Paul McCluskey

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Pittsburgh. PA, **216

H: 412-***-****

C: 412-***-****

abh0ul@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

Left + Right Creative, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA

Partner/Creative Director, 2009 - Present

Created various marketing materials and concepts such as direct mailers,

catalogs, and web banners for clients including The Art Institutes schools.

Sephora, Inc., New York, NY

Designer, Store Events, 2008 - 2009

www.sephora.com

Contributed to concepts and identity for seasonal in-store campaigns,

including windows, and signage. Designed packaging for fragrance and

mascara sets sold within stores, as well as special event marketing,

including Sephora's 10 Year Anniversary SoHo Store Event. Directed

production designers, and contributed on press checks, as needed.

Victoria's Secret Beauty, New York, NY

Senior Graphic Designer, 3-D Design, 2006 - 2008

www.victoriassecret.com

Designed product lines sold within Victoria's Secret stores, as well as

some third-party brands partnered with VSB, including Victoria's Secret

Garden, Body by Victoria, Exotic Nectars, and Intimissimi, an Italian based

lingerie company. Directed designers, photoshoots, and contributed on press

checks, as needed.

Brady Communications, Pittsburgh PA

Graphic Designer, 2005-2006

www.bradycommunications.com

Developed and designed collateral for various clients, both locally and

nationally, including Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Mylan Laboratories,

Inc., and Carnegie Science Center. Included annual reports, gift cards,

websites, brochures, and catalogs.

EDMC, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Graphic Designer, 2004-2005

www.edmc.edu

Developed, directed and designed collateral for The Art Institutes system,

which includes 32 schools through out the U.S. and Canada. Contributed to

school campaigns, viewbook catalog, brochures, ads, and other promotional

material.

American Eagle Outfitters, Warrendale, Pa.

Graphic Designer, Marketing, 1999-2004

www.ae.com

Contributed to concepts and identity for seasonal campaigns including in-

store signage, point of purchase displays, denim marketing, direct

mailers, ads, gift cards, hangtags, and other promotional material based on

market research into current trends. Also developed a poster campaign for

an in-house marketing department event, and designed the 2002 Annual

Report.

Education

La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA

Division of Graphics, Design and Communication.

BS in Graphic Design, Spring 2001

cum laude, Dean's List

Computer Experience

Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Also familiar with Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, and general computer

hardware

and software maintenance on both the Macintosh and PC platforms.

Volunteer Work/Activities

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), New York Chapter

2006-Present, Member

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Pittsburgh Chapter

1999-2006, Member

Participated in several activities and functions for the design communities

of Pittsburgh and New York City.

Praxis Communicating Arts Student Organization

La Roche College

1997-2001, Member

Helped organize events and activities such as lectures, workshops, field

trips, and tours to various studios and museums in town.

Awards Received

2003 AIGA Pittsburgh Communications Show

Exhibited work in a juried event.

2000 AIGA Pittsburgh Communications Show

Honorable Mention

Exhibited work in a juried event, and placed for poster design.

Dean's List

Spring 1997

Spring 1999, Fall 1999

Spring 2000, Fall 2000

Spring 2001

2001 Positive Space Student Art Exhibit

First Place, Interactive Design

Exhibited work in a juried event, and placed for website built to service

LaRoche College's Design and Communications department.

2000 Positive Space Student Art Exhibit

Exhibited work in a juried event.

1999 Positive Space Student Art Exhibit

Exhibited work in a juried event.

References and Samples

Available Upon Request

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