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About
My name is Benjamin Wald. I am a self-driven art director, graphic designer and overall creative enthusiast with 5+ years experience thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure creative environments. I have spent the past 4 years developing a myriad of print, digital, and experiential solutions for healthcare and pharmaceutical brands across the country. My experience includes, but is not limited to: art direction, concept development, strategic planning, layout development & design, corporate identity & collateral materials, logos & brand platforms, direct mail, posters, html/css coding, eNewsletters, iPad & website design.
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Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic DesignUniversity of Wisconsin Milwaukee2005 - 2009
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Experience
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DesignerChicago, ILFeb 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)Work closely with copywriter to produce high-quality print, web and interactive design from concept through execution. Collaborate with copywriter to develop and contribute bold, persuasive, and strategic concepts to new business assignments. Responsible for hands-on creative work and providing art direction to designers and interactive team for a broad range of projects.
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Junior DesignerChicago, ILAug 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 6 months)
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Graphic DesignerWaukesha, WIMay 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years 3 months)Layout, design and production of print materials, including brochures, case studies, product sheets, and sell sheets.
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Layout DesignerReader's DigestGreendale, WIApr 2011 - May 2011 (1 month)Lead layout designer for the Taste of Home Christmas Annual. Responsible for layout of multiple eBook publications. Facilitated image resourcing through in-house media center.
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DesignerNew Berlin, WIMar 2010 - Apr 2011 (1 year 1 month)Collaborated with art directors and designers to develop artwork for a myriad of marketing materials for clients. Assisted Production Manager pre-flight and production files. Mark-up and assemble layouts for creative presentations. Lead organizational manager of corporate case study files and image library.
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Awards
Walter Wildheim Visual Art Scholarship, 2007
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Affiliations
AIGA
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@benwald09, member since 2009
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Following 18
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