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Designer/Art Director at Ketchum Public Relations

Akasha S. Hodge

Philadelphia, PA
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    Akasha S. Hodge is a Philadelphia-based, NYC-bred Art Director and Graphic Designer. He specializes in directing, designing and developing high-impact branding, compelling digital/print work, and responsive design to enable companies and organizations to visually execute their brand, marketing and creative endeavors. As a Designer, he provides brands with integrated digital solutions to engage, inform and entertain consumers with the goal of building relationships. As an Art Director, he creates concepts and communicates creative elements in a practical language, developing deliverables with a creative vision that is solid and seamless.

    Akasha’s greatest and most invaluable strength is his versatility as a designer. His ability to take on a variety of diverse projects and styles has led him into many different industries, such as advertising, public relations, beauty, music & entertainment, insurance, pharma, food & beverage, fashion, retail, and nonprofits. He has worked professionally for seven years, and is currently self-employed as a full-time freelancer.

    Please direct all questions, comments and job inquiries via e-mail to: [email protected]

  • Education
    • Associate Computer Graphic Design (Print)
      MWCC
      2004 - 2006
      High Honors for three consecutive terms, GPA 3.85, Multiple 1st and 2nd place awards for Graphic Design
  • Experience
    • Freelance Art Director {Digital + Print}
      Ketchum Public Relations
      New York, NY
      Sep 2011 - Present (14 years 9 months)
      • Art direction, creative strategy, content development and design within internal teams of creative directors, strategists, developers, copywriters and interactive designers

      • Deliverables include infographic/data visualization, full/micro sites, social media initiatives, mobile apps, collateral and print media

      • Manage a team of junior and freelance designers

      Clients
      Fedex / IKEA / Mastercard / JP Morgan Chase / Gillette / Verizon / P&G / Frito-Lay / Vita Coco
    • Freelance Creative / Art Director / Graphic Designer
      AKASHA MEDIA
      Philadelphia, PA
      Aug 2006 - Present (19 years 10 months)
      Art Direction • Design • Creative Strategy • Consulting • Content Development

      • Delivering outstanding digital/interactive/print initiatives & deliverables across a multitude of platforms

      • Igniting award-winning campaigns and increasing revenue, while ensuring the usefulness, usability, consistency, brand relevance, and functionality of the finished product

      • Keeping current with pop culture, trends and technologies to deliver a quality product that produces big results for my clients brand recognition, relevance and ability to stand apart from their competition

      Agencies:
      Gotham / SS+K / Concentric / FITCH / Ketchum / Global Hue

      Fields/industries:
      Advertising / Public Relations / Beauty / Fashion / Pharma / Music & Entertainment, Insurance / Retail / Non-Profits / etc
    • Senior Graphic Designer {Digital + Print}
      Ricky's NYC
      New York, NY
      2009 - 2010 (1 year)
      • Responsible for overseeing/designing content for RICKYSNYC.com’s online store, which saw a spike in traffic upon its re-launch

      • Monthly execution and conception of all in-store promotional materials & signage for 23 store locations, including indoor/outdoor advertising
    • Mid-Level Freelance Graphic Designer, Production
      MetLife
      New York, NY
      Oct 2007 - Mar 2008 (5 months)
      • Executed marketing collateral for MetLife’s Auto & Home brand

      • Worked closely with Studio Manager & Account Manager to meet tight deadlines, follow client direction and multi-task to deliver projects from start to finish
  • Skills
    • Advertising
    • Art Direction
    • Graphic Design
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