Creative Artists design advertising and publication materials for local and regional distribution, and demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.). Artists complete assignments through individual and collaborative efforts while adhering to stringent deadlines and design standards.Designed page layouts for weekly newspapers. Produced special publications, from cover design to layout and typography.Delivered print-ready pages to press using Adobe Acrobat Professional, verifying color separation, text and imagery formatting, and final approved advertisements placed on the page. Created original images or sourced stock imagery. Maintained organized archive of images, photos, or previous work files. Using a digital camera, photographed places or items for use in design compositions. Later, enhanced and/or retouched images if required.Reviewed, verified, and approved page layouts, ensuring correct punctuation, grammar, capitalization, spelling, and suggested improvements as needed. Cultivated and maintained successful working relationships with coworkers and clients, by phone, email, or in-person communications.

The Art Director was part of the editorial staff of the Olympian of Olympic College and was responsible for the visual aspects of the newspaper, and supervising reporters, photographers, and other artists.Coordinated with reporters and photographers to collect required imagery needed for articles.Using a digital SLR camera, photographed school-related sports, events, and activities, as well as individuals for publication. Retouched and enhanced photographs for use, while adhering to legal and ethical standards for journalism. Reviewed, edited, and approved imagery submitted by staff for use in the newspaper.Trained and mentored in-coming staff on proper use of equipment, as well as proper composition and imagery standards.Wrote news articles and columns for publication. Cultivated and maintained professional communication with administrators and staff of Olympic College, through e-mail, phone and in-person. Designed Olympian of Olympic College logo, used from 2010 until 2016.

The graphic designer is responsible for design and production of printed sales materials (catalogs, flyers, etc.) for use distribution to customers and sales staff around the country.Created catalogs, flyers, handouts and other advertising products using Adobe Creative Suite products (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator).Communicated with product and sales leads to determine products to be included in publications, as well as obtaining product descriptions and pricing breakdowns.Using digital cameras and lighting equipment, photographed products of various sizes.Created original imagery or sourced images from vendors for use in print and online.Retouching/editing photographs for use in printed materials and online.Maintaining an organized filing system for all images and production files. Coordinated with other designers to optimize workflow and ensure projects completed on schedule.Operated in-house printer/copier equipment with finishing/binding peripherals to produce sales materials. Coordinated with outside printers for large-run catalog printing and binding, as well as bulk-mailing.

Multimedia illustrators are primarily responsible for producing visual in and documents, producing graphic artwork that is used in printed publications, signs, charts, posters, and video productions.Created computer-based still and motion graphics formatted for television.Operated professional video equipment in-studio and on locationAssembled studio sets and select and arrange cameras, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.Operated multi-channel audio board during live events and in-studio production.Observed sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.Cataloged and store video footage according to set guidelines. Copied DVDs and video cassettes of finished productions for distribution or archiving.Created unit training media, event advertisements, and awards/certificates.Assisted the video documentation of events including the Army Birthday Ball, Pentagon 9-11 Memorial Ceremony of 2002, and more.