Master of Fine Arts & Graphic Design
2015 - 2016 — Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Focused on visual systems, typography, and digital product design. Thesis on small-studio websites that owners can update themselves.
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Alex Smith
Designer and developer with 3+ years of experience creating websites, identities, and digital materials from first concept to launch. I write the pages before I design them, and I leave the texts in files the client can edit.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts & Graphic Design
2010 - 2014 — Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Foundation in print, branding, and interactive design. Workshops in photography and editorial layout.
Evening course — HTML & CSS
2014 — Cooper Union outreach, New York, NY
Practical front-end for designers who ship their own sites.
Professional Experience
Senior graphic design specialist
2019 - Present — Experion, New York, NY
- Lead design and production for web and print campaigns
- Coordinate a small design team across client projects
- Review work for quality, consistency, and deadlines
- Plan production budgets for mid-size campaigns
- Write content outlines so developers are not guessing the pages
Graphic design specialist
2017 - 2018 — Stepping Stone Advertising, New York, NY
- Created logos, brochures, presentations, and ads
- Managed several projects at once under tight timelines
- Advised clients on the right visual direction
- Prepared monthly design proposals for account teams
Junior designer
2016 - 2017 — Studio Lane, Brooklyn, NY
- Supported senior designers on identity and web projects
- Prepared image sets and simple landing pages
- Attended client reviews and took notes for the next pass