My name is Alex Lockwood and I am a graphic and interactive designer living in Cincinnati, OH. I feel that my strengths lie within my problem solving skills and love for typography. I've been working for a solid 5 years now in agencies as well as freelancing full time.
Fast, smart, current and stylish graphic design and art direction.
» EXPERIENCE
Pop Design Works
Cincinnati, OH
Sep 2008
Graphic Design & Art Direction
• Design, development and production in both digital and print media
• Integration into every stage of most major projects
• Planning, art direction, critical thinking
• Conceptualizing, mock-ups, storyboards, wire frames, user experience mapping
• HTML/CSS, AS2 Flash design, programming and animation
• Marketing campaigns, social media, promotions, identities, website development and maintenance
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and traditional illustration mediums
• Knowledge and in-depth experience with Flash, HTML/CSS
• Knowledge and basic experience in After Effects, Drupal CMS
Designed Solutions Group, Inc.
Kettering, OH
Jun 2007 – Mar 2008
Graphic Designer
Designed for print, web and interactive under the art direction of Bryan Strunk and Creative Direction of Roxann Patrick. Produced multiple HTML/CSS websites, flash presentations and print pieces for a variety of clients including GE, P&G and more.
HEISLOCKWOOD (full-time freelance)
Dayton, OH
Mar 2008 – Sep 2008
Freelance Art Director, Graphic Designer and HTML/CSS Web Developer
Worked on various projects with a wide breadth of responsibilities
• Art direction
• Site architecture
• Graphic design
• Website layout
• Catalog layout
• Illustration
• Flash animation
• Flash website development
• HTML/CSS website development
Dayton Daily News (Cox Ohio Publishing)
Dayton, OH
May 2006 – Jun 2007
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer with emphasis on web layout design, marketing, research and new product development for the Online Creative Team.
KFC/A&W Restaurant
Dayton, OH
Jun 2002 – Jun 2006
Shift Leader
Yeah, I used to make fried chicken, but there was a little more to it than that. Worked part-time as a shift leader in food service. Co-managed a shift of 10+ on a near nightly basis. Trained 30+ new employees over 4 years.
» EDUCATION
School of Advertising Art
Kettering, OH
Aug 2004 – May 2006
Associate, Applied Business in Advertising Art
• Portfolio Contest Scholarship recipient
• Perfect Attendance
• Multiple Addy (Dayton) and CSCA (Columbus) awards for student works in design and illustration
• Organized and designed promotional materials for student body events
• Student Council (2 years)
» LANGUAGES
English (Native)
» SKILLS
graphic design, web design, Branding, illustration, Photoshop, art direction, Logo Design, HTML/CSS, Flash (basic)
Cincinnati, OH
Multiple local gold and silver Addy Awards in Dayton, OH 2007 & 2008