Design Manager
Resume:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in regards to your advertised opportunity for a full-time position as a Graphic Designer. I believe I
am a qualified candidate with the skills, innovation, and design background to be an asset to your company.
The contribution I can make to your company is well-exemplified by my educational background, passion for
design, and unique work experiences. In 2003, I graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (AIP) with an
Associate Degree, majoring in Graphic Design. My education at AIP was specialized, but it exposed me to a
variety of art mediums, including photography. Upon graduation, I completed a Graphic Design internship for
fashion designer Catherine Malandrino in New York City, where I honed the skills I developed at AIP, was
exposed to a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, and worked cooperatively on complex projects with
teams of other individuals. Upon completion of the internship, I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Graphic Design, worked to improve my design abilities and software use through unique freelance
opportunities, and acquired five years of significant work experience as a graphic designer for an image-
building center in Mishawaka, IN. As the current and sole graphic designer for this firm, my adaptability,
organizational, and time management skills are extremely important. In this position, I have worked with a
variety of design and layout applications from the creation through production stages. Some of these
applications include but are not limited to typography, visual design, signage, publications, advertising,
branding, and web store design. I have a strong desire to expand these skills, and am excited about the
possibility of even acquiring new skills as a result of collaborating with other creative and passionate
individuals.
Please see the attached resume detailing my education, design experience, skills, and software knowledge, and
preview my portfolio at http://www.coroflot.com/dschmitt. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you in order
to share work from my portfolio and discuss how my credentials can help meet your expectations. I have a
strong desire to be a part of your creative unit and believe that my work ethic and passion for design are
consistent with your business strategy. Please contact me by phone at 574-***-**** or by email at
************@***.***. I appreciate your time and look forward to discussing the future with you.
Sincerely,
David Schmitt
David
Schmitt
51288
Hunting
Ridge
Trail
North
Granger,
IN
46530
(574)
855
6030
************@***.***
OBJECTIVE
Use
my
rigorous
education,
training
and
experience
in
the
field
of
graphic
design
to
provide
high
quality
and
fresh
designs
for
clients
and
companies.
Employ
my
creativity
and
leadership
skills
to
maximize
client
satisfaction
and
contribute
to
a
motivated,
energetic,
and
team
focused
environment.
EDUCATION
Bachelor
of
Science
in
Graphic
Design
Art
Institute
of
Pittsburgh
December,
2008
Associate
Degree
in
Specialized
Technology
with
major
in
Graphic
Design
Art
Institute
of
Pittsburgh
March,
2003
Diploma
Covington
Catholic
High
School
May,
1999
WORK
SUMMARY
Logo
Boys,
Inc.:
Graphic
Designer
–
Mishawaka,
IN
2008
–
Present
• Coordinate
activities
of
the
art
department
through
art
direction,
image
building,
quality
assurance,
and
scheduling
and
planning
of
production.
• Develop
design
concepts,
formulate
layout
design,
create
illustrations,
communicate
with
customers,
and
oversee
quality
control
of
finished
product;
specific
applications
include
marketing
and
t
shirt,
embroidery,
and
web
design.
Freelance
Graphic
Designer
2002
Present
• Design
of
special
event
announcements
and
invitations,
t
shirts,
logos,
brochures,
letterhead,
business
cards,
order
forms,
employee
handbooks,
and
posters.
• Various
customers
include
student
groups
at
local
universities,
family
teams
participating
in
fundraising
events,
and
small
businesses.
SteinMart:
Visual
Merchandiser
and
Men’s
and
Gift
Department
Manager
–
Cary,
NC
2005
–
2008
• Management
of
employees,
merchandise,
and
floor
concepts.
GAP,
Inc.:
Floor/Visual
Merchandising
Manager
New
York,
NY
and
Raleigh,
NC
2003
–
2005
• Responsible
for
concepts,
new
fixture
ideas,
and
store
layout,
as
well
as
assembly
and
organization
of
mannequins,
shelving,
and
merchandise.
Catherine
Malandrino:
Graphic
Designer/Catalog
Designer
Intern
New
York,
NY
• Catalog,
and
web
design.
SKILLS
Macintosh/PC
Software
Illustrator,
Photoshop,
QuarkXPress,
InDesign,
Dream
Weaver,
Acrobat,
Microsoft
Office,
Compucon
usa
Design
Apparel
design,
textile
design,
photo
editing,
art
direction,
logo
design,
illustration,
sign
design,
website
design,
webstore
design,
prepress,
typography,
promotional
design,
packaging,
color
theory,
copyediting,
design,
catalog
design,
HTML,
brochure
design,
display
design
Miscellaneous
Marketing,
advertisement,
corporate
branding,
visual
merchandising,
task
management
PORTFOLIO
AND
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE
UPON
REQUEST
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