Rick Messer

Graphic/Web Designer

I am a freelance graphic/web designer. I am currently designing websites, print advertisements, marketing collateral, flash projects, and new logos for marketing firms, non-profits, churches, businesses and bands.

Resume

Rick Messer | 3271 E 103rd PL #1303, Thornton, Colorado 80229 | 303.710.9889

Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Colorado
(2007)

Experience
Five years professional freelance experience in web design and print.
Kept superb business relationships with clients throughout career
Created and maintained multiple websites for small and large businesses
Designed websites and merchandise for bands and various establishments over the past five years.

Work History
Denver VIP LLC
•Developed magazine ads, flyers, brochures, and stationery for concierge service.
•Collaborated during brainstorming meetings.
•Conceptualized campaigns to solidify company image and messages.

Webkit
•Headed creative department
•Worked with clients budgets and timelines to deliver custom, unique design within specs of project
•Wrote and followed creative briefs based on clients' needs and stated desires
•Website design with strong collaboration with website production
•Work included website design, Logo design/re-design, Custom Flash design, Print/Ad design

Skills
HTML and CSS
Professionally trained in multiple web-editing and graphic design programs such as:
Adobe software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver
Other skills include:
Photography
Custom Music Scoring

Location

Denver, CO

Specialties

  • Print
  • Interaction Design
  • Motion Graphics

Experience

5 years

Awards

Best Portfolio - 2007 Portfolio Review (Art Institute of Colorado) Work shown in 2006 Art Director’s Club of Denver student award art show 3.9 GPA maintained throughout college career Multiple Dean’s List recognitions

Affiliations

AIGA, Art Directors Club of Denver