Art Director
Kim Smith is a Florida-based art director with 13 years experience in the graphic design, marketing and publishing industry. She has strong knowledge of corporate identity/branding and marketing solutions. She has successfully collaborated with copywriters, photographers, illustrators and web development teams to produce various types of media projects. A skilled multi-tasker, she is able to to manage projects and budgets while meeting tight deadlines.
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CONTACT
239.826.3710 • kim@blueturtlegraphics.net
EXPERIENCE
Responsible for overall concept, direction, design and production of printed pieces, such as direct mail, postcards, brochures, corporate identity, newsletters, CD covers, newspaper and magazine ads, posters, billboards, sales center displays and signage for various clients
• Designed projects using four-color, multiple inks, spot dull and gloss varnishes, foils, embossed effects, die cuts and specialty papers
• Coordinated with different printing companies, service bureaus and vendors to ensure quality finished pieces; attended press checks when needed
Blue Turtle Graphics, Owner/Art Director
WCI Communities, Inc., Art Director
Gulf Coast Printing, Electronic Preflight/Prepress
Kleier Communications, Graphic Designer
ACCENT Marketing Services, L.L.C., Graphic Designer
The Cobb Group, A Division of Ziff Davis Publishing, Graphic Designer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Art, concentration in graphic design and photography, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Graduation date: May 1995
SKILLS
QuarkXPress 6.5, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3, Acrobat CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, CSS, Microsoft Office, Mac OS (up to Leopard).
Excellent technical troubleshooting skills. General photography skills.
Location
Estero, FL
Specialties
- Art Direction
Experience
10+ yearsEducation
University of LouisvilleAwards
Silver ADDY Award IABC/PRSA Landmarks of Excellence Award CASE-Kentucky Awards Program
Website
www.blueturtlegraphics.net
