Charles Gniech

Teaching all courses within the Graphic Design curriculum. Student Program Advisor and Advisor of the AIGA JJC Student Group for Design

Working with organizations motivate and inspire design staff, concept new product options, or produce media for a new approach to an already established brand. Past clients include: Music Direct, Edward Don, Allen Brothers, Eco-Technologies, The Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, and GB Affiliates.

Instructed a diverse student population pursuing Bachelor's degrees in Graphic Design, Advertising, Web Design, Game Design, Animation and Foundations. Taught 3-4 courses per term with additional committee and task force work: Co-Chair, Academic Affairs Review Committee Corporate Curriculum Committee Various Interview Committees / Directors, Deans 2 terms on the Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Committee

Responsible for the look and image of all materials, most significantly, the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog. Co-created with the Head of Merchandising to place products and paginate the twenty to twenty-five catalogs produced annually. * Project Conception * Layout & Design * Photo Direction * Final color approval of all printed pieces * Hiring and management of design staff

Fine Art / Graphic Design

Began as a part time business venture and emerged into a full time position promoting such clients as Black & Decker, Camden Partners International, and The Meetinghouse Companies * Concept through production of advertising campaigns * Promotional and corporate identity programs * Management of freelance designers, copywriters and photographers.

Duties of this position included the conception and production of advertising campaigns promoting such clients as Shaxted, Robert Vance and JMB Urban Development Corporation. These campaigns included materials ranging from ROP ads to four and five-color catalogs. Materials produced included catalogs for the 900 North Michigan Shops, Oakbrook Center and Stratford Square. * Concept and Design * Model Selection * Direction of Photography * Final Press Checks

Designed a variety of promotional materials including catalogs, brochures, books and direct mail solicitations for the artists represented by Dyansen Corporation