Illustrator, Graphic Designer

Kelly Chilton

Washington, D.C., DC

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Hello! I am a Graphic Designer whose studied around the globe for new experiences and inspiration. I love working with design and all aspects of the creative field, not afraid to get hands on with a new program or an X-Acto knife! My work explores a wide variety of styles, subjects, and mediums both for print and web. I am always learning and am passionate about illustration and design!

Specialties: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, ActionScript 3.0
Education
- M.Des. Graphic Design
  
  Glasgow School of Art
  
  2010 - 2012
- BFA Graphic Design
  
  State University of New York College at Oswego
  
  2005 - 2009
Experience
- Freelance Design
  
  KC
  
  May 2007 - Present (19 years 1 month)
  
  Illustration and design for clients implementing print and web resources. Conceive identity and visual language for advertising and promotion from beginning to end overseeing the entire visual direction. Range of work consists of poster design, campaigns, editorial illustration, logo creation, typography, and packaging.
- Editor
  
  Glasgow School of Art
  
  Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 (3 months)
  
  Research editor for Design Innovation Studio fellow. Executive overview of final report as well as design consultant involving formatting and aesthetic.
- Album Artist
  
  KC
  
  Jul 2008 - May 2011 (2 years 10 months)
  
  Conception of overall album aesthetic through illustrative and design oriented methods. Clients include bands from the U.S., Sweden, and Spain. Manage the direction of type and file usage.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Facilities SUNY Oswego
  
  May 2008 - May 2009 (1 year)
  
  Management of entire department's graphic endeavors. Organized environmental campaign conception and production through several mediums and acted as liaison for outside printing contracts. Established online monthly newsletter encompassing a wide variety of research, design, and communication.
- Gallery Aide
  
  Tyler Art Gallery
  
  Oct 2005 - May 2009 (3 years 7 months)
  
  Assisted in gallery and office operations in the SUNY Oswego Art Department. Oversaw several responsibilities dealing with customer service and crucial gallery support.
- Illustrator
  
  Blackledge Music
  
  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)
  
  Illustration of album cover for the band These Green Eyes. Included the front booklet, inside pages, inside inlay and outside inlay imagery.
Awards

Grant Arnold Award - Tyler Art Gallery

Jessie and Jay Rudolph Award - Tyler Art Gallery
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