CURRENTLY:
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Graphic Designer
November 2021 – Present
Burlington, VT
Graphic Designer
November 2021 – Present
Burlington, VT
- Design all branded creative materials for the historical non-profit theatrical performance venue located in the heart of Downtown Burlington, including posters, flyers, digital and print ads, LCD screens, brochures, decorative facade vinyl, presentation decks, and more.
- Create beautiful multi-page catalogues twice a year showcasing upcoming performances, and work with local printers to get them produced and mailed all over Vermont.
- Work with various Broadway productions to design materials for and promote the Flynn's highly anticipated Broadway series.
- Design all graphic materials for the annual Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, a week-long free music festival in Downtown Burlington.
- Work with multiple departments of the organization to drive memberships and donations, discuss marketing strategies, organize community art events, and make the performing arts accessible to all through vibrant and inclusive designs and messaging.
Dedalus Wine/Numerous Enterprises
Graphic Designer (Contract)
November 2021 – Present
Burlington, VT
Graphic Designer (Contract)
November 2021 – Present
Burlington, VT
Self-Employed Freelancer
Graphic Designer, Photographer, Typographer
2010 – Present
Burlington, VT, New Orleans, LA, San Francisco, CA, Everywhere
Some of my previous clients have included:
Agencies/Creative Studios: Brandsmyth, Harvey|Severance, Sterling Graphics, Tally-Ho! Design Artists/Arts Organizations: Bone Town Theatre, Briscoe Western Art Museum, Burlington City Arts, Lee Anderson/Radio Bean, The New World Manifesto, Northwood Gallery, Richard Erdman Studios, Vermont International Film Festival Musicians: Dino Bravo, Duke Aeroplane, Eric George, Joe Adler, Kat Wright, Mishka, Nico Suave, Sarah Blacker, Tim Bridge (Comedian), Vermont Joy Parade, Yes Ma'am Retail/Packaged Goods: Alison Wonderland Celtic Chutney, Chocolate Hollow (now SCHMILK), Death Before Decaf Cold Brew, Dedalus Wine, Four Quarters Brewing Co., GreenCab, Halyard Brewing Co, Leaf Labs, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Pinbox 3000, Psychedelicatessen, River Pirate Ginger Beer, Wood & Bar Miscellaneous: ArtsRiot Truck Stop, The Flashbulb Institute, Goddard College, The Marvelous Miss Maisie Podcast, Mediation Works, Refined K-9 Dog Training, Store Stork, Thread Magazine
Graphic Designer, Photographer, Typographer
2010 – Present
Burlington, VT, New Orleans, LA, San Francisco, CA, Everywhere
- Consult and work with various local and national businesses and organizations on short-term contracts to deliver eye-catching works on a deadline, including but not limited to branding and logo design, packaging, exhibition design, posters, brochures, catalogues, and more.
- Produce files and install die-cut vinyl of original designs.
- Collaborate with different bands and musicians visualizing, designing, and producing CD and vinyl artwork, promotional materials, and merchandise.
- Conceptualize and photograph numerous press photo shoots for bands and projects around the Northeast and in New Orleans, as well as shot music, arts, and culture festivals.
- Traveled America on a documentary tour as the photographer and blogger for a group of film-makers documenting and filming eccentric and off-the-grid lifestyles around the country.
Some of my previous clients have included:
Agencies/Creative Studios: Brandsmyth, Harvey|Severance, Sterling Graphics, Tally-Ho! Design Artists/Arts Organizations: Bone Town Theatre, Briscoe Western Art Museum, Burlington City Arts, Lee Anderson/Radio Bean, The New World Manifesto, Northwood Gallery, Richard Erdman Studios, Vermont International Film Festival Musicians: Dino Bravo, Duke Aeroplane, Eric George, Joe Adler, Kat Wright, Mishka, Nico Suave, Sarah Blacker, Tim Bridge (Comedian), Vermont Joy Parade, Yes Ma'am Retail/Packaged Goods: Alison Wonderland Celtic Chutney, Chocolate Hollow (now SCHMILK), Death Before Decaf Cold Brew, Dedalus Wine, Four Quarters Brewing Co., GreenCab, Halyard Brewing Co, Leaf Labs, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Pinbox 3000, Psychedelicatessen, River Pirate Ginger Beer, Wood & Bar Miscellaneous: ArtsRiot Truck Stop, The Flashbulb Institute, Goddard College, The Marvelous Miss Maisie Podcast, Mediation Works, Refined K-9 Dog Training, Store Stork, Thread Magazine
PAST EXPERIENCE:
Itakura Kim Design (IKD)
Graphic Designer
March 2019 – December 2021
San Francisco, CA/Boston, MA
Graphic Designer
March 2019 – December 2021
San Francisco, CA/Boston, MA
- Collaborated with the owners of an award-winning Boston-based architecture and design firm to generate a variety of exhibitions for institutions such as the Clark Art Institute, Denver Art Museum, MIT Museum, Houghton Library at Harvard University, Worcester Arts Museum, Fairbanks Museum, Baker Museum, Boston Federal Reserve, Austen Riggs Center, and more.
- Created dynamic brands for major exhibitions and design necessary graphics, including title walls, large-scale timelines, and outdoor signage.
- Explored creative ways to display varieties of information while working within preexisting guidelines of institution brands.
