Shaun Strack

Graphic/Interactive Designer

I am a recent graduate from College for Creative Studies in Detroit and am currently living and working the Detroit area.

Resume

Education

09.06 – 12.09
College of Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

08.2003 – 05.2006
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Associates in Graphic Design


Work Experience

Campbell-Ewald.
Digital Media Art Director
Design and concept work on promotions and campaigns for clients including Chevrolet, Ghirardelli, Kaiser-Permanente, and Chicken of the Sea.

Organic Inc.
Web Design
Worked on the design and production for the launch of
the Ram brand and Commercial Vehicles site, and the
redesign of Dodge.com.

McCann Erickson Woldgroup
Web Design and Production
Design and layout of web portion of campaigns for GMC
Automotive group special retail events as well as design
and direction of CGI for for rich-media ads.


Internships
05.2009 – 08.2009
Microsoft
User Experience Designer
Worked on a forward-looking design problem of
scalability in user experience and interface design.
Explored possibilities in bridging gaps in application
usability between mutliple devices and modes of input.

01.2009 – 05.2009
Anchor Bay Entertainment (Starz Media)
Graphic Design Intern
Designed a range of print material for consumer and
retail advertisement, retail display, theatrical and
promotional posters for various films, childrens shows
and fitness franchises.

05.2008 – 12.2008
Brand Labs
Graphic Design Intern
Designed and produced websites for a variety of clients
including Ricky’s NYC, The Red Hat Society, and National
Geographic. Required the ability to understand and
work with client requests as well as fulfillment of
projects in a timely manner.


Skills
Mac and Windows OS, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash,
Dreamweaver, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere,
Photography, Interface and User Experience Design,
Video Editing


Extracurricular
Conferences
Flash In The Can: PAUSE - 2008
Workshops
Labor vs. Work with Kelli Miller - 2008

Location

Detroit, MI

Specialties

  • Interaction Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Print

Experience

2 years

Awards

Student project featured on design ignites change. (http://www.designigniteschange.org/projects/146-plant-grow-eat-love) Semifinalist in Microsoft's Imagine Cup 2008.