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Illustrator & Designer
Matthew Duve
Charlotte, NC
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About
Matt is a seasoned Graphic Artist with a trusty toolkit full of illustration, decorated apparel, custom lettering, package design, and brand identity magic. Both professional and personable, he’s earned a reputation for delivering top-notch art when you need it. His creations often blend the things he cherishes most: graphic apparel, comic books, posters, and a dash of vintage charm. So if you’re pondering how to give your next project a little extra sparkle and swagger, send up a signal and get in touch.
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Education
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BFA 2D Studio GraphicsNorthern Illinois University1998 - 2002
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Experience
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Graphic Designer, Passenger / Light Truck TiresFort Mill, SCApr 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)• Create and manage marketing material, including internal and external print-based literature, POP / POS for dealer showrooms, illustrations and animations for executive PowerPoint presentations, trade show displays, videos, and advertising campaigns
• Manage external vendor relationships that pertain to creative and logistical assets
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Independent Contract ArtistNaperville, ILApr 2013 - Present (13 years 2 months)• Illustrate scenic landmarks and design cartouches for national park maps and souvenirs
• Design collateral items; i.e. logo, apparel, accessories, and product packaging
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Graphic Designer & Sales AssociateKalamazoo, MIJan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)• Created original designs that were applied on promotional products for Michigan businesses within the hospitality industry
• Miscellaneous duties included product research, price quotes, vendor management (pricing, ship dates, etc)
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VAVE Graphic DesignerKalamazoo, MIJun 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 6 months)• Designed product packaging for all brand segments, allowing for cost reduction and improved quality within the production process
• Partnered with managers, packaging engineers, and legal to fulfill customer design requests, insuring compliance of regulatory standards
• Provided graphic design support utilizing Adobe’s Creative Suite software to edit photos, layouts and text as needed for packaging, merchandising and brand collateral
• Incorporated typography, photography, and illustration throughout the design process while maintaining overall visual consistency and excellence on brand segments -
Graphic Designer and Production ArtistComstock Park, MIFeb 2008 - Jun 2016 (8 years 4 months)• Designed art for screen print and embroidery on apparel to be sold in the resort and collegiate markets
• Produced page layout and photo editing sales presentation boards, e-blasts, catalogues, and promotional material
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Co-creator and Artist of Mello™Comstock Park, MIMar 2007 - Feb 2008 (11 months)• Created and developed all art for ‘Mello’, a lifestyle brand geared toward the resort market
• Designed brand elements; i.e. art, logo, packaging, typography
• Illustrated 'How To Be Mello On the Beach', published 2007
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