Skills

+ In-depth knowledge of typography;
+ Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite;
+ Ability to research and work conceptually;
+ Profound understanding of industry requirements;
+ Strong organizational skills;
+ Ability to handle multiple projects;
+ Ability to solve problems visually.


Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer / 2005 – present

Nutter Media (New York, NY) / 2011 – present
Leading the effort in all aspects of development process for the extensive clientele of the Manhattan based media consulting business specializing in PR, concept development and branding.
Responsibilities include design and implementation of brands, visual identities, marks, products, packaging and websites, designing covers and creating layout for books, catalogues and brochures; systematic research; communicating with clients, printing facilities and implementation teams.

Udachi Studio (New York, NY) / 2006 – 2009
Participated in production design process for independent film companies: drafting storyboards, creating titles and graphics for films, videos and commercials, designing and updating company's website.

Medical Office Magazine (Brooklyn, NY) / 2007 – 2008
Designed and produced content layout, ads and supplemental collateral for an industry periodical.


Production Designer for Film and Theater (New York, NY) / 2003 – 2010

Responsibilities included overseeing production processes as well as visual presentation for indie film and theater companies; working closely with producers, director and director of photography to achieve the ultimate translation of scripts “from the page to the stage”; providing extensive research, creative eye, drafting and building skills; hiring and supervising craft assistants; coordinating all aspects of the building process in order to meet scheduling and budget demands of film and theater industry - all in pursuit of visual excitement.


Animation Laboratory Assistant (San Francisco, CA) / 2000-2002

Academy of Art University (San Francisco, CA) / 2000-2002
Rapidly promoted through positions of responsibility for Computer Animation Laboratory of the Academy of Art University. Provided technical, administrative and educational support for teaching staff, students and other laboratory associates. Participated in all levels of maintenance, including network support, hardware and software installation, system updates and troubleshooting. Assisted teaching staff with resolving technical issues, mentored students on project and software best practices. Participated in creation of the official Computer Animation Department website by designing and building sitemaps, creating content and facilitating communication between project team and department’s management and administration.

Education

School of Visual Arts (New York, NY)
BFA in Graphic Design
(under the guidance of Ivan Chermayeff, Tom Geismar, Sagi Haviv, Paula Scher and Carin Goldberg)

Academy of Art College (San Francisco, CA)
Computer Animation and Graphic Design

All references, printed portfolio, additional materials and information are available upon request