Graphic Designer
Resume:
KYLE HOWARD
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
WORK EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
SB NATION JUNE 2022 – PRESENT
o Transformed the Big Blue View YouTube page with enhanced visual design, by utilizing typography, color theory and composition principles, resulting in a 37% monthly increase in subscribers and a 25% increase in monthly views o Designed visually striking, on-brand graphics using the Adobe Creative Suite for the website and social media, including Instagram, which have driven traffic, increased engagement across all platforms, and resulted in greater brand awareness
o Maintained up-to-date knowledge of trends and best practices to ensure effective graphics and materials GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
SDI INNOVATIONS MAY 2020 – AUGUST 2020
o Illustrated 30+ intricate mandalas in Adobe Illustrator, resulting in visually stunning and diverse designs o Conceptualized and designed captivating social media graphics promoting products and events o Managed the media library, making all files easily accessible so images were easy to source MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMERCE MAY 2019 – AUGUST 2019 o Designed promotional graphics strategically used in social media marketing and promotional materials o Created collateral, both print and digital, including social media graphics, logos, email design, brochures, flyers o Adhered to brand guidelines, ensuring a unified brand identity and consistency across all design materials o Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines by organizing and prioritizing projects EDUCATION
BFA VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN, BA PHILOSOPHY
PURDUE UNIVERSITY 2018 - 2023
o BFA in Visual Communications Design, BA in Philosophy, Minor in Art History GPA: 3.82 / 4.00 OTHER EXPERIENCE
HEAD OF GRAPHICS AND CARTOONS
PURDUE POLITICAL DISCOURSE CLUB SEPTEMBER 2019 – MAY 2023 o Created graphics, branding and cartoons for publication on the club website and use in marketing material o Led a team of creatives, fostered a collaborative environment and provided strategic guidance o Collaborated with fellow board members to develop strategies for increased growth and engagement PROJECTS
THE GULF IS WIDENING
WEB DESIGN, UI/UX DESIGN, BRAND DESIGN AUGUST 2022 – SEPTEMBER 2022 o Utilized Figma to design wireframes and prototypes, bringing the project from concept to final product o Leveraged UI/UX design and storytelling skills to engage and inform users o Conducted user testing to ensure navigability, and followed WCAG guidelines to ensure accessibility o Established a distinctive brand identity, and maintained visual consistency across all web pages SKILLS
o Adobe Photoshop
o Adobe Illustrator’
o Adobe InDesign
o Adobe After Effects
o Adobe Premiere Pro
o Adobe XD
o Microsoft Office Suite
o Google Suite
o Figma
o Canva
o HTML
o CSS
o UI/UX Design
o Motion Design
o Web Design
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kylehowarddesign.com
Queens, NY
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