chaidi design: March 2009

Experience

April 08 — November 08
Art Director // Sw!tch Studio // Tempe, AZ
Worked on several publication redesigns. Art directed four separate publications. Came up with new design concepts for TechConnect Magazine, launched the new edition in Summer of 2008. Worked with client to produce a high-end brand identity for Prime Living Magazine. Designed and launched several web sites. Created multiple logo designs and corporate identities. Juggled many different client projects and demographics, from wealth and luxury to technology, urban lifestyle to university students.

November 06 — April 08
Art Director Racket Magazine + Lead Designer 944 Magazine // 944 Media // Scottsdale, AZ
Designed and oversaw all creative for Racket Magazine from
conception, created national advertisements, managed multiple clients efficiently, worked extensive hours in an incredibly fast-paced environment, created environmental signs, artistically designed murals, created t-shirts and other 944 materials, managed / designed three separate 200+ page publications a month, logo design, corporate / event branding, designed large format environment signs for events, gained extensive magazine layout experience, received two promotions while employed with company.

August 04 — November 06
Graphic Designer // Spark Design // Tempe, AZ
Manage and balance multiple projects independently, developed strong time management skills, worked on advertising campaigns, direct mail pieces, event signs, package design, gained intensive brochure and book layout experience, work within a group to develop concepts, managed internal paper department, logo design and corporate branding, participated in client presentation and proposals.

August 03 — April 05
Graphic Designer + Teacher Assistant // Collins College // Tempe, AZ
Create advertising and promotional pieces for career services,
develop in-house signage for student services, design event posters, flyers, advertising, direct mail, logo design. Obtained marketing skills, review and edit content. Assisted students in software programs, such as Illustrator, Photoshop and QuarkXpress, InDesign, tutored students, promoted to Graphic Designer.

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