Design Quality Control

Michael J. Cincotta

*** ****** ***** *** ****, CA 95111

Phone: 408-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Portfolio: http://www.michaeljcincotta.com/graphic.html

SUMMARY:

Top notch graphic designer with 23 years of experience in multi-media and merchandise design.

Specializing in creating merchandise designs and logos for the entertainment, music and sports

industry. Exceptional communication skills with team members and subordinates. Accomplished at

translating the visions from the client into timely and sound design solutions. Seeking a company that

demands high-quality, dynamic design to further business goals and professional image.

EDUCATION:

Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from The Academy of Art in San Francisco.

Areas of emphasis included:

Illustration, Graphic Design, Advertising, Typography, Art History, and Photography.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Expertise: Software Tools:

Logo design Photoshop Flash

Corporate branding Illustrator 3D Max

Page layout design Corel Paint Wacom Tools

Traditional & digital design and Illustration Painter

Corporate web & UI design InDesign

Proficient in Windows and Macintosh OS Dreamweaver

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Graphic Sportswear, San Francisco, CA (2000 – Present)

Graphic Designer

Responsible for designing and producing original apparel art, incorporating both traditional and digital

tools. Coordinates with sales reps to insure timelines are met. Focuses on sports, hi-tech and rock and roll

merchandise. Interacts personally with clients, artists and freelancers to oversee product from start to

finish which includes quality control.

Clients Include:

Bravado Merchandise Harley-Davidson

GOOGLE Fox Racing

SF Bay to Breakers

San Francisco Giants

ZYNGA SW Airlines/Chinese New Year

Visionary Media Inc., Corte Madera, CA (1999 – 2000)

Visual Artist and 3D Designer

Worked with a small team of designers and programmers to create Nerf Arena Blast video game.

Responsibilities included designing and creating 3D environments and creating 2D components

and interface artwork for the game.

RESUME of Michael J. Cincotta (continue)

Stormfront Studios, San Rafael, CA (1995 – 1998)

Artist and 3D Designer

Responsible for creating 2D and 3D assets for video games as well as interface artwork. Created 3D

environments for racing games and baseball parks.

Projects included:

Nascar ‘98

Andretti Racing ‘99

Madden Football ‘96

Madden Football ‘97

Sony Signatures, San Francisco, CA (1992– 1995)

Graphic Designer

Responsibilities include apparel design and collateral concepts for fast paced merchandise company.

Worked with art directors and department heads to create promotional products to widen company

exposure and competition in the merchandise industry.

Clients included:

Barbara Streisand

Billy Joel

Columbia Pictures

Sony Pictures

Winterland Productions, San Francisco, CA (1989–1991)

Graphic Designer

Responsible for assisting creative directors and salespersons in providing traditional design and

production art for rock and roll and custom tailored merchandise.

included:

Levi Strauss

Princess Cruises

Madonna

New Kids on The Block

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