Design Assistant
Resume:
Nicole Weiner
nicoleweiner.com
**** *** ****** ********* *****, CA 90266
******.******@*****.***
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design
Concentration: Graphic Design
Graduated: June 2009
Work Experience
Disney Consumer Products, Glendale, CA (March - October 2010)
UGA Graphic Design Associate
Collaborated with Managers and Directors from the Fashion & Home department
to develop style guides consisting of: character art, graphics, icons,
patterns, color palette and editorial. Produced a full style guide for a
Fall 2011 toddler apparel franchise property. Assisted in the creation of
trend inspiration boards, licensee marketing materials, graphic
applications and mock-ups.
Big Screen Networks, Westlake Village, CA (November - March 2010)
Graphic Artist/Design
Worked on a variety of projects spanning from overall graphics identity
packages to single use designs. Produced high-impact graphics for video
boards and LED ribbon boards, primarily focusing on the Vancouver 2010
Olympics - which broadcast live in front of thousands of people. Other
events included: 2010 Rose Bowl & BCS games, NCAA Gymnastics, NCAA
Basketball, NCAA Championship, 2010 WBCA High School All-America Game.
UCLA Athletics, Westwood, CA (June - September 2009)
Special Projects Graphic Artist
Created a high impact branded environment for the $185 million renovation
of UCLA's historic basketball arena, Pauley Pavilion. Dealt directly with
the architecture firm on concepts and design elements, including PowerPoint
presentations, graphic illustrations to motivate athletes and excite fans,
architectural renderings of large scale wall applications, and a
comprehensive wayfinding system.
Produced a broad spectrum of graphic solutions for the $13.9 million
Spieker Aquatics Center. This entirely new facility called for donor and
athletic achievement recognition through the use of dimensional fixtures:
Advertisement panels to border the LCD scoreboard, NCAA Championship
Aluminum Panels, Etched Glass Donor Plaques, UCLA Olympic Banners,
Individual Award Plaques, Bronze Donor Plaque, Pool Records Board, and an 8
ft by 72 ft Banner Collage.
Cal Poly Campus Dining Marketing, San Luis Obispo, CA (October 2005 - June
2009)
Student Graphic Design Assistant
Designed menus, posters, informational brochures, special event flyers,
logo and brand identities, as well as responsible for the print, production
and delivery of food packaging. Provided support for marketing office
staff.
Grand Avenue East Campaign, Arroyo Grande, CA (Winter 2009)
Art Director
Director of an advertising campaign for the city of Arroyo Grande which
included street banner advertising, mailers, logo brand identity,
publications, along with providing future concepts and promotional ideas
for kiosks and website interactives.
UCLA Hall of Fame, Westwood, CA (Summer 2008)
Graphic Artist/Executive Editor
Assistant to Sr. Hall of Fame Graphic Artist & Curator. Renovated existing
spaces for enhanced recruiting and spectator engagement for the Women's
Swimming & Diving case and Student Academics case, process included design,
print, production and installation. Formulated and created the first ever
UCLA Athletic Annual Report, a 70-page full color publication including
photography, text editing, layout construction and final proofing prior to
printing.
Activities
Week of Welcome Orientation Program (WOW), San Luis Obispo, CA (2005 -
2008)
Leader and Event Staff, WOW Team, Events & Entertainment Committee, Booth
Staff In Charge
The nationally recognized Week of Welcome Orientation Program for incoming
students is coordinated by a team of student leaders and university
officials who provide an introduction to academic and social resources,
encourage awareness, and promote relationships within the campus and
community.
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), San Francisco Chapter (2004 -
Present)
Digital Literacy
Proficient in both Mac and Windows operating systems
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Flash
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Text Edit
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Portfolio and References available upon request
Salary Requirement: Fair Market Rate for Entry level designer
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