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Keep building and achieve a successful career in graphic design.
Broaden my area of expertise mastering next CAD and high-end 3D
modeling/rendering programs.
Skill
Proficient in Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS, Quark X Press, Flash MX
on Mac or PC platforms.
Besides graphic design, extended knowledge in photo retouching,
upgrading, color correcting, photo manipulation, photo realistic
digital airbrushing and illustration.
Team player, versatile, fast learner and flexible, problem solver.
Adapt easily to new environments, ideas or procedures.
Dedicated to excellence.
Read, write, and speak in both US English and French.
Experience (USA)
Graphic Designer Freelance (Pixel'n Pen, San Diego, California)
1998-2003
= Development of 120 pieces of furnishing digitally built in Illustrator,
Photoshop and Dimensions, from conceptual sketches to technical
drawings and photo realistic 3D rendering, for Parenti-Clark Inc.
= Product development for FIGI Graphics (giftware, ornamental home
and garden accessories www.figi.net). Working as a team with
Creative Directors, I developed from concept to final artwork and
prototype many items in their catalog: candle holders, metal garden
sculptures, stakes, treillisses, photo and mirror frames, windmills,
nightlights, birdhouses and feeders.
Creative assignment with important engineering duties, to reach the
best quality/production cost ratio.
Worked with metal artists, providing them with digital templates
of my designs to run a CAD-driven plasma cutter system.
= Digital photo-realistic illustrations for The Gable Group.
= Digital photo illustration, magazine cover for Discovering San Diego
(www.discoversd.com).
= Photo retouching for Paris Photolab (www.parisphoto.com).
= Designed logo, T-Shirt illustration and CD covers for local
band Beyond Blue (http://beyondbluemusic.com/merch.shtml)
and Howard Duncan (jazz pianist).
Art Director (Webster & Associates, Vista, California)
(www.websterdesigngroup.com)
1994-1997
Duties: from concept to final artwork for logos, corporate ID's,
brochures, catalogs, annual reports, flyers, packaging, displays.
Digital photo-realistic airbrush illustration, technical drawings.
In charge of all digital photo retouching, upgrading, compositing,
color correcting/adjustment.
Photo shoot art direction, follow-up in production and printing.
Partners: Sea World, Revlon (watches), Time Tech International
(Seiko watches), Eaton Leonard (automated metal pipe benders),
GCE engineering, KROQ FM Los Angeles, DEI (Viper car alarms),
Sundance spas, BBQ's Galore, Dickies, NAI (nutrition).
Experience (France)
Art Director (Cultural Affairs Department - Melun)
2003-Present
In charge, from concept to final artwork, of all printed material
(posters, flyers, programs, invitations) to advertise cultural events
(concerts, theater plays, exhibitions, civic events) happening in a
major suburban district south of Paris.
Art Director (Ateliers Janjac, Paris - www.janjac-image.fr)
1992-1993
Duties: organize and supervise the production for a high-end digital
photo retouch studio (Silicon Graphics+LVT system). In charge of
estimates and invoices, liaison and client advisor.
Works for Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Chrysler France, Saint-Gobain.
Creative Director (Galaxie Design Studio, Paris)
1990-1991
Duties: in charge of the artists staff. Work from concept to
production on ads, brochures, catalogs, flyers, posters, newsletters,
corporate ID's. Clients: European Space Agency, M6 TV channel,
Sopexa (food & wine export), Saupiquet (canned foods).
Graphic Designer (Groupe Design MBD, Paris - www.mbd-design.fr)
1988-1990
Duties: take control from concept to production of 150 information
posters for a permanent exhibition at the EDF's Research Center
(National Gas & Electric Company). Work as a team directly with EDF
searchers and engineers, contract and supervise typesetters,
illustrators, photolabs. Artwork also for packaging designs and labels
for Jacques Vabre (coffee), Valrhona (major French chocolate
manufacturer), Barilla (Italian pasta and sauces).
Graphic Designer Freelance (Paris)
1980-1988
Principal budget: Kraft/General Foods France (Tang, Kool Aid,
Maxwell, Legal coffee, Hollywood gum, Krema candies.
Duties: development to final production, adaptation for promotions,
for label designs, packaging, flyers, ads. Airbrush photo realistic
illustrations. Mock up of 3 dimensional prototypes of packaging,
products and displays. Contract and supervise photographers
color separators and printers, ensure follow-up and quality control.
Studio Manager (Cato Johnson France, Paris)
1975-1979
Duties: organize, prepare, distribute and supervise production of all
final artwork. Refine all projects from layout to completion, in a fast
paced environment. Contract and supervise typesetters, darkroom
camera work, photo labs, freelance artists.
Budgets: Chrysler France (Omni catalogs), Bel (dairy products),
French Railways.
Design Studio Manager (SNIP, Toulon)
1973-1975
Duties: in charge of page layout, logo design. Supervise production
staff and in-house typesetters and printers.
Graphic Designer (OTUA, La Defense http://www.otua.org)
1969-1973
Duties: take from concept to final artwork high-end catalogs,
brochures, flyers, technical illustrations, logos, intended to promote
steel product based construction. Work as a team with architects
and engineers. Supervise typesetters, photographers, production
staff and printers.
