Andy Scott

Freelance Designer/Art Director

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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The best thing anyone has ever taught me was to integrate my life experiences into my designs. I am passionate and driven, with a desire to elevate the work that I touch. If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be strong-minded. My greatest strength is my refusal to quit. My greatest weakness is that I am too hard on myself. My greatest fear is mediocrity. I believe that I can make an impact on your creative team. Let’s talk

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cargomatic Inc.

Senior Designer (Consultant)

• Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements

• Creating and directing user interface design, architecture and functionality according to usability best practices, standards compliant design, and cross browser compatibility, with understanding of analytics for web and mobile

• Stay current on industry trends

• Design and produce marketing communications (print and digital) pieces for a wide variety of project needs

November 2015 - Present California, United States

Clever Creative

Art Director (Contract)

• Present designs to clients for approval

• Determine how best to represent a concept visually across all client brands

• Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by staff members

• Work closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects.

• Provide detailed direction to designers.

• Managing projects and working within a budget

July 2015 - August 2015 California, United States

AdColony

UI/Visual Designer (Contract)

• Developed TigerText branding and stationary package, along with print and online promotional materials.

• Established brand standards that are currently still used.

• Created promotional materials including: eBooks, event schedules, case studies and miscellaneous internal marketing tools.

• Worked alongside the web designer to create additional web promotions and marketing materials.

September 2014 - June 2015 Los Angeles, California, United States TigerText

Brand Designer

• Worked with over ten accounts, including, but not limited to: Bob Evans Restaurants, IGS Energy, Ultimate Software, Channellock Tools and White Castle.

• Responsible for rebranding IGS Energy and corporate building graphics.

• Redesigned Bob Evans’ in-store merchandising and web components.

• Art directed photo shoots for new food items with Teri Studios in Cincinnati.

• Created an identity system for the RAMA (Retail Advertising and Marketing Association) Action Taker Series, hosted at the Columbus College of Art and Design.

• Developed SBC Advertising branding and stationary package, along with print and online promotional materials.

• Integral part in SBC’s efforts to bring in new business, in addition to elevating current brands.

November 2006 - March 2011 Santa Monica, California, United States Freelance

Freelance Designer

• Created templates for business and promotional materials.

• Designed and developed web user interfaces to support electronic marketing activities.

• Developed and established strategic relationships with print vendors, graphic designers and copywriters.

August 2005 - November 2006 Los Angeles, California, United States JibJab Media

Senior Graphic Designer

• Update and manage current brand standards and online promotional materials to boost awareness of brand and image.

• Lead designer on the Jibjab Jr. iPad application and user interface functions.

• Worked closely with animators and storybook artists on type executions and layout on iPad Kids books.

• Developed new look for OfficeMax 2011 ElfYourself online promotion and web materials.

• Redeveloped JibJab’s internal branding and stationary package, along with updating JibJab website design.

April 2011 - May 2014 Venice, California, United States SBC Advertising

Art Director

• Worked with over ten accounts, including, but not limited to: Bob Evans Restaurants, IGS Energy, Ultimate Software, Channellock Tools and White Castle.

• Responsible for rebranding IGS Energy and corporate building graphics.

• Redesigned Bob Evans’ in-store merchandising and web components.

• Art directed photo shoots for new food items with Teri Studios in Cincinnati.

• Created an identity system for the RAMA (Retail Advertising and Marketing Association) Action Taker Series, hosted at the Columbus College of Art and Design.

• Developed SBC Advertising branding and stationary package, along with print and online promotional materials.

• Integral part in SBC’s efforts to bring in new business, in addition to elevating current brands.

November 2006 - March 2011 Columbus, Ohio, United States Columbus Blue Jackets

Graphic Designer

• Worked on updating Blue Jackets season ticket design, online components and other promotional materials.

• Established brand standards that are still used currently.

• Developed Columbus Destroyers branding and sales materials, which were implemented throughout the next two playing seasons.

• Created promotional materials for Nationwide Arena, including: poster designs, event schedules and interior graphics.

August 2005 - November 2006 Columbus, Ohio, United States GSW Worldwide

Graphic Designer

• Rebranded the Alimta/Gemzar account, along with maintaining current brand standards for other clients.

• Assisted in developing a PUSH identity system alongside other studio creative. Lead and developed a Black History Month creative exercise that won a CSCA Best In Show Award.

July 2004 - August 2005 Westerville, Ohio, United States Apollo Pixel

Freelance Graphic Designer

• Worked alongside promising urban authors to create book cover designs. April 2004 - July 2004 Columbus, Ohio, United States EDUCATION

Columbus College Of Art And Design

Bachelors of Fine Arts

Bachelors of Fine Arts

Emphasis in Advertising and Graphic Design

May 2000 - May 2004 Columbus, Ohio, United States

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Brand Development, Branding, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Corporate Identity, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interactive Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Layout, Logo Design, Packaging, Print, Storyboarding, Typography, UI Design, User Interface Design, Visual Communication, Visual Design, Web Design COVER LETTER

To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Andy Scott, I'm a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, UI Designer and Art Director. I graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design in 2004 with a BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design.I recently worked at JibJab Media for three years as Senior Graphic Designer. I was responsible for managing current brand standards and online promotional materials to boost brand awareness. Strong design is an essential part of any successful brand, and it is something that I am very passionate about. I have experience developing brands from the ground up, as well as elevating well-established ones. With a strong focus on branding and retail, my experience spans a multitude of industries and target demographics. During my time at GSW Worldwide, I worked as a Graphic Designer developing notable pharmaceutical brands such as Alimta Gemzar. After that, I worked for the NHL on marketing the Columbus Blue Jackets. During my time at SBC Advertising, I was lead designer on IGS Energy, Bob Evans Restaurants, White Castle, Channellock Tools and Ultimate Software. I would love to meet with you in person and share my entire portfolio with you. I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Andy Scott

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