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About
For a full range of my work, please visit www.laurenokura.com
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Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual CommunicationsThe Illinois Institute of Art2001 - 2003
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Experience
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Art DirectorChicago, ILSep 2008 - Present (17 years 9 months)Conceptualization and design execution of digital work with a mix of client and internal projects. Larger agency atmosphere ranging from large to small team projects as well as independent opportunities. Responsibilities beyond design include team collaboration, creative oversite/direction and career mentorship.
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Senior DesignerTribeAgencyChicago, ILJul 2006 - Sep 2008 (2 years 2 months)Conceptualization and design execution of digital and print work for a variety of national and local clientele. Small agency atmosphere promoting team collaboration and independent projects.
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Creative ManagerBehindthechair.comRoselle, ILDec 2003 - Jun 2006 (2 years 6 months)Conceptualization and design execution of digital and print work for clientele within the beauty industry. A variety of client and internal projects within a small team atmosphere. Responsible for the management of the creative team as well as preparation and leadership over various industry events.
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Awards
SXSW : Jerry Garcia Website selected for 2014 Interactive & Music Session
Annual Design Awards : 2012 Best Website Winner
Wedding Design : featured in “Ruffled” & David Tutera’s “It’s a Brides Life”
Nylon Magazine : 2010 Cover Girl Package Design Winner
Blue Moon BREWING COMPANY : 2008 Art Project Finalist
The Illinois Institute of Art : Academic Scholarship & High Honors -
Affiliations
BEHANCE: https://www.behance.net/laurenokura
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenokura
DRIBBLE: http://dribbble.com/laureno -
Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@laurenokura, member since 2003
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Following 2
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Followers 11
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