Illustrator

STEFAN CULUM

Richmond Hill, ON • 647-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-culum • http://www.stefanculum.com/ Education

Bachelor of Design: Illustration September 2016 – June 2020 OCAD University – Honour Roll

Experience

Ecarte December 2019 - Current

Founder and Creator

• Start up a company that produces high-quality screen-printed clothing and accessories.

• Uses Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat to create new designs.

• Conducts research and performs trial and error runs to ensure the best deliverable for products.

• Responsible for finances, budgeting, marketing and logistics of company.

• Performs competitive analysis to determine effective pricing strategies.

• Maintains organization through budgeting Excel sheets and schedules. Hustler’s Cookbook September 2020

Freelance Illustrator

• Designed a new company logo and stickers that aligns with the organization’s story and style using Adobe Illustrator.

• Consulted with the Founder of Hustler’s Cookbook consistently to ensure both visions and ideas are taken into account and implemented.

• Prepared multiple designs using proficiency in Adobe software and MacOS to ensure effectiveness. Now Magazine September 2020

Freelance Illustrator

• Designed the front cover for the September 3-9 Now Magazine newspaper and magazine.

• Given a story and was expected to deliver a creative representation of the overall message of the provided text to grab the attention of viewers – resulted in multiple drafts and consultation with the Art Director.

• Worked efficiently with only a few hours’ notice diligently and carefully to ensure consistency and care for detail. The Canadian Fabry Association October 2019 – December 2019 Freelance Illustrator

• Conceptually developed the 2020 “Be Rare. Be You” tattoo package for the Rare Disease Day awareness campaign. English and French packages consisted of the temporary tattoo and information card.

• Created multiple drafts and consulting with other members of the organization resulting in a creative developed design.

Awards

American Illustration April 2020

American Illustration 39 Chosen Winner x2

• "Constructive Play" and "The Derailed Promise", were featured amongst hundreds of winners on the American Illustration website gallery.

Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators April 2020 Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition

• "The Derailed Promise" was selected amongst 300 works chosen from 7,300 entries submitted by University and College illustration professors and animation students in North America. Skills

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,

Acrobat, Premiere Pro

• Microsoft Office

• Digital Photography

• 2-D Animation

• Detail-Oriented

• Committed to Excellence

• Team Leader

• Critical Thinker

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