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Freelance Illustrator and Designer

Steve Haske

Charlottesville, VA
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    SUMMARY

    A Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director proficient in all phases of creative production and management.

    An experienced design professional who is fluent in industry standard graphics software.

    A culturally literate, creative thinker with varied interests, a keen sense of humor and an eye toward current trends.

    An excellent communicator who effectively builds relationships with clients, internal team and vendors.

    A disciplined project manager who consistently produces quality work on time and on budget.

    And not bad looking, either.

    SKILLS

    Conceptual

    Develops visual ideas that fully support the creative direction provided. Naturally inquisitive, abstract thinker who is aware of how current events and pop culture affect trends in design. Generates design solutions that push boundaries and go beyond a literal translation while working within project and budget parameters, preserving brand identity and appealing to the evolving tastes of the consumer.

    Design

    Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and industry standard design software. Lead designer across mutiple platforms including product design, print media, packaging, POP, catalogs & flyers, large scale banners, web applications, video, trade show, and photo editing. Technically skilled illustrator in both traditional hand drawing and digital mediums.

    Interpersonal & Leadership

    Possesses the confidence and ease to effectively present to clients and articulate visual concepts. Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams. Supervises aesthetic direction of junior designers. Capable and positive collaborator.

  • Education
    • MFA Illustration
      Savannah College of Art and Design
      2004 - 2006
      Travelled to Lacoste, France for ten weeks study/sight seeing (Spring 2005). Assistant to Patrick Dougherty for outdoor sculpture installation. Worked part time for Exhibitions as a docent in several school run galleries. DJ at student radio station (SCADradio)
    • BA Fine Art
      Humboldt State University
      1995 - 2000
      National Student Exchange to the University of New Orleans 1998-99. Featured DJ on student radio station (KRFH) for three years. I took time off to travel to Peru and Bolivia for several months (1999)
  • Experience
    • Illustrator/Designer
      Steve Haske Illustration
      Aug 2005 - Present (20 years 11 months)
      Specializes in dynamic visual interpretation of content with a distinctive, whimsical solution. Specific markets of interest are children, editorial, packaging, seasonal and portrait. Past clients include: Pink Magazine, Charleston Home Magazine, Omega Graphics, Savannah College of Art & Design, Ant Farm, Virginia National Bank. www.stevehaske.com
    • Graphic Arts Director
      Nirve Sports, Ltd.
      Oct 2006 - Nov 2013 (7 years 1 month)
      Creates, manages and defines brand identity through the design of comfort cruiser bicycles, cycling-related products and the marketing and promotion of those products. Incorporates seasonal trends and innovates design solutions that create a sense of newness while retaining visual brand consistency. Directs internal graphics team and external design consultants to develop bicycles, packaging, catalogs, product photography, advertising and POP that generate consumer demand. Communicates and presents visual concepts to upper management and non-designers. Coordinates with product managers, engineers and overseas manufacturing to ensure product vision and brand identity is retained from concept through production. Collaborates with co-branding partners and clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies including: Sanrio, Paul Frank, John Deere, Coca-Cola, Wyland, MGM, Fosters, Nike 6.0, Wet Seal.
    • Sales/Web Designer
      Davy Liu Studio Gallery
      Jun 2006 - Oct 2006 (4 months)
      See http://www.davyliu.com. Website design and maintenance. Weekend sales manager for Studio/Gallery located in Laguna Beach, CA.
    • Docent
      Savannah College of Art and Design - Exhibitions
      Sep 2004 - May 2006 (1 year 8 months)
      Provided a friendly, informative environment in several school run fine art galleries featuring the work of students, alumni, faculty, staff and prominent professionals. Conducted sales and tours often.
    • Operations/Planning Assistant
      TANO-EDI, L-3 Communications
      Feb 2002 - May 2004 (2 years 3 months)
      TANO-EDI is an engineering/manufacturing firm specializing in marine communication systems. Performed planning and scheduling for multi-million dollar shipboard electrical systems within a high-pace, deadline-driven environment. Created and maintained many key databases.
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