Matt
Bedsted
Contact:
***************@*****.***
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/matthew-bedsted
Portfolio:
bedsteddesign.com
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Experience Dubow Textile / Graphic Designer/Production Artist August 2023 - Present, St. Cloud MN
Consults with customers to set up new designs for shirts, ensuring their vision is accurately represented. Edits artwork to meet customer needs and expectations while maintaining design integrity. When needed, provides advice on print design and quality to enhance the final product. SLMG Co-op / Web Management Intern
August 2024 – Present, Remote
Consults with the company to gather website requirements and functionality. Designs and develops the company’s website using Velo and Wix. Edits backend features to enhance user experience and performance. Provides troubleshooting support and advice on website improvements as needed.
BookStr/ Graphic Design Intern
May 2024 - August 2024, Remote
Creates visually appealing designs centered around books for BookStr’s Instagram page. Collaborates with the Art Producer to ensure designs align with brand guidelines and campaign goals. Edits and refines artwork based on feedback to meet client expectations and enhance engagement. ㅡ
Skills Technical Skills:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Wix/WordPress
- Figma/Prototyping
- HTML/CSS/SQL/JS/C++
- Microsoft Office
- Maya/Blender/Game Engines
Design Skills:
- Visual Design
- Layout Design
- User-Centered Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Game Design
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Education The University of Wisconsin Stout / BFA Game Design Minor / Computer Science
August 2019 - May 2023, Menomonie WI
Earned a bachelor's degree and a minor with a 3.5 GPA, gaining essential skills for success and advancement in the industry. Certificates:
Wix Accessibility Certificate
Velo Developer Certificate
Awards:
Eagle Scout Award / Boy Scouts of America