Graphic Designer Design

Nicholas Parkhill

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EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, College of Design May 2024 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

GPA 3.90 with Distinction

DESIGN & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

UMN Last Call ’24 Exhibition, Web Development Team Minneapolis, MN Web Committee Manager January 2024 – May 2024

• Led a team of nine students in designing and developing the class exhibition website, ensuring consistent application of the graphic identity and seamless integration of content.

• Integrated the exhibition's brand identity into the exhibition website, ensuring adherence to design guidelines and obtaining approval for all content prior to publishing.

• Organized and curated content, including 64 individual student profiles and project pages while managing the technical development for a responsive and interactive virtual exhibition. VitisGen III Minneapolis, MN

Creative & Graphic Designer December 2022 – May 2024

• Skillfully developed and implemented comprehensive brand identity across various channels, including mailers, presentations, and the project's website, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual presence.

• Orchestrated the design, photography, and branding efforts to authentically represent each facet of the research team, maintaining a unified and professional image in alignment with project goals.

• Collaborated closely with eye-tracking researchers to conceptualize, design, and test effective marketing strategies for both wine and GMO products, optimizing consumer engagement. Brandolier Creative Waukesha, WI

Graphic Design Intern January 2023 – May 2023

• Actively applied design principles and concepts, leveraging proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

(Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign) to create compelling visuals and materials that align with project objectives.

• Helped prepare photographic and illustrative graphics used in ads, socials, web banners, and flyers.

University of Minnesota College of Design St. Paul, MN Teaching Assistant September 2022 – January 2024

• Supported the instruction and mentorship of students in a design principles class, emphasizing gestalt principles and fundamental usage of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Facilitated engaging critique sessions for 45 students, fostering effective communication and enabling students to identify strengths and weaknesses in their design work, promoting a collaborative learning environment.

• Collaborated closely with professors to cultivate stimulating and inclusive spaces, fostering the exchange of ideas and encouraging students to infuse purpose and meaning into their design projects.

SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Webflow, User Experience, Web Design, Layout, Packaging, Brand Identity, Communication

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