Graphic designer

Aleksandar Devic

V. Jovanovica, Niska Banja Serbia 18205 Home: 003*********** Cell: 003*********** **********.*****@*****.***

http://aleksandardevic.com Linkedin: Linkedin: rs.linkedin.com/pub/aleksandar-devic/8/945/b0b/ Skype: aleksandar.devic2

Professional Summary

Graphic Design Specialist with practical knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles for production of technical plans. Dynamic Graphic Designer bringing a broad background in collateral design, website development and media production. Deadline-focused specialist with broad skill range including collateral design, web design and project management. Accomplished specialist with+20 years experience creating themes and graphics for specialized content management systems. Specialist skilled in creating 2D/3D animations and video compressions for the web.

Skills

Work History

Graphic and Industrial Designer 11/1981 to 04/1992

Ei Honeywell, Nis Serbia

Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.

Desig ned strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.

Organized and created shooting schedules for graphic design team, supervising the progress of projects from production to post production.

Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors.

Independently designed and executed company catalog for infrastructure support and development.

Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new functional designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical objects.

Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding products and materials.

Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies.

Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.

Originated and developed creative design concepts.

Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts.

Graphic Designer 05/1992 to 11/1998

Ei Bull HN, Nis, Serbia

3D Computer Graphic and ambalage of products.

Production short 3D animation clips for productions.

Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach.

Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.

Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.

Collaborated with vendors to ensure style consistency with other marketing materials.

Worked with internal clients to determine strategy and design for annual marketing campaigns.

Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs.

Presented projects to internal clients.

Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography.

Liaised with internal clients in marketing to execute collateral creation projects.

Monitored production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets.

Translated discussions into leading on-demand app design and layout.

Generated detailed specs of final designs.

Mentored new members of design staff during onboarding.

Suggested styling techniques to video production team.

Instructed proposal team in the use of computer software graphical elements and aesthetic standards.

Updated computer graphic files using graphics software programs.

Trained designers on computer graphic design programs such as Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

Carefully proofread labels and sales materials prior to printing.

Designed art and copy layouts for direct mail advertising material.

Created aesthetically-pleasing advertisements that complemented the products.

Researched current and emerging art and graphic design technologies.

Web and Graphic Design

Hemofarm concern, Vrsac, Serbia

Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.

Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach.

Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.

Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.

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

Worked with internal clients to determine strategy and design for annual marketing campaigns.

Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs.

Presented projects to internal clients.

Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography.

Translated discussions into leading on-demand app design and layout.

Generated detailed specs of final designs.

Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion.

Instructed proposal team in the use of computer software graphical elements and aesthetic standards.

Manager of Internet Communications, 10/2000 to Current

Gallery of Contemporary Art, Nis, Serbia

Interfaced with the art director, designer, production manager and print producer.

Managed all art and office supply needs for the art department.

Managed technological considerations to meet defined goals.

Facilitated any requests regarding the environment and level art creation process.

Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.

Updated files in the department asset management system.

Preserved the branding standards of assigned accounts.

Collaborated with the art director to implement artistic vision.

Fostered a highly communicative, collaborative team culture on all visual product projects.

Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.

Developed art and design concepts.

Contributed to the creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

Mentored junior artists on their creative processes.

Delivered on multiple titles and platforms simultaneously.

Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.

Logged, trafficked and updated projects in job management software.

Created project job jackets, including briefs, schedules, reference material, specifications and contractual requirements.

Distributed an updated weekly report of project priorities to team members and management.

Led project kickoff meetings and oversaw project scope assessments.

Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.

Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.

Produced high quality finished printed material in a timely and efficient manner.

Developed and evolved the consumer-facing, multi-channel roadmap for desktop, mobile and mobile web applications.

Maintained and monitored the server room, the wireless network and other server infrastructure.

Set up staff workstations with PCs, Macs, phones and laptops.

Created innovative and intuitive product features such ashttp://www.gslunis.org/brojevi.html.

Completed an average of 200 personal UI design, code reviews, and programming projects each quarter.

Drove market research and built early-feature prototypes using wireframes and mock-up tools.

Gathered detailed use cases and requirements through regular on-site visits, virtual meetings and customer advisory board sessions.

Led communication with stakeholders regarding product goals and progress made.

Analyzed market trends and the competitive landscape to understand opportunities and potential value.

Tested and implemented new technology-based global projects such as Virtual Gallery-wrml.

Collaborated with business, UX and marketing teams to drive brand development and messaging.

Maintained audiovisual equipment, including overhead projectors, laptops and video conferencing equipment.

Education, 10/2000 to Current

Master of Arts, Graphic Design Current

Academy Of Applied Art, Belgrade, Serbia

Middle Art school completed in the city of Nis in 1973 Faculty of Applied Arts at the department of Applied Graphics, Belgrade, 1973 – 1978. Postgraduate study in Facultty of Applied Arts at the department of Applied Graphics, Belgrade 1996 – 1998.

Accomplishments

Graphic Designer, Electronic Industry, Ei-Honeywell, Nis 1997/2000.

Pofesor of Graphic Design in Art Schooll - Nis 2001/2003.

Profesor of Graphic Communication - Academy of Applied Art, Nis 2000/2004.

Director of Gallery of Contemporary Art, Nis 2004/2014.

Manager of Internet Communication - Web Design 1986.

Ransom Prizes Centar of culture Beograd.

Additional Information

INTERESTS: Technic, Science, Telecommunications, Space, Astronomy, Music, Art, Graphic and Paintings

Technical specifications creation

Network upgrades

Excellent communication skills

Enterprise technologies

Excellent diagnostic skills

Refined system debugging skills

SEO coding and strategy

Website maintenance

Web site and portal monitoring

Data privacy applications

Network maintenance

System upgrades

System backups

Data backup and retrieval

Product templates

Brand development

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