Design Project

Christopher Weigand

*********@*****.*** *** Truman Blvd. Oakland, NJ 07436

www.chrisweigand.com H: 201-***-**** C: 201-***-****

Summary Innovative multidisciplinary designer with more than 15 years in the graphic design

industry. Creative problem solver with design, layout, and computer illustration

skills, and a proven record of on-time and on-budget projects.

Detail oriented with creative, editorial, marketing and client relations’ experience.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Skills

(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat),

Online

QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Portfolio

Knowledge of Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML and CSS.

Understanding of UI/UX practices and Wireframing.

Pearson Education 10/01-6/13

Experience

Professional & Career/Health Science division

ART DIRECTOR

Responsible for interior and cover designs for higher education and college level

educational materials and online, mobile and print products.

Commission and oversee the design of various book or product elements from

freelance vendors from presentation stage through final pre-press: e.g., interior

design, cover design, multimedia package design.

Create, design and/or modify 4-color book covers, interiors, graphic art pieces and

computer illustrations needed.

Create web icons and basic web pages.

Work closely with project team including Production Editor, Buyer, Editor, and

Marketing Manager to create engaging and functional print and digital programs.

Research and secure photos and permissions for covers, interior design elements

and work-for-hire agreements as needed.

Discuss and resolve design and electronic production problems with editors, mar-

keting, manufacturing and outside vendors.

Monitor delivery dates for all assignments, ensuring general schedule needs of

the project are met.

Establish initial budget and monitor costs, including alterations throughout the

course of the project.

Evaluate expertise, costing structure and prior performance of outside vendors to

ensure a good match between project’s need and vendor’s ability.

Thomson Healthcare 1/00-7/01

Medical Economics Magazine

ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR

Conceived, directed, designed, and produced feature stories from concept to fin-

ished piece for award-winning bi-weekly publication.

Managed and directed designers as well as freelancers on specialty editions and

projects to maintain look and feel of magazine.

Worked closely with art staff and editors on visual packaging of Special Edition

issues and individual articles.

Maintained quality control and increased efficiency in the production of the spe-

cialty editions.

Worked directly with the Senior Art Director, editorial, copy, and production depart-

ments to achieve all art, copy, and production deadlines.

Conceived, produced, and directed photo shoots in-house and on location.

Contributed computer illustrations, artwork and photography to enhance the read-

ability of the magazine.

Pencil Point Studio/Press 4/96-12/99

DESIGNER

Designed and produced various graphic design pieces including catalogs, text-

books, brochures, flyers, direct mail pieces, and ads for fast-paced design studio.

Clients included: Scholastic Inc.; Phoenix Learning Resources; Grolier Publishing

Company; Sharp Electronics Corporation.

Oversaw all phases of production and prepress.

Had direct contact with clients, outside suppliers, and service bureaus.

Hired and coordinated photographers and illustrators.

Supervised and trained Design Assistants as well as student interns.

New Jersey Monthly Magazine 3/95-4/96

ART ASSISTANT

Responsible for the layout and design of the various departments.

Scanned, retouched, and manipulated slides and photographs for black & white

and 4 color reproduction.

Assisted in paste-up and production.

Provided art and illustrations as needed.

Outstanding Product Team Award Emergency Care 10th Edition

Awards

BFA Graphic Design

Education

William Paterson University, Wayne NJ

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