Concept Artist, Manager
Resume:
jaygillespie
www.jdgillespie.com
Pearland, TX 77584 ****@***************.***
Objective
A team position with my contribution focused on Art Direction, Design, Creative Illustration and Concept Art.
Summary of Qualifications
20+ years of extensive experience in illustration and graphic design in freehand, print and interactive.
15 years of management experience as the owner of Digital Canvas, Inc. and Digital Canvas 3D Inc.
Houston-based graphic art & design companies which included up to 5 employees and a wide range of clients.
Best of Show and First place in Visual Communications, Illustration and Graphic Design
from The Art Institute of Houston.
Hired commonly to produce a wide variety of graphics including renderings, paintings, technical illustration,
animations, brochures, websites, financial reports, logos/branding and much, much more.
Creative, strong communication skills with deadline-oriented work ethic.
Related Experience
Well over a decade of experience as a Business owner/manager
Lead Illustrator, Creative Director for branding the spectrum of creative graphic needs
Commonly illustrate creative, technical, iconic, comic, fantasy, sci-fi, vintage, modern and conceptual art.
Extensive experience with a full range of mid-size to large corporations.
Formats include digital and 2D renderings, 3D and freehand illustration & marketing material for print & web.
Branding and Marketing experience involving strategic and creative thinking.
Annual and Quarterly Reports
Daily geeky utilization of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, html/css and much more.
Created multiple corporate identity packages with accompanying graphics standards manuals.
Ongoing experience with web development code, html/css, java, wordpress, business catalyst, flash
Suggested alternative presentations of ideas and visual concepts, to the optimum satisfaction of customers.
Prepared comprehensive proposals and contracts.
Extensive experience managing clients, budgets, schedules, payroll and staff requirements.
Interviews, payroll, tax filing, benefits, general office management.
Problem-solved to effectively meet deadlines and business objectives.
Education
Art Institute of Houston / 1992
Houston Community College / Continuing software
Work Experience
Senior Artist/Creative Director & Owner/President of Digital Canvas & DC3D, Inc. / 2000 - Current
Artist/Designer for Fogarty Klein Monroe / 1997-2000
Artist/Designer for Easterly & Company / 1995-1997
Awards
ADDY Awards - Gold, Silver, Bronze and recognitions
AMA Crystal Awards (Digital Canvas- Baker St. Pub)
Spotlight on Excellence Awards (Sam Houston Electric Cooperative)
Best Advertising Campaign
Best Annual Report
Best Computer Graphic Design
JC Brown Communications Leadership
References available upon request
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