Nicholas Ivins
www.nicholasivins.com
760.480.6362 |
P.O. Box 300052,
Escondido, CA 92030
Objective
Seeking a full-time position in the commercial arts field with a company that can utilize a talented and imaginative illustrator, graphic designer, and web designer.
Related Experience
Studio 2055 (www.studio2055.com) – Carlsbad-based graphic design & marketing firm.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer / Web Designer (2007 - 2009)
Provided illustrations and design for studio projects. Designed and programmed websites. Maintained multiple web projects, including email marketing campaigns.
78 Magazine (www.78magazine.com) – San Diego-based arts and entertainment magazine.
Illustrator / Cartoonist (2003 - 2006)
Provided concept-based artwork based on story budgets.
Art Director (2004 - 2006)
Coordinated with editor to oversee visual aspect of magazine. Created art budgets and worked with artists and photographers to finished print-ready stages.
Webmaster (2004 - 2006)
Managed content of printed medium on the web, organized and maintained back-end staff site. Engineered bold redesign of site for magazine relaunch.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Graphic Design Emphasis – San Diego State University, May 2005
Skillset
Strong foundation of self-taught and classically-trained illustration skills
High level of expertise with computer software and hardware (PC and Mac platforms)
Years of experience with HTML and CSS
Experience with offset and digital printing processes
Advanced photo editing and retouching abilities
Well-honed writing, editing, and compositional abilities
Collaborates well with others in a team environment
Can also work independently in a productive and efficient manner
Great attention to detail
Patience and problem-solving abilities
Computer Literacy
Systems: Microsoft Windows (up to Vista), Mac OS (up to Leopard) Programs: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, Contribute, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash (all up to CS3 versions), Microsoft Word, Excel
Awards
2nd Place, article illustration, 2007 - The Society of Professional Journalists
Honorable Mention, cover illustration, 2007 - The Society of Professional Journalists
Honorable Mention, layout & design as a whole, 2007 - The Society of Professional Journalists
Honorable Mention, online design, 2007 - The Society of Professional Journalists
2nd Place, cover illustration, 2005 - The Society of Professional Journalists
