Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Shahmin Mahmood

************@*****.*** / 206-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, & Adobe InDesign.

• Well-rounded in both PC and MAC graphic platforms.

• Creative drive for illustration.

• Versatile in different fine art mediums.

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

DESIGN EXPERIENCE:

Contractual Design Experience:

Michael Stars, LA - Junior Graphic Designer / Beach Body, Santa Monica - Production Artist / BCBG, LA - Production Artist / PRO Sports Club, Redmond - Graphic Designer / Fossum Design Renton - Graphic Designer.

Production Artist / BCBG – through 24/7 / August 2008 – November 2008

Prepared designer files for print/press. Projects included brochures, signs, ads, mailers, package design, billboards, step and repeats, and barricades. Position required organizational proficiency and the ability to work efficiently.

Graphic Designer / PRO Sports Club – through the Creative Group / January 2008 – June 2008

Designed from concept to print production for the various PRO Sports Club departments: food and beverage, auto, beauty/spa, fitness, wellness, nutrition, medical, engineering, and flower shop. The collateral included brochures, signs, ads, menus, mailers, package design, electronic announcements, and more. This job involved working on multiple projects simultaneously with quick deadlines.

Graphic Designer / Northwest SEED – through the Taproot Foundation / January 2008 – July 2008

Volunteered to design the Northwest Seed brochure. Completed project from concept to print

including attending the press check. This brochure will be distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Production Artist / ExOfficio / January 2006 - October 2007

Print Production and Graphic Design production. Responsible for 60-page seasonal catalogs, hang

tags, collateral, brand presentations, marketing campaigns, and outdoor retail trade show materials.

Completed projects from concept to print including attending press checks along with senior designer

and marketing team.

Freelance Graphic Designer / Fossum Design / March - November 2005

Freelance design work including City of Renton Brochure & Renton IKEA Performing Arts Season

Brochure. Brochures were distributed throughout the city of Renton. Worked alongside senior designer.

Production Assistant / Spring & Summer 2005

Assisted freelance producer Michelle Bagnato for a Microsoft photo shoot. February & March 2005.

Assisted producer Sam McJunkin with Maverick Productions creating Dell commercial. Summer 2005.

Design Assistant / Museum of Flight / Summer & Fall 2003

Assisted lead Graphic Designer to prepare photos for the World War II exhibit and the Pathfinder

Installation at the Northwest Museum of Flight. Aided in the design and maintenance of the Museum’s branding through poster and signage design.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications - Seattle Pacific University.

Continuing Education courses:

Intermediate InDesign CS2 / School of Visual Concepts / Spring 2007

Introduction to InDesign CS2 / School of Visual Concepts / Fall 2006

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