ChiakiEhlers

Graphic Designer/Digital Illustrator

Encino, CA 91316 818-***-**** • aco8be@r.postjobfree.com

Overview

Highly qualified, detail-oriented, flexible, and innovative Graphic Designer/Digital Illustrator with leadership, project

management, art direction and problem solving skills. 9 years of professional graphic design experience in both concept

development and print/multimedia production. Expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat.

Specialize in technical and creative illustration; presentation and visual graphics; image editing and manipulation;

multi-page publication layout and typography; sales/marketing collateral; and corporate identity/branding.

Bilingual (English/Japanese)

Technical Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Distiller, Bridge, Flash, and Dreamweaver) •

QuakXpress • HTML & CSS • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) • Font Management

System • Digital Asset Management System • Mac and Windows platforms

Professional Experience

Becker Professional Education (DeVry Education Group) Mar. 2010 – Current

Course Production Specialist II/Lead Graphic Designer/Lead Digital Illustrator

- Design textbook cover, page layout, and other graphical elements.

- Contribute new visual design ideas/concepts for new books, e-learning products and games.

- Create and edit complex illustrations, graphics, and other visual assets for print and multimedia.

- Perform multimedia animation production assignments (Interactive eBooks) for course materials.

- Work with cross functional team and develop graphics and illustrations according to brand style guide for print

and multimedia.

- Manage time and multiple projects across multi product lines with tight production deadlines.

- Act as a team lead on individual tasks, assignments and projects within a product line.

- Conduct research on color, typography, and design trends.

Cafepress Online Store (www.cafepress.com/ultimatechiaki) Jan. 2008 – Current

Freelance Illustrator

- Design graphics/illustrations for consumer products.

BNP Media Oct. 2006 – Jan. 2009

Art Director

- Design magazine cover, layout and advertisements.

- Direct art and overall style of the magazine.

- Pre-flight and prepare digital files for print.

- Converting images and text for magazine’s website.

Morris Visitor Publications/Where Magazine Group May 2006 – Oct. 2006

Graphic Designer

- Design magazine ads of various sizes and other production duties.

- Preflight and prepare files for print.

Freelance Graphic Design Projects: May 2006

Donors Services Group Freelance Graphic Designer

- Design and layout of direct mail packages

Daphna’s Design (Los Angeles Wedding Magazine)

Freelance Assistant Art Director/Graphic Designer

- Prepare files for print and various other production duties.

Education

Lynda.com Online Training Dec. 2008 – Current

Enhancing and updating my knowledge in graphic/digital related software.

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (cum laude)

Chiaki’s Website: http://lovelovemonkey.wix.com/chiakiehlers