Web Production Designer : Motorola Multimedia Design Group : Alameda, Ca : 05.09 - 08.09
Design and layout custom microsite templates for various clients using Photoshop and Motorola’s proprietary WYSIWYG application. Select images from stock library, create and slice layout, optimize images for web use. Learn proprietary software application and company’s production process. Follow company design standards and guidelines to create sites in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Achievements:
•Establish each microsite’s look and feel by creating original templates utilizing client design specs, color theory, typography, stock images and graphic design sense.
•Design and build an average of 3-4 complete sites per shift.
Principal + Designer : Frogg Creative : San Francisco Bay Area, Nationwide : 10.08 - 11.09
Operate a freelance design studio serving the non-profit, advocacy and small business industries. Establish relationships with non-profits and small businesses nationally and internationally offering fresh, compelling graphic and web design solutions. Provide design expertise and consultation, work as a liaison between clients and vendors, maintain open, thorough and positive lines of communication.
Key Achievements:
•Successfully created numerous print pieces for International non-profit organizations for use in United Nations meetings.
•Increased client satisfaction by prompt product deliveries and exceeding design expectations.
•Successfully created W3C compliant/SEO friendly client web sites utilizing clean XHTML and CSS coding.
Principal + Illustrator : R. Taylor Tucek : Nationwide : 10.05 - Present
Establish and maintain client relationships with entrepreneurs, small businesses, marketing and advertising agencies and publishers nationwide. Deliver custom creative projects including but not limited to: illustration, book illustration, character design, conceptual design and toy design.
Key Achievements:
•Successfully created product concepts, model sheets and mechanicals for emerging and established toy brands with toy industry giants to include: Spin Master, Playmates, Ambassador Toys, Tomorrow Inc.
•Created colorful illustrations for use in local advertising campaigns.
Graphic Textile/CAD Designer : Mountain High Hosiery, Ltd : San Diego, Ca : 07.05 - 08.06
In-house conceptualization, design and development of graphics, prints and patterns for licensed apparel products. Demonstration of understanding textile/fabric design verbiage and functionality. Work in a collaborative environment with Senior Merchandisers on several product lines/projects for numerous seasons consecutively. Routine interaction with Creative Director, Senior Merchandisers and Designers for product concepts, presentations and progress meetings.
Key Achievements:
•Responsible for the design of men’s dress/casual hosiery which gained The Walking Company as a new client account.
•Played a key role in designing and developing textile designs, product line lists and sales promotional tools for major brands such as Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstroms and Espirit.