Design Graphic Designer

Location:

SF, CA

Posted:

February 22, 2013

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Sheri Kuniyuki

San Francisco, CA, USA

*****@*************.***

http://www.sherikuniyuki.com

Versatile graphic designer with extensive experience in packaging, print and identity, in both the profit and non-profit sector. Helpful and approachable, works well with others and lends a hand when needed. Persistently works on all projects from inception to completion, ensuring the best effort is made to meet clients needs.

Work Experience

San Francisco, CA, USA

Apr 2012 – Present

Multiple Clients

Freelance Graphic Designer

Collaborate with multiple design studios and private clients.

CA, USA

Jun 2005 – Apr 2012

Michael Osborne Design and Joey's Corner

Graphic Designer

Packaging, print and identity designer for profit clients including Williams-Sonoma, Yosemite Association, Chronicle Books, Pacific Natural Foods, Beverages & More and Hawaiian Host. Non-profit clients include Alzheimer s Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton and Heart to Heart.

Work closely with creative team to effectively meet design needs of a varying range of clients. Execute vision of art director and collaborate with other designers.

Assist and/or manage production of projects, working with printers, vendors and suppliers. Attend press checks, art-direct photoshoots, remain actively involved in project even after design phase is completed.

Manage several non-profit client projects, communicating directly with client to ensure creative needs are met in a timely manner.

Earned numerous awards from graphic design publications for design excellence.

CA, USA

Jun 2003 – Present

RedBird

Freelance Graphic Designer

Sole designer and production coordinator of women s boutique identity system including logo, business papers, website, packaging and promotional materials

Create and produce high quality pieces within the limited budget of a small business. Remain mindful of client s desire to use green printing processes.

Collaborate with photographers and website programmer on all materials by art-directing or overseeing production.

Maintain a strong client relationship after 8 years.

CA, USA

Jul 2009 – Present

Freelance Graphic Designer

Created greeting card design templates for various holidays and events. Executed concept of creative director or generated cards from concept through completion.

Able to work within size and typographic limitations to produce a wide-ranging set of designs.

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Jun 2009 – Jan 2010

Freelance Graphic Designer

Designed templates for marketing materials and greeting cards, keeping in mind the specific needs of photographers.

Generated designs in varying styles to meet the needs of a broad and diverse audience.

Berkeley, CA, USA

Aug 2003 – Apr 2004

Design Intern

Assisted in design of packaging materials and print collateral, supporting either the Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer.

Provided clean comps of various packaging designs used for photoshoots.

Completed mechanicals for various projects going to production.

Education

San Francisco, CA, USA

2002 – 2005

Academy of Art University (AAU)

BFA, Graphic Design

CA, USA

1996 – 2001

BA, Japanese and Asian Studies

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Microsoft Office

Awards

2010

HOW Design Magazine

Award of Merit, HOW International Design Awards

2008

Graphis

Gold Award, Graphis Design Annual

2008

Academy of Art University

Alumni Homecoming Award

Publications

The Big Book of Packaging, Harper Design, 2011

Communication Arts, Typography Annual, 2011

Print Magazine Regional Design Annual, 2008

Print Magazine Regional Design Annual, 2007

CMYK, Issue #35

Projects

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