A design / design director position where I can bring my imagination, design background andproduction skills to create premium quality content in the advertising / entertainment / marketing arena.
SUMMARY
10 years hands-on experience in various aspects of print production and design. Fluent in a wide variety of software applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Indesign, Multi-Ad Creator and capable with many other applications and utilities. Full knowledge of CMYK and various print production techniques.
An eye for detail and strong sense of action & visual narrative as well as an innate insight into the subtleties of composition and atmosphere
Reliable and proven ability to work under fast-paced, tight deadline conditions with or without a team. Ability to outmaneuver problems with creative solutions.
Totally dedicated to continual quest to produce the highest quality work possible within expected time-frame.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Graphic Design, Print Production & PhotogrpahyExperienced in wide variety of skills in the commercial production of client oriented printed materials. Sole responsibility on accounts for diverse clients including N.Z. Bloodstock, Colley Ford and Claremont Automotive as well as developing the majority of new advertising for the 'New Zealand Truth' tabloid.Client Specific Animation & Web DesignPlanning and production under deadline of both still and animated 3D media for Minolta, BFM, Anne Geddes and other clients. Design and creation of website for Big Heart Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping abused women.T.V.
and Film ProductionFamiliarity with all aspects of traditional motion-picture production and experience in Television pre and post production. Designed, directed & edited music videos for band Alfalfameo. Worked as camera operator/editor for Mainland T.V.Technical KnowledgeFamiliarity with problem solving and upgrading / installing computer hardware and resolving software issues.
Also able to dismantle and repair an Audi with an 8mm socket wrench and a screwdriver!
2004 - 2006 Senior Graphic Designer
(Newspaper Advertising N.Z.)
FAIRFAX MEDIA SUNDAYS:
55 New North Road, Auckland. PH: 64-9-302-1300.
Responsible for designing and building newspaper and magazine advertising for numerous, diverse clients & publications. Part of three person self-managed team with wide ranging responsibilities.
2002 - 2004 Senior Graphic Designer
(Newspaper Advertising U.S.)
LOS ANGELES TIMES:
20000 Prairie St. Chatsworth, CA, 91311.
PH: 818-772-3749.
Responsible for designing and building newspaper and magazine advertising for numerous, diverse clients.Part of three person self-managed team with wide ranging responsibilities.
1999-2002: Visual Artist & Certified Production Artist
(Newspaper Advertising U.S.)
VERTIS INC:
15350 Sherman Way #340, Van Nuys, CA, 91406.
PH: 818-780-4700.
Responsible for developing advertising on technically challenging client work on daily basis.Part of quick turn-a-round, accuracy monitored production pipeline with daily deadline.
1999: Freelance: Graphic & Web Design and DTP.
(U.S)
Developed web-sites & print media for clients. Set up and coordinated print production for clients.
1999: Freelance: Graphic Design / Animation and DTP.
(N.Z.)
Designed animation and 3D print work for clients.Utilized my layout skills to assist in production of major N.Z. sports magazine.
1997-99: 3D Animator / Graphic Designer / Desktop Publishing
(N.Z.)
IMAGE CENTRE:
PH: 64-9-360-5701
Led a small team of artists in production of major interactive presentation.Set up 3D design & animation facilities for company. Worked directly with select clientsPrint production and professional printing at in house facilities.
1996: Freelance: Graphic Designer / CG Animation
(N.Z)
Produced a variety of graphic work for local clients.
1995: Graphic Designer / Desktop Publishing
(N.Z)
PRINT MATTERS
Worked directly with clients to produce quality advertsing.
1995: Director / Editor
(N.Z.).
Of two music videos for local all-girl band Alfalfameo
Work Experience
(N.Z)
COMMUNICADO.
Worked editing local T.V. magazine program on non-linear editor.
1995: CERTIFICATE:
Television & Video Production
(UNITEC, Auckland, N.Z.)
1993: CERTIFICATE:
Television & Video Production
(Nelson Polytechnic, N.Z.)
1992: CERTIFICATE:
National Studies in Art & Design
(Nelson Polytechnic, N.Z.)
1991: 7th FORM CERTIFICATE
Graduated 7th Form from Nelson Boys High School.