Lead Designer, Illustrator
For more than 10 years, John Cole has been spreading his wings across art and design genres to bring clients and the everyday viewer, exciting visuals that suit their needs. Having started his professional career in the ski and bike sport industry and progressing into more corporate waters, John is very confident that if you find his style agreeable, working together with you on requirements and timeline, he can accommodate your project, from mild to wild.
Resume
Employment History
• McDATA Corporation / Brocade (2/02 to 7/07)
- Marketing Designer - handling all corporate print materials
- Ads, Web Design and Graphics, HTML email, Lite Interactive Presentations, Brochures, Corporate Packages and Collateral, Digital Photography, Illustration, Product Packaging, PowerPoint Presentations, Project Sourcing, Vendor and Freelance Relations, Marketing Strategies
• IdeaSource Creative Marketing (12/99 to 2/02)
- Designer/Illustrator
- Ads, Website Design, Brochures, Corporate Packages, Book Layout, Digital Photography, Illustration, POS, Product Packaging, Project Sourcing, Client Relations, Marketing Strategies
• Desrosiers Advertising (3/99 to 12/99)
- Junior Designer/Illustrator
- Ads, Catalogs, Web Design, Illustration, POS, Photo Touch-Ups, Project Sourcing, Client and Vendor Relations
• Spyder Active Sports, Inc. (7/96 to 11/98)
- Designer/Illustrator
- Catalogs, Brochures, Illustration, Technical Presentations, POS, Project Sourcing, Vendor Relations
Additional Work as a Designer / Illustrator
• d.b.a FreshFishGraffix (9/93 to present)
- Magazine Layout for Railmodel Journal (4/99 to present)
- Postcards & Posters for Hannah Kahn Dance Co. (2/00 to 12/03)
- Promotional Advertising, Brochures, Logos, Technical Illustration, In-Store Graphics and Signage, Presentation Graphics, T-Shirt Designs, Photo Touch-Ups, CD Packaging, Murals, Odd Jobs
Location
Erie, CO
Specialties
- Art Direction
- Illustration
Experience
15+ yearsEducation
Website
www.soulswirl.com
