skills
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
BLENDER
AFTEREFFECTS
HTML
ACROBAT
BRIDGE
LIGHTROOM
MAC OS
Abilities
Creative Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Print Making
Photography
Sketching
Crafting
Work Experience
Z-MAN GAMES
Graphic Designer
December 2017 – Current: Roseville, Minnesota
Responsible for the graphic treatment of a variety of Z-Man’s products and studio materials. Design fun, engaging, functional, and thematic graphics that compliment commissioned art and align with the studio’s vision and goals
Work collaboratively with other creative professionals to create new and exciting visual aesthetics for products
Design concepts, graphics, and layouts for products as needed, including components, packaging, marketing materials, ect.
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material
Work closely with game developers to meet project milestones
Interface with the Asmodee NA Production team, abide by their processes, and provide them with production-ready materials
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them in a timely manner
Attend regular meetings to discuss current and future projects and engage positively in technique/training/critique sessions
ASmodee North America
Marketing Graphic Designer
April 2014 – December 2017: Roseville, Minnesota
Design engaging, thematic graphics that promote, inform, and generate excitement about Asmodee NA’s products
Coordinate with international teams to create and maintain cross-continental marketing campaigns
Concept and design company websites with Asmodee North America’s web development team
Produce company website graphics, social media content, animated video clips, and consumer facing email campaigns
Design large convention graphics, tournament prizes, print advertisements, and catalog layouts
Plan, design, refine, and submit graphic design solutions under tight deadlines
Collaborate with team members and work independently to handle multiple projects at a time
Work closely with in-house and outsourced print production to ensure quality print color, material choice, and cost value
(This position was previously under Fantasy Flight Games until the marketing department merged with Asmodee North America in January 2016)
FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
Marketing Graphic Design Internship
July 2013 – October 2013: Roseville, Minnesota
Worked with the marketing team and interdepartmentally to meet time-sensitive deadlines
Created a variety of print and web-related advertisements
Attended and demonstrated games at Gen Con
Education
THE ART INSTITUTES
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
Associate of Applied Science:
Graphic Design
June 2015: Minneapolis, MN
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
TWIN CITIES
Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience
June 2012: Minneapolis, MN