Coroflot

Resume

IRIS CHEN
Artist and Designer http://coroflot.com/irischen
Email: iris.faye.chen@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Art + Design (2004 - 2009)
College of Design
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695


EXPERIENCE

NCSU Art to Wear Show Designer (April 2008)
Creating a line of garments, organizing models and planning the stage show.
www.ncsuarttowear.com

Marbles Kids Museum Guest Artist and Speaker (2008)
201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Educating children on Japanese culture and artwork. Working with children to help them draw their own characters.
Contact: 919.834.4040
www.marbleskidsmuseum.org

Animazement/EGAO Non-profit Artists Alley Coordinator (2007 - Present)
Art Director (2009 - Present)
Coordinating and organizing artists for the Artists Alley and direction of artwork for website and print media.
www.animazement.org

McRay Studios Senior Studio Assistant (2004 - Present)
ArtSpace Visual Arts Center, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Promotional graphic design, organizational duties, handling phone calls, hanging gallery, and general labor.
Artist: Eric McRay
919.838.0755
www.mcraystudios.com


EXHIBITIONS + PUBLICATIONS

F*X*T Magazine Illustrator (April 2011)
Illustration featured in April 2011 issue.
www.fixit-mag.com

Art to Wear 2009 Graphic Designer (April 2009)
Winning design for Art to Wear Show. Designs published on invitations, t-shirts, promotional goods and website.
www.ncsuarttowear.com

Convention Artist
Attending comic conventions and anime conventions to independently sell and promote artwork.
Past Exhibitions: Otakon, San Diego Comic-Con, Dragoncon, Katsucon, Animazement, Nekocon, New York Anime Festival, Anime Weekend Atlanta, Anime USA, Anime Boston


SOFTWARE
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe InDesign CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel)


EMPLOYMENT

Sony Network Entertainment Contract Asset Artist (March 2011 - Present)
989 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA
Designing graphic content for the PlayStation Network.

Boys and Girls Club Fine Art Teacher (January 2011 - March 2011)
701 N. Raleigh Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27610
Creating activities for children ranging from elementary to high school that will enhance their experience in fine arts in an after school program.
Director: Erin Mitchell
Contact: 919.821.9191

Ludoko Studios Concept Artist (August 2007 - Present)
Creating character designs and brainstorming story development to create games from the ground up.
Owner: Michael Lee
Contact: 919.889.0862
www.ludoko.com

Borders Bookstore Merchandising and Bookseller (November 2009 - March 2011)
1751 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511
Customer Service and creating or changing displays to match visual standards.
Manager: Kelly Greene
Contact: 919.469.1930
www.borders.com

Anthropologie Sales Associate (March 2010 - March 2011)
8030 Renaissance Pkwy, #H-815, Streets At Southpoint, Durham, NC 27713-8278
Customer service and adhering to and maintaining visual standards in the retail space.
Manager: Ryan
Contact: 919.544.6238
www.anthropologie.com

Regency Office Products Junior Graphic Designer (Jan 2008 - Aug 2008)
Creating and editing print materials for clients. Branding, typesetting, and maintaining print standards.
5505 Creedmoor Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
Senior Graphic Designer: Renee McHugh
Contact: 919.818.1690
www.regencyofficeproducts.com

PurpleSky Magazine Junior Graphic Designer (2007 - 2008)
Designing magazine spreads and artwork for the magazine's intended audience.
Senior Graphic Designer: Leisl Shrader
Contact: leisl@remixdesign.ws
www.purpleskymagazine.com