Illustration and graphic design.
Jasen Strauss
516.225.7986 + jayslutzkin@gmail.com http://teamjasen.tumblr.com
Experience:
Cherry Stix, Senior Graphic Designer, New York 2010-present
Work directly with design director of toddler to junior clothing line. Lead the creation of all art, including allover prints, T-shirt graphics, and hang tags.
Akademiks, Graphic Designer, New York 2008-2010
Part of a small design team, responsible for the graphic application for junior’s collection. Designed all original art, allover prints, embroideries, trims and any graphics necessary to complete a cohesive range of garments. Sourced trims, worked on tech packs and played a major role in the design process from initial inspiration to final execution.
Massive Revolution, Freelance Graphic Designer, New York 2006-2007 Illustrated graphics for men's urban, street wear line. Artwork has appeared on everything from apparel to company website.
Parigi, Freelance Graphic Designer, New York 2006
Designed graphics for multiple junior, urban brands, including: Apple Bottoms, Baby Phat, and Enyce. Worked on tech packs for all outgoing art to overseas factories.
Lela Rose, Freelance Illustrator, New York 2005
Commissioned to do a fashion illustration for Olympus Fashion Week in association with Lela Rose and W Hotels.
Tuleh, Design Assistant, New York 2004-2005
Involved in all aspects of the garment industry. Worked closely with all departments of a small high-end design house. Sourced fabric and trims, assisted on design projects, communicated with factories and vendors on a daily basis.
DKNY Jeans, Graphic Designer, New York 2003
Created original T-shirt graphics on a freelance basis. Worked on-sight on a variety of projects.
Sweetface, Freelance Graphic Artist, New York2002/2007
Worked with creative director and design team on all graphic design projects. Re-colored prints, designed embroidery and worked on seasonal line sheets.
Education:
Parsons School of Design, New York 1998-2002 BFA- Illustration
New York, NY