Julian Gelvezon

Julian Gelvezon: Web/Graphic Designer

Experienced web and graphic designer since 2002. Specializes in web design, interface design, banner advertising and print design. Bilingual English/French.

Resume

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

_Freelance Web Designer | Graphic Designer | Production Artist_
01/2002 — Present
Independent Professional

- Designed, created and produced HTML/CSS sites and brand identity systems.
- Customized WordPress template according to client specifications.
- Responsible for design concept through to final production, art direction of creative assets and managing client expectations.

_Web Designer_
10/2002 — 10/2008
LetsTalk, San Francisco, CA
E-Commerce, Wireless Industry
- Developed and produced user interface design concepts for HTML/CSS web pages and promotional graphics according to primary site and affiliate brand guidelines.
- Implemented enhanced features to design, content and functionality to meet marketing requirements.
- Produced marketing emails, promotional graphics and splash pages to improve sales for high-traffic affiliates including Alltel, BlackBerry/RIMM, MyPoints, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, T-Mobile and Walmart.
- Collaborated with marketing team, designers and web producers to develop promotional campaigns and suggest enhancements.
- Updated primary site and affiliate site content for accuracy.
- Tested code for cross-browser compatibility.
- Design team was recognized by marketing team for exemplary work.
- Skills used: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, some Flash.

_Web Production Artist_
05/2001 — 10/2002
Green Home, San Francisco, CA
Environmental Retailer

- Produced and updated seasonal promotional graphics and HTML content.
- Assisted with production of monthly online newsletter.
- Updated content to meet the business needs of a growing enterprise and to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborated with CEO to suggest new ideas.
- Diagnosed and reported content, functionality and performance issues.
- Supported daily web production requests with quick turnaround times.
- Skills used: Dreamweaver, HomeSite, Photoshop and ImageReady.


EDUCATION
B.A., Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles

City College of San Francisco: Multimedia Studies Certificate, May 2005

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Written and spoken: English, French, basic Italian

Location

San Francisco, CA

Specialties

  • Interaction Design
  • Print

Experience

7 years

Awards

Published photographer at SFGate.com; participate in group photography exhibits in San Francisco Bay Area.