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Environmental Graphics Specialist

Sean Thomas

Raleigh, NC
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    "[One of Sean's] greatest strengths is packaging chaos into a message." --William "Red" Whittaker (Director, Carnegie Mellon Field Robotics Center)

    "Sean 'gets it' ... 'it' being the the understanding of our objectives as a marketing department." --James Gallagher (Marketing Director, Hoshino USA )

    "We have come to appreciate his work ethic, breadth of experience and creative talent. He brings a fresh perspective to any project in which he is involved." --William J Kolano (Principal, Kolano Design)



  • Education
    • BFA Electronic and Time-Based Fine Arts
      Carnegie Mellon University
    • AA Graphic Communication
      Community College of Allegheny County
  • Experience
    • Environmental Graphics Specialist
      North Carolina Museum of Art
      Raleigh, NC
      Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)
      In support of three Exhibition Designers' projects, I provide graphic design and installation for most of NCMA's continually rotating exhibitions. I also manage labels and panels for two buildings and a park, enforcing standards and maintaing brand identity while providing input on the flow of information and visitor experience.
    • Illustrator
      Measurement, Inc.
      Durham, NC
      2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 5 months)
      I provided industry-competitive instructional design support materials for K-12 online learning and assessment. Mediums include video and animation in addition to layout and illustration for print and online delivery systems that meet the strict guidelines of numerous state curriculums.
    • Graphic Designer
      Double Wide Grill / Tiki Lounge (KZ Management)
      Pittsburgh, PA
      2013 - 2015 (2 years)
      Refined branding and developed new marketing materials for multiple restaurants and bars. Significantly increased sales, event attendance and customer loyalty through self-initiated campaign strategies. Greatly improved company image through event and food photography, website re-development, signage programs, and social media management. Side accomplishments include site-specific architectural renderings for new construction. **KZ Management is a current and returning per-project freelance client.
    • Graphic Design Specialist
      Hoshino, USA
      Philadelphia, PA
      2007 - 2010 (3 years)
      Broke ground on Hoshino’s East Coast video production for Ibanez Guitars and TAMA Drums and Re-conceptualized the Ibanez consumer website format; which has since become the international company standard. Developed marketing campaigns and bilingual catalog layouts. Contributions to successful sales were recognized with the 2009 Stellar Recognition award for Exceptional Effort and Dedication. **Hoshino USA is a current and returning per-project freelance client.
    • Graphic Designer
      Kolano Design
      Pittsburgh, PA
      2006 - 2007 (1 year)
      Conceived and executed sign programs and graphics for a variety of clients, including Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Hutzler Manufacturing (Gourmac), Emeril and UPMC. Managed projects and supervised coordination of multiple vendors in the installation of extensive signage projects. Actualized patent- secured products from inception through prototypes and mechanical production art. Recognized for patience, creativity and spirited personality with the 2007 Kolano Design Peer Recognition Award.
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  • Industries
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Beverage
    • Musical Instruments
    • Social Impact
    • Education
  • Skills
    • Branding & Corporate Identity
    • Concept Art
    • Creative Suite
    • Environmental Graphics
    • Exhibit Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • InDesign
    • Photoshop
  • Elsewhere on the Web
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