Project Manager Design

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timothy j. mcguire Art Director, Graphic/Web Designer

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a freelance position as an Interactive Designer. To

create thought provoking design solutions that visually compel, empowers a

company brand and causes viewers to act.

Art Director, Graphic/Web Designer with 15 years of industry experience. I

have the ability to take a project from concept through production to the

final product utilizing solid design principles of color, typography,

photography and layout with the latest technology. I have a proven record

of completing multiple projects on time and within budget. My

communication and organizational skills are very good. I am efficient with

project management and have the ability to research, strategically plan,

and develop print and new media projects. I have the ability to develop

visual systems that maintain the client's brand and business strategy.

Furthermore, I have a solid understanding of brand, product, digital media,

and how people interact with each. I am habitually on top of inspiring,

cutting-edge trends and events.

Qualifications:

. Interactive design experience

. Understanding of how a design system is built and the elements required

. Expert skill level in programs required for their discipline

Strong attention to detail

Intimate knowledge of HTML, understanding how comps translate to code.

. Understanding of web issues across Mac and PC platforms and different

browsers (i.e. web-savvy)

EDUCATION 1987-1992 BS-Graphic Design, University of Wisconsin-Madison

CAPABILITIES

Web Site Design-HTML, CSS, XHTML, PHP, MySql, Actionscript languages. Web

banners & motion graphics. Graphic Graphic Design-Brochures, newsletters,

posters, advertising, annual reports, presentations, billboards,

catalogs.identity/brand design - logos, letterhead, envelopes, folders,

stickers. direct mail. Environmental. Retail- POP signage, coupons, ads,

certificates, window displays. Promotional Media-T-shirts, frisbees,

stickers, mouse pads, coasters. Packaging Design- CD design, new product

specialty packaging. Consulting.

EMPLOYMENT

Freelance Graphic/Web Designer: 2007 ~ Present

Roles: Project manager, client relations, art director, graphic/web

designer.

Apex Technology Training - 2009 - 3 months www.apextechtraining.com site

information architecture and content using omnigraffle, create logo

design/identity, design web site, program website using flash and CSS,

create print collateral sell sheets and brochure.

Sapient : National Heritage Academies Teacher Portal Web Site - 2010 - 3

monthsAiding in developing IA using Visio. Then created all design concepts

& templates for web site in Adobe CS4. Created a style guide for developers

and client.

Sapient-Web Designer: 2008 - 3 months www.cps.edu web site

. Strategically developing site architecture with information architect and

senior project manager

. Research - aiding in interviews with end user on current site to help

identify current site pros and cons, then presenting new

web design to get a reaction on various types of content and layout.

. Overall web site design - creating concepts using Adobe Creative Suite,

development of new logo to drive initial design

direction, development of color palette, font-family, grid system, CSS

styles and photography usage.

. Creating and editing wireframes

. Meeting with client to present web site design

. Meeting with development team to review web standards and design

direction to ensure capatability with Microsoft

Sharepoint and overall programming functionality

. Creating a web site style guide

. Training the clients inhouse web designer on how to work with style guide

key design elements to adhere to

. Brand development - creating a new logo design and standards guide to be

implemented across 100+ microsites

Creative Circel Freelancer : 2007 - 2009

Art Director + Graphic / Web designer providing the following services:

flash microsites, flash banners, e-blasts, web site design + programming.

Print work: media folders, letterhead, specialty packaging design,

brochures, logo design, and posters. Artisan-Freelancer: 2001 - 2009

Art Director + Graphic / Web designer providing the following services:

flash microsites, flash banners, e-blasts, web site design + programming.

Print work: media folders, letterhead, specialty packaging design,

brochures, logo design, and posters.

GO design InterActive: 1993 ~ 2008

Roles: art director, graphic/web designer, account executive, project

manager, client relations, vendor relations, proposals, accounting,

management and promotion.

Highlight: Edelman PR - 2001 - 2007

Develop and implement a complete brand providing the following services: e-

newsletters, media folders, letterhead, specialty packaging design,

brochures, logo design, posters for Dove, AXE Effect, Microsoft, V-Tech,

Scotts and others.

Highlight: JL King (JLKING.NET) - 2003 - 2006

Develop and implement a web brand providing the following services: Web

site design/programming, e-newsletters, posters, book design/layout, and

post cards.

Futurgarb-Clothing for the New Planet: 2001 ~ Present- Partner

Roles: Accounting, buying, marketing, management, identity developement,

interior design, POP display construction, graphic design, event

coordination. Design advertisements, web banners, post cards, event

collateral, promo items.

Highlight: zZounds.com - Online Music Store 1995 to 2003

Develop and implement a complete brand for zZounds providing the following

services: strategic web site information architecure organization and web

site design, web banners, newsletters, post cards, t-shirts, retail store

design (spacial organization, POP signage, POP racks, exterior signage),

and print advertising. zZounds is now the largest online music store in the

US.

Highlight: BSMG Worldwide PR - 1995 to 2001

. Milk Carton for Computers campaign - Creating a hip and fun identity

marketed towards high school teenagers in a national milk carton selling

contest. Materials included: Campaign logo, Ilustrations, brochure,

stickers, 3 post cards, tear sheets, and posters. Print coordination.

. Milk Recipe Brochure Series - 3 tri-fold brochure designs over a year

period marketed to upscale women exhibiting the nations top chefs recipes.

Coordination of photo shoot, brochure design, production, and printing

overisight 140k/each.

SOFTWARE

ADOBE CS5: illustrator, photoshop, flash, dreamweaver, indesign, fireworks

OTHERS: Omnigraffle, Visio, Powerpoint, Keynote, QuarkExpress, Microsoft

office suite, BBEdit, sound-edit.

Platforms: Mac Leopard and PC-Windows 2000. Specializing in Mac.

Programming

CSS, HTML, XHTML, PHP, Actionscript, MySql

Equipment

MacBook Pro 17" OSX, PC Laptop

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