James Mann Sr. Art Director
Resume:
Subject: Curriculum_ViteaSender: James_Mann
Santa Monica, CA 90405Phone: 310-***-****
Email: ***@**************.***
Personal_Background:
Born July 8, 1971. Maui, Hawaii USA. Lived in California, Texas, Ohio, Frankfurt, Germany and Barcelona, SpainLanguages Spoken: English, German and Spanish.
Education:
1992-1994 San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, California USAMajor: Graphic DesignMinor: Photography 1989-1992 San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, California USALiberal Arts Degree, Graphic Design and Photography
Employment_History:
July 2008 – Present
DirecTV - Independent Contractor
Sr. Graphic Designer, Freelance
Working off-site on various design projects, including brochures, posters, and other POS for DirecTV and its affiliates.
May 2008 – July 2008
Lunchbox Studios
Los Angeles, California
Sr. Graphic Designer, Freelance
Responsible for various design projects, including Logo design, Poster, T-shirts and other promotional items for Wallmart. Also UI, Website and Banner ad designs.
January 2008 – April 2008Sargent & Berman Inc.Los Angeles, CaliforniaSr. Design Director, Freelance
Responsible for various design projects, including re-design of Cunard Cruise Line’s 2009 Brochure. In addition, to various brochures and flyers for Princess and Viking Cruise Lines.
June 2007 – January 2008Freelance Art Director/Graphic DesignerLos Angeles, California
Freelancing for various design and advertising agencies through various creative talent agencies, and personal clients.
January 2006 – June 2007Deutsch AdvertisingLos Angeles, CaliforniaSr. Art DirectorResponsible for various design projects, including re-design of United Healthcare Brand Identity. As well as Old Navy Brand Identity, Posters and other Advertising designs and concepts. Various In-store and outdoor advertising for DirecTV. Various in-store and outdoor advertising for Friday’s Restaurants. As well as various in-store and print advertising for General Motors and Saturn Autos.
June 2005 – December 2006ING Financial PartnersEl Segundo, CaliforniaSr. Art Director/Graphic DesignerResponsible for design projects including brochures, branding and corporate identity for ING Financial partners.
December 2003 – May 2005OptimatFrankfurt, GermanyArt DirectorWeb site and print design for various German and International companies including Samsung Electronics.
March 2002 – December 2003Self-Employed, Freelance Art DirectorBarcelona, SpainPrint and Web design for various German and Spanish companies. Produced, edited and designed Book: “Peace Signs: The Anti-War Movement Illustrated” printed in English/German/French by Swiss publisher Edition Olms (10,000 copies sold world-wide) and “Carteles Contra Una Guerra” printed in Spanish by publisher Gustavo Gili (7,000 copies sold in Spain and Latin America)January
2001 - December 2002Opus5 Interaktive Medien GmBhFrankfurt, GermanyArt DirectorResponsibilities included designing and art directing for Internet websites and multimedia.
August 1999 - July 2000In-Motion AGFrankfurt, GermanySr. Art DirectorResponsibilities included designing and art directing Music CD and Album cover designs and websites and multimedia presentations.
1997-1999
Capital Distribution –Ezekiel Clothing, Blond Outerwear, Kastel ShoesSan Clemente, CaliforniaArt DirectorResponsibilities included designing and art directing ad campaigns, Logo and label design, POP, packaging/promotional items and websites and videos.
1996-1997Lambesis CommunicationsSan Diego, CaliforniaJr. Art DirectorResponsibilities included designing and art directing for national and international clients for television, and print advertising. Clients included Airwalk Footwear, Hard Candy Cosmetics and GTE Entertainment.
1995-1996 Parker Sulic Advertising and DesignSan Diego, CaliforniaGraphic DesignerResponsibilities included designing and pre-production for national and international clients. Clients included Airwalk Footwear, Seaquest, and CH Products.
Special_Qualifications:
Fourteen years experience in graphic design, advertising and multimedia in America and Europe with emphasis in fashion, sports and entertainment. Able to handle full projects from start to finish including art directing of photography to overseeing print production. Excellent mentor for junior designers and directors. Fast and efficient with creative concepting with teams or independently.
Computer_Skills:
Working on Apple Macintosh since 1986. Graphic Design Software including but not limited to Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe InDesign CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Quark Express, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver,
Awards:
Premios de la ciutat Barcelona 2003 (The Barcelona Prize of 2003): 1st Prize in Design category for Spanish edition of book “Carteles Contra Una Guerra”.
Member:AIGA
References:
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