Michael Javier
info@michaej.com
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Experience
· Design, produce, and update digital marketing collateral such as brochures, banners, graphics, signage, and icons
· Report directly to the marketing manager to conceptualize, design, and execute email design utilizing Mailchimp platform
· Support marketing team and collaborate with e-commerce team to meet goals and project deadlines
ILLEST (2015 – Present)
· In-house graphic designer responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing numerous graphics including vector illustrations, icons, and logo marks utilized on merchandise, apparel, and promotional material
· Photographs merchandise and various products for eCommerce site, lifestyle images, and events
· Communicates with marketing manager to create promotions for driving traffic and sales
· Communicates with manufacturers for sampling, pricing, and ordering materials for use in-house
· Oversees and maintain quality for in-house production products (Direct-To-Garment Printing, Thermal-transfer Resin Printing, Vinyl Cutting, and Laser Etching & Cutting)
CCSF EMERGE STUDIO (Fall 2014, Fall 2015)
· In-school Graphic Design Internship of advanced / graduating design students at City College of San Francisco (CCSF)
· Conceptualized, designed, and produced graphics for CCSF’s Music & Theatre Department and Culinary Department
· Performed various prepress tasks including proofing, typesetting, and setting up files for brochures, booklets, and cards for the institution
· Worked collaboratively with other students to fulfill in-school clients’ design requests within their restrictions and deadlines
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Toolkit
Design Skills
Concept Development
Collaborative Ideation
Branding & Identity
Typography
Layout Design
Digital Illustration
Calligraphy
Hand-lettering
Photography
Print Process Knowledge
Software Knowledge
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe After Effects
FontLab Studio 5
Sublime Text (HTML + CSS)
Mac & Windows OS
Business Competencies
Online Advertising
Shopify eCommerce
MailChimp
Wordpress
Social Media Marketing
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EDUCATION
Associates of Arts Graphic Design,
Visual Design Foundation Certificate,
Visual Media Design Studies
City College of San Francisco
Cumulative Credit Units earned: 83 units
May 2016
Graphic and Web Design Certificate
Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC)
Fast-Track Program: 160 hours total
May 2014
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AWARDS
AIGA SF Best In School Award Recipient 2015
CCSF Associates of Arts Degree with Highest Honors, gpa 3.83
CCSF Dean’s List Fall 13 – Spring 15