Art Director/Graphic Designer

Nicolas Gracey

***** ******* ***** • Alpharetta • GA • 30009

706-***-**** • **************@*******.***

www.greenlampstudio.com/casestudies.htm

Education

1999–2001

Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia

Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts/Design

1997–1998

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú

Studies in Fine Arts

1995–1996

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México City, México

Advance Studies in Fine Art

1992–1994

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú

Studies in Pre-Industrial Design and Fine Arts

Professional Experience

2003–Present

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Georgia

Graphic Services Coordinator

• Create and lead design projects from concept through completion • Manage in-house graphic design area (act as a Creative Director, Art Director, Webpage Designer and Graphic Designer) • Envision concepts and ideas for design projects • Create and manage web site applications and graphics • Create designs for billboards, brochures, ads, banners, fly-cards and other print or internet publications • Communicate effectively to maintain an understanding between upper management, client, and outsourced third parties • Translate client and marketing ideas into innovative cohesive artistic designs

2001–2003

Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia

Senior Graphic Designer

• Create designs for billboards, book covers, brochures, catalogs, logos, web sites and other print or internet publications • Designed and produced an ADDY winning commercial • Collaborate with multiple campus departments to meet their design needs, standards, and deadlines

1997–1999

Codaste Anonymous Society, Lima, Perú

Owner/Graphic Manager

• Project manager • Conduct initial consultations and pitch design proposals • Create designs for logos, direct mail, brochures and other advertising artwork • Create advertising and marketing materials for sponsored events • Maintain an understanding of client needs in order to communicate project details with employees and outsourced third parties

1994–1995

Construcciones Pirámide, Lima, Perú

Graphic and Interior Designer Adviser

• Manage the creative team for interior, graphic, and lighting design projects • Design logos and advertising products • Sketch furniture, lighting and decorative elements for interior design

Skills

Creative & Art Direction

• Conduct initial client consultations • Pitch creative concepts to client and discuss the best approach to meet their needs • Manage all graphic and art projects from concept to completion • Design, manage and communicate workflows • Act as link between all parties involved in a project • Receive, manage and delegate project materials • Supervise design team and direct the creative process • Maintain schedules of multiple projects to ensure completion of final products within a specified timeline • Edit and review designs • Present final product to upper management and client • Layout and categorize files to make them print shop ready

Graphic Design / Fine Art

• Create and draw from concept logos, characters, and concept art • Design and develop web sites • Create innovative new designs and refurbish old designs • Commissioned artist: including photo retouching and manipulation, illustrations, book covers and banners

Client Service

• Handle client needs from start to finish • Professional attitude and manner • Maintain client connection and provide client(s) with solid solution and emphasize the company-customer relationship & services • Work in a fast paced setting with short deadlines

Technical Skills

• Photoshop • Illustrator • QuarkXPress • Painter • InDesign • Dreamweaver • Fireworks • Flash • After effects • Particle Illusion • Light Wave • Adobe Acrobat • Microsoft Office • PC • MacIntosh OS

Language Skills

• Fluent in both English & Spanish

Traditional Arts

• Fine Arts • Photography • Illustrations

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