JohnMichael Arcella

Packaging/Graphic Designer

BFA Packaging Design graduate

Resume

Design Skills
• Proficient in Adobe Suite CS4 Photoshop,
Illustrator, Indesign.
• Strong conceptual skills.
• Ability to Render ideas from start to finish.
• Strong sketch renderings as well as digital renderings.
• Strong illustration skills.
• Ability to do clean layouts as well as urban.
• Experienced in designing for print as well as screen printing.
• Versatility in design style.
• Experienced in shooting photography with Nikon D200

Freelance Graphic Designer 2004-present
• Design of press kit for Launch Media Group.
• Identity and photography for Sol Artz Jewelry
• Identity and photography for Domestic Holding Inc.
• Comprehensives for MZB brand.
• Design of Logo for Wolfe Consultant agency.
• Design of Logo, photography for FMA magazine.
• Photography for Sohn-Up merchandise web site.
• Screen printing for Randy Quinones of 1Souldesigns.com
• Design of T-shirt for Marra Greenberg


EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Packaging Design May 2010


Associate in Applied Science, Communication Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, Cum Laude May 2008


EXPERIENCE
Swerve Inc
Packaging Design Jan 2010-present

Union Settlement, Teen Program & Bridges Program 2006-2009
Position: Art & Design Activity specialist
Duties: Teach art and design, silk screening t-shirts, mural painting, graphic design, breakdancing, and photography.

Location

NEW YORK, NY

Specialties

  • Packaging
  • Illustration
  • Print

Awards

Dean's list 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Graduated cum laude

Affiliations

AIGA