JOSHUASMITH graphic designer
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OBJECTIVE.
To acquire a position as a Graphic Designer or Art Director within a
professional firm.
WORK EXPERIENCE.
The Melton Agency Foxboro, MA Art Director
July 2008 - February 2010
Performed lead role in the design and production of print and web
advertising, corporate identity, packaging, brochure layouts, billboard
design, direct mailers, annual reports, television commercials, radio spots
and other collateral materials. Position responsibilities as head Art
Director required to work directly with clients, printers, web designers,
copywriters and illustrators. Some minor responsibilities included on-site
photography and photo retouching.
Reaction Advertising Worcester, MA Graphic Designer
May 2008 - July 2008
Performed lead role in the design and production of print, identity,
packaging and multimedia pieces.
Trained, supervised and provided art direction for interns. Consulted
directly with various clients
to discuss all design options.
Atlantic Fitness Southbridge, MA Freelance Designer
January 2009 - February 2009 September 2009
Responsible for the re-design of company's identity from concept to
completion. Responsible for various print design once branding was
finished.
College Planning Strategies Medway, MA Freelance Designer
November 2009 - Present
Responsible for the continuous development and editing of on-going
marketing material for a national college planning business. Developed
detailed corporate services brochure incorporating design and photography.
Project is on-going.
EDUCATION.
Becker College Worcester, MA Graphic Design
Bachelor of Arts Degree - May 2008
RELATED COURSES.
+ Advertising 1 & 2 + Electronic Illustration + Graphic Design 1-3 +
Integrated Team Project + Corporate Design
+ Intro to Web Design + Electronic Pre-Press + Advanced Web Design +
Capstone Project + Digital Photography
ACADEMIC PROJECTS.
0-Time Corporation Worcester, MA Internship
Project included identity/brand creation, working in a group to meet
deadlines, packaging
and preparing files for print and presentation.
SKILLS PROFICIENCIES.
+ Apple OS X + + Adobe InDesign + Windows 95 - Vista + Adobe Lightroom
+ Microsoft Office
+ QuarkXpress + Adobe Photoshop + Macromedia Dreamweaver + Adobe
Illustrator + Macromedia Flash