ROBERT NIKOLAKAKIS

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adbq1v@r.postjobfree.com

514-***-**** http://www.robniko.com

CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR

Highly creative, versatile and multi-talented Graphic Designer with very strong illustration skills and extensive experience in the publishing industry. As such, knowledgeable in various printing processes with a mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign in particular). Succeeded in increasing popularity of magazine publication through large-scale design revamp. Illustration work featured in government publications, commercial magazines and comic books. Accustomed to working in deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.

CORE PROFICIENCIES

· Graphic Artist

· Illustration (Drawing Skills)

· Print Publishing

· Packaging Design

· Website Development

· Campaign Management

· Art Direction

· Photoshoot Direction

· Photo Touch-ups

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rob Nikolakakis Design / Montreal, QC / 1991 – Present Freelance Graphic Designer + Illustrator

· Conceived and developed package design for various products in health and beauty industry.

· Developed and designed logos and collateral for corporate identity.

· Created artwork for various government publications.

· Produced Web site design concepts: designed thumbnails, roughs, and final comps for internet presence; prepared overall layout of Web site in HTML, CSS and with Wordpress; maintained and updated content.

· Involved in all aspects of serial comic book production: penciling, inking, colouring, concept art, character design, cover art, lettering and layout.

· Digital photo retouching and photo manipulation.

· Designed menu concepts and logo designs for various local and regional eateries.

Media Highway / Montreal, QC / 2006 – 2019

Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director

· Contributed to magazine publication's increased success by revamping the overall look.

· Conceived and designed company mascot and logo.

· Supervised and executed design of monthly magazine; redesigned layout templates to freshen look.

· Designed and laid out magazine articles and covers.

· Created ads, inserts and sales aids for print and digital marketing and subscription department.

· Illustrated editorial art in various styles.

· Produced Web site design concepts. Prepared overall layout of Web site in HTML, CSS and with Wordpress; maintained and updated content.

· Spearheaded company-wide transition from using QuarkXpress to Adobe InDesign. Trained the entire team to use the new software package.

ERA Group / Saint Laurent, QC / 2017 – 2018

Senior Graphic Designer

· Designed and developed plastic winter toys for children, i.e. sleds and shovels, featuring licensed Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters.

· Established schedule, lead times by coordinating with suppliers, production and sales teams.

· Developed packaging concepts for winter sleds.

· Created marketing material (i.e. brochures, mock-ups, catalogs, presentations and digital visual assets for Web site).

CPL Technologies / Chomedey, QC / 2004 – 2005

Graphic Designer

· Designed user interfaces, packaging and labels for DVD media and instructional DVDs. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Dawson College, Illustration and Design Programme, May 1991

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Technical Skills

· Adobe Creative Suite

· CSS/HTML

· CMS (Wordpress, Joomla)

· Experience with 3D software (Blender)

· Microsoft Office

Languages

· English (written & spoken)

· French (written & spoken)

· Greek (written & spoken)

Portfolio

http://www.robniko.com

More samples available upon request.

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