Graphic Designer, Illustrator

Andrew J Carlson

**** * *** **. ********, IL ****8

Phone: 309-***-**** / Email: ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY -

Holds Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with emphasis in Illustration.

Excellent experience in using tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, designing

logo designs, branding, and creating editorial and commercial illustrations.

Strong experience in using image manipulation software such as Photoshop to resize, reformat,

color correct, vary the contrast and size of images, remove unwanted background, or combine

features of different parts, equipment and machinery.

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experience in creating both raster and vector based illustrations as well as traditional

illustrations.

Well versed in Layout for print using Adobe InDesign and image management using Adobe

Bridge.

SKILLS -

Adobe InDesign, Adobe Bridge, Superb eye for detail, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Flier

and poster printing, Adobe CS6 and CC, 2D design, Photographic editing, Logo creation,

Commercial illustration, Clothing and merchandise design.

EDUCATION -

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, Dec 2013

EXPEREINCE –

Carlson Illustration, Rochelle, IL Dec 13 – Present

Illustrator

Create illustrations and designs for print, books, pamphlets, leaflets, trade publications,

and other forms of media.

Creating both raster and vector based illustrations, as well as traditional illustrations.

Decide on appropriate style, technique, and medium to produce desired results.

By using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, creates works ranging from

logo designs, branding, to editorial and commercial illustrations.

Responsible for graphic design work with an emphasis on packaging and marketing.

Work with animators to concept on designs.

Create storyboards for films or commercials.

Illustrate textbooks or children's books.

Research galleries for exhibitions.

Sewer Equipment, Dixon, IL Feb 16 – Aug 16

Graphic Designer / Marketing Assistant

Create custom designs and logos for company wide use.

Create layout and designs for advertisements, brochures, web, and email campaigns.

Maintain the company brand website.

Organize special events and trade shows.

Photography of equipment, events, and employees for advertisements and archiving.

Capture video of operations and procedures for equipment.

John Deere, East Moline, IL Feb 14 – Feb 16

Digital Imaging Specialist

Use image manipulation software such as Photoshop to resize, reformat, color correct,

vary the contrast and size of images, remove unwanted background, or combine features

from different photographs of from parts, equipment, to machinery.

Responsible for Layout for print using Adobe InDesign and image management using

Adobe Bridge.

Transfer digitallyoriginated

images (from the internet, CDROM,

DVD or memory cards)

to an archival system.

Color correct and digitally manipulate images for printing or archiving.

Embed metadata into parametric search filters.

United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC May ‘05 – Sep‘10

Combat Photographer

Acquired visual images through photography, video work, and graphic design.

Organized and maintained a vast archive for use in projects and media packages.

Formatted text and graphics for blog posts, newsletters and other materials.

Generated computer graphics and pagelayout

software, graphic elements and

photography.

Mentored new members of the Public Affairs staff during onboarding.

Researched current and emerging art and graphic design technologies.

Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.

Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS -

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University.

Three times meritoriously promoted in the United States Marine Corps to the rank of Sergeant.

Achieved the position of Eagle Scout while in the Boy Scouts of America.

Awarded by Northern Illinois University, School of Art as one of the ten best freshmen art

students in 2011.

Placed on the Dean’s list of Northern Illinois University, School of Art multiple times for academic

achievements.

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