs. Providing feedback, guidance, and instruction.Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project deadlines. Submit freelance design work for approval and implement changes based on feedback from creative leads.

St. Louis Park, Mn

Theatrical / Destination and 3D Visualization:• Set design and construction for church, schools, festivals, and independent film productions • Destination design team lead for religious services, special events, fund-raisers, incl. theme coordination, lighting and sound design, entertainment and general atmosphere preparation• Props and set dressing for independent film productions • Plaques, trophies, and commemorative awards • Design consultation for recognition displays • Board game conception and prototypingIA/UX and Digital Design:• Customer tracking / scheduling queue • Touchscreen board game conception • Proprietary online showcase system • iOS / Android puzzle game• Websites & supplemental: -- Computer components re-seller -- Machining and Manufacturing -- Hospice relocation help -- Motorcycle retail shop -- Catholic community -- App developerPrint Design:• Branding and Logo Design • Promotional posters • Product conception • Donor recognition• Photo Retouching • Product displays • Package design • Catalog layout• Large Format • Way-finding • Direct mail • Production• Signage

Minneapolis, Mn

Main responsibilities involved interpretation of diagrams and ideas from clients to be realized as 3D models and graphics for production as art installations. Collaboration with clients and lead designer on creation and implementation of various outdoor and indoor large scale art installations. • Award winning “Wall of Discovery” at the University of Minnesota -- 2007 SEGD Honor Award -- AIA Minnesota Honor Award -- Featured case study in “The Information Design Handbook” by Jenn and Ken Visocky O'Grady • Large scale photographic mosaics and hanging mobiles for the Leonard Center at Macalester College • Photographic sound control design for athletic testing facility University of St. Catherine • Winston and Maxine Wallin Medical Biosciences Building donor recognition U of M • Etched Glass commemorative display at William Mitchell College of Law • University Foundation Presidents Club donor recognition display U of M • Commemorative mural collage at the University of St. Catherine • Anderson Athletic Complex Hall of Fame at U of St. Thomas • Outdoor Alumni Wall of Honor Re.design at the U of M • Alumni commemorative mural at the U of M • Gate Signs at the University of St. CatherineDigital Design; Websites and Supplemental: • Midwest Group One: Custom industrial machinery • Mendell Machine: Precision medical machining • Miratec Systems: Wholesale graphics printing • The Bureau: Pre-press and printing company • Casa Sirena: Destination bed and breakfast • Noltec: Pneumatic material conveying • LA ink: Public art design studio • U of M: Virtual tour concept • Wicklund: Fabric printing

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Sculpture

• Specific focus in Installation Art, Exhibited Photographic and Electronic Imagery, sculptural and installation artwork in both juried.

Fine Arts / Theater Arts

Activities and Societies: National Art Honors Society, Theater