- Designed and typeset labels, wall chats/section texts, and way-finding signage for galleries and pieces on display.
- Aided in the design of a 100-page book memorializing Timber City, a massive Boston and Washington, D.C. exhibition about the benefits of building with timber instead of steel and concrete.
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Exhibition Graphic Designer (Fixed Term)
June, 2018 – March 2019, November 2019 – March 2020
San Francisco, CA
Exhibition Graphic Designer (Fixed Term)
June, 2018 – March 2019, November 2019 – March 2020
San Francisco, CA
- Worked with the Exhibitions team and Curators to create dynamic graphics for major exhibitions at the de Young and the Legion of Honor museums, including title walls, photo blowups, wallpapers, timelines, and various other elements specific to shows.
- Designed and typeset labels, section texts, and way-finding signage for galleries and pieces on display.
- Assisted the Preparator in label and chat production, as well as cutting and applying vinyl for exhibitions and various needs around the museums.
Sterling Graphics
Project Manager and Graphic Designer, Installer
March 2019 – September 2020
San Francisco, CA
Project Manager and Graphic Designer, Installer
March 2019 – September 2020
San Francisco, CA
- Oversaw projects through the entire process, from original client meetings to design, print, and installation.
- Created graphics for clients ranging from small one-offs to large-scale permanent signage and murals, based on brand guidelines, site surveys, and project specifications.
- Worked with a variety of businesses large and small, such as Nike, Whole Foods, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco International Airport, Public Market, and many more.
- Aided in install of large-scale graphics at a variety of Bay Area locations.
Willington Design + Print
Designer and Screen Printing Press Operator
October, 2017 – June 2018
Williston, VT
Designer and Screen Printing Press Operator
October, 2017 – June 2018
Williston, VT
- Multi-pallet Press Operation (Automatic & Manual) - Prepared multiple screens for printing, aligned multiple-color jobs, loaded and unloaded shirts onto and off of presses, operated press during print runs, prepared and broke down printing jobs on manual and automatic printing presses.
- Pre-Press (Design & Separation) - Worked with clients to create design mockups, adjusted artwork accordingly and created color separations to work specifically for screen printing, created custom artwork for clients.
- Pre-Press (Production) - Maintain screens, operate image-burning equipment, organize and prepare production jobs, and mix printing ink.
Citizen Cider & All Times Sparkling Cider
Art Director
March 2013 – October 2017
Burlington, VT
Art Director
March 2013 – October 2017
Burlington, VT
- Worked directly with owners of a start-up business to develop and produce all digital and printed materials such as branding, product packages, distribution sales materials, posters, banners, promotion materials, vehicle wraps, information graphics and signage, etc.
- Conceptualized and designed an award-winning brand and labels for a variety of hard ciders released in both bottles and cans, as well as designed looks for cases, growlers, glassware, and merchandise.
- Worked alongside the Marketing Director to develop and execute product campaigns to direct consumer focus and boost sales congruent to product releases, seasons, harvest, etc.
- Worked directly with local and non-local printers to print all major marketing and retail projects.
Burlington City Arts
Art Director & Freelance Photographer
February 2009 – September 2010/2016
Burlington, VT
Art Director & Freelance Photographer
February 2009 – September 2010/2016
Burlington, VT
- Worked directly with Communication Director to develop and create all marketing materials for Burlington City Arts and the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts (now the BCA Center).
- Designed all marketing and promotional materials for various gallery exhibitions and special events like the Burlington Quadricentenial and Festival of Fools, plus many others.
- Worked directly with local and non-local printers to print all major marketing projects.
- Conceptualized, designed, and contributed photography to all exhibition catalogues.
- Photographed camp and class programs, as well as events and annual festivals.
SKILLS
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EDUCATION
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
Bachelor of Science – Graphic Design
Graduated December, 2008
Awarded “Best Design Portfolio” of graduating class.
Bachelor of Science – Graphic Design
Graduated December, 2008
Awarded “Best Design Portfolio” of graduating class.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- BCA Community Fund Grants 2021
Panelist
- Best of Design 2020 - The Architect's Newspaper
Winner (IKD) , Exhibition Design & Graphics, The Polaroid Project: At the intersection of Art & Technology
- Best of Year 2020 - Interior Design Magazine
Finalist (IKD), Environmental Graphics & Branding, The Polaroid Project: At the intersection of Art & Technology
- Closed for Installation: Behind the Scenes at de Young and Legion of Honor Museums, September 2020
Contributing Artist, Harvey Milk Photo Center, San Francisco, CA
- HOW In-House Design Awards Winner 2017 - HOW Design
Two-Time Top Ten Winner, Food & Beverage Category
- American Graphic Design Awards 2017 & 2016 - Graphic Design USA Magazine
Three-Time Winner, Package Design & Pantone® Sponsored “Creative Use of Color” Categories - AIGA Vermont Design Awards, 2016
Winner, Citizen Sweet Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Cider Package Design - PechaKucha, November, 2014
Contributor - Thread Magazine, July & November 2012
Contributor, Featured Artist, Issues 6 & 7 - Don’t Drink the Water - Large-Scale Depictions of Life in New Orleans, August 2012
Solo Photography Exhibition - Radio Bean, Burlington, VT - You Rascal, You, October – December 2009
Solo Photography Exhibition - BCA Center Lower Level, Burlington, VT
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