Nicole Irland
abk5bo@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.nicoleirland.net
About.
Passionate about design, responsible, and motivated. I earned my BFA in
Graphic Design and minor in Fine Arts from College for Creative Studies and
I have just over 3 years of professional experience in Graphic Design. I am
beyond detail oriented and enjoy being involved in every portion of the
design process, from concept to production. I have worked with various
types of clients from Fortune 500 to local non-profit, and love working
with other eager team members. I am currently searching for a position that
allows me to grow as a designer, and encourages me to be as creative as
possible.
Education.
College for Creative Studies. Detroit, MI BFA in Graphic design. Minor
in Fine Arts.
Work Experience.
Publications International SDX Interactive. ( January 2009 - May 2010 )
Energy BBDO. ( January 2008 - June 2008 ) www.energybbdo.com
Design Council Studio. ( December 2004 - August 2006 ) www.designcouncil.us
Work Responsibilities.
Advertisement Design. Publication Design. Typography. Company Identity and
Branding. Promotional. Art Direction. Concept. Billboard. Production.
Interactive Design. Basic Motion Graphics and html. Photo manipulation.
Presentation and Client Relations. Time Management.
Program Knowledge.
Proficient in CS4 Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects,
and Bridge. Knowledge in Flash, Dreamweaver, Fire-works, Soundtrack, Final
Cut Pro, and Microsoft Word.
Awards. Achievements.
2008 Cannes Shortlist for Altoids, CCS student scholarship, Scholastic Art
Award, CCS Student Exhibition Show 2003, 2005, and 2006, CCS Dean's List
2003 - 2007, MTV Internship Finalist 2005, Detroit Festival of the Arts,
and DGE Poster Exhibition.
Additional Skills.
Silk-screen printing, intaglio, photography, book making, painting,
collage, graphic motion pieces, music editing, mixed media and
illustration.