Janis Howes
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About
I am a Certified Natural Science Illustrator, and a Graphic Designer. Please visit www.janishowesillustration.com to find out more about my Illustration. My graphic design experience and skills include: Creative use of typography; computer generated illustration; creative use of photographic elements; long document design and layout; clean and effective advertisements.
I have worked with many different types of clients and in-house departments and managed multiple projects effectively. I know how to communicate thoroughly with a variety of print vendors. I have worked as a freelancer and as an in-house graphic designer. I have great respect for good typography.
Creative Experience
• Brochures, newsletters, catalogs, direct mail
• Logos, business collateral, forms
• Web site concept/design, presentations
• Exhibit displays, signage, labels, packaging
Technical Proficiency
• Adobe CS5–InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Acrobat
• Microsoft Office–Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Quark, FreeHand, Web content software
• CD Duplicator, scanners, HP 42" large format printers -
Education
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Dreamweaver and FlashSeattle Central Community College
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Certificate Natural Science IllustrationUniversity of Washington2015 - 2016
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Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Graphic DesignShoreline Community College2002 - 2004
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Experience
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Senior Graphic DesignerSeattle, WASep 2011 - Present (11 years 4 months)Design, production and collaboration for retail advertising and marketing projects. Projects include brochures, print and digital advertisements, weekly, deadline-driven promotional signage and a variety of other weekly and monthly projects. I provide art direction and styling for regular photo shoots, participate in production and marketing meetings, and assist with technical and equipment help when needed. I work as part of a team and independently, depending on the need.
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Graphic DesignerKent, WAOct 2009 - Sep 2011 (1 year 11 months)Successful development of marketing and collateral pieces for a small international diagnostic laboratory. Projects included rebranding campaign and redesign of logo, design and creation of corporate collateral materials and product brochures and booklets. Managed design and pre-press for all print marketing pieces, vendor relations, bid process, purchase orders and press checks. Organized work with freelancers, videographers and Web site developers, and provided consistent Web content management. Performed daily layout and prepress tasks or re-orders and new projects. Accomplishments: * Integrated company-wide new brand design and strategy * Art-directed redesign of 14 client brochures and managed editing of all content * Initiated and coordinated recycling project which reduced waste and enhanced revenues
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Graphic Arts TechnicianKirkland, WAOct 1999 - Dec 2008 (9 years 2 months)Efficiently created marketing, informational and advertising materials from concept to final printed piece in a busy marketing department, including large tradeshow displays, presentations for executive staff meetings, class schedules and catalogs. Stayed true to the college brand and vision. Served as college photographer both in studio and at events. Skilled at pre-press, photo manipulation and vendor relations. Accomplishments: * Earned four industry advertising awards recognizing achievement in outstanding design * Developed a new file management system that streamlined new and archived job files.
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Graphic Designer/PartnerFlash GraphicsSeattle, WA1996 - 2001 (5 years)Managing partner of a large format digital printing business. As the lead designer, managed all creative client projects and daily operations. Met with clients, set up timelines, delivered completed jobs. Ran the large format inkjet printer and laminator. Clients included Travis Design, Macabe Associates, Onyx Software, and Cody Publishing & Design.
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Graphic DesignerTrowbridge-Howes GraphicsSeattle, WA1991 - 1996 (5 years)Specialized in creating collateral, marketing pieces and illustration for small businesses and non-profits. Clients included Kleos Corporation, Health Information Services, Thornton Creek Alliance, Paramount Park Neighborhood Group, Ballard Marine Service, Dupuis-Schwimmer LLP, Normed, Pacific Printing & Imaging, SpaceLabs Medical, Inc., and Town Graphics.
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Pre-press TechnicianAdvertising CenterRedmond, WA1990 - 1991 (1 year)Efficiently and effectively handled paste-up, stat camera and plate burning for the printing department.
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Photo Typositor Department ManagerThe Type GallerySeattle, WA1984 - 1989 (5 years)Managed and led the Photo Typositor department setting type by hand and supervising 2-3 employees. Clients included The Boeing Company, Ehrig & Associates, Tim Girvin and Marquand Books.
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Awards
24th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards-2008, Class Schedule, Bronze
23rd Annual Admissions Advertising Awards-2007, Newsletter, Gold
22nd Annual Admissions Advertising Awards-2006, Catalog, Bronze
5th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards-2007, Logo, Bronze -
Affiliations
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators-Northwest
CPSA, Colored Pencil Society of America, Seattle, WA -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@jthDesign, member since 2009
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Following 10
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Followers 7
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