Jawsh Smyth, Artist, Illustrator, Designer in Los Angeles, CA

About

Art Director + Designer + Artist

Jawsh is an inventive creator boasting a unique mix of digital and traditional skills in design and art that result in expressive, colorful and refined results across a wide range of mediums and media.

Whether it's establishing an aesthetic direction for a responsive website, rendering compelling imagery and narrative for marketing, or distilling the essence of a brand into a crystallized identity, Jawsh is a holistic craftsman, dedicated to the propagation of artful process and fun exploration, while infusing a human voice and elegant touch to all projects in an increasingly complex and technological world.

Specialties:

• Art Direction & Graphic Design

• Interactive Design, UX/UI, Online Advertising

• Identity Design, Branding and Re-Branding

• Motion Design and Interactive Animation

• Print and Editorial Design

• Music Packaging, Key Art and Silkscreen Posters

• Digital and Handmade Illustrations

• Signage and Environmental Design

* Apparel Graphics

• Photography, Image Curation, Color-Retouching

• Project Management, Creative Strategy, Brainstorming

Education

BA Graphic Design

University of California, Los Angeles

1995 - 2000

Design major
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Design

Lorenzo de' Medici School of Art & Science

1998 - 1998

Florence, Italy; Study Abroad; 1998.

Experience

Art Director

Live Nation

Apr 2012 - Present (14 years 2 months)

• Art direction and UI/UX design of interactive products, responsive sites and sponsorship promotions for new branding and innovation endeavors.
• Design and development of graphics for various media applications including video and mobile.
Art Director

Runstrong

Apr 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 7 months)

• Art Direction, Design and Development of Websites, Online Ads and Branding for Non-Profits, Education, Video Games, Sports, Retail, Fashion and Technology Companies.
• Conceptualization, development, and design of identities, branding, and campaigns for print ads, brochures, booklets, packaging and other marketing collateral.
• Project management of online and print projects, including planning and press-checks.
Freelance Art Director

Infinite ZZZ

Jun 2007 - Apr 2011 (3 years 10 months)

· Art direction and original design for clients in the arts, entertainment, consumer goods, and non-profits.
· Development and execution of brand identities, motion, packaging, print collateral and websites.
· Print and Interactive Project Management

http://www.zazzle.com/infinite_zzz
Art Director

FIJI Water

Apr 2006 - May 2007 (1 year 1 month)

· Art direction and design of marketing collateral, i.e. brochures, sell-sheets, apparel, and POS displays.
· Art direction and design of events collateral, i.e. invitations, videos, cards, gifts, posters, and signage.
· Logo refinement of corporate mark, management of brand style guide and packaging production.
· Development and execution of internal and B2B corporate communications, i.e. newsletters, powerpoint presentations, and product catalogs.
Graphic Designer

United Way of Greater Los Angeles

Feb 2005 - Apr 2006 (1 year 2 months)

· Art direction and design of publications such as annual reports and sociology reports.
· Art direction and design of events collateral, i.e. invitations, posters, media banners, and signage.
· Design and development of marketing collateral, print ads, newsletters and information materials.
· Management of freelance designers, illustrators, project schedules, and budgets.
Graphic Designer

House of Blues

Feb 2002 - Aug 2004 (2 years 6 months)

· Conceptualization, development, and design of program identities and marketing campaigns.
· Design and production of print collateral, internet graphics, and motion graphics commercials.
· Design and development of retail graphics, apparel design, illustrations, and product proposals.
· Management of freelance designers & brand enforcement
· Evolution of brand aesthetics and style guides.
Graphic Designer

MediaWebcast

Sep 2000 - Jan 2001 (4 months)

· Assisted Art Director with creating original designs for Action Sports content in print, web and video.
· Designed corporate communications including stationery system and presentations.

Awards

AIGA Award of Excellence in Music Packaging, 2001

American Graphic Design Award for Invitation Design, 2005

Affiliations

AIGA

Skills

Elsewhere on the Web

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@Jawsh, member since 2008

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Jawsh Smyth

Branded Environments Project Manager

Industrial Designer, Packaging – Lead