Graphic Designer
kip kevine, Illustrator
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summary
A highly creative illustrator with over five years of professional experience as a graphic?artist for a well established children�s fashion company. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software for Mac. Looking to work with a tight knit team of forward thinking, successful communicators using their skills to solve problems.
work history
j corp. new york, ny
freelance artist 05/2019-ongoing
created original prints, graphics, and embellishments such as embroideries, appliqu�s, flip sequins, and pom moms for children in a variety of ages and demographics, focusing primarily private label for major retailers.
garan inc. new york, ny
graphic artist 07/2013-11/2018
cooperated with other teammates and designers to concept several lines of art, each with a consistent theme and contributing color stories. developed original prints, sketched and completed concepts for different apparel accessories like embroidery, patches of varying fabrics, keychains, and more.
annually conducted research of worldwide trends for the spring and fall seasons, collecting and retouching photos of primary trend examples and executing a trend presentation booklet to be presented to corporate employees and store buyers. reported closely with design directors in multiple teams to contribute presentation materials.
worked from initial concept of art from pencil sketches to finished illustrations, and worked with designers to prepare art for production which involved testing different sizing and placement, recoloring art for different color stories, and resizing prints.
education
ringling college of art and design, sarasota, fl
illustration major, bachelors degree 08/2009-05/2013
graduated at a four year private university with a major in illustration, studied children�s book illustration and apparel design. took specialized course for concept design, storyboarding, and film language.
awards
best of ringling
2012 and 2013
faculty and special guest judged student art show which showcased the best of what the school had to offer. entry was open to all majors but only selected individuals were showcased.
studies
carters babies and kids student workshop
abercrombie and fitch student workshop
2012-2013
accepted through portfolio application for a limited occupancy workshop training students for the work environment. given one-on-one feedback from a field professional for completing a work-ready portfolio.
taught what a recruiter looks for in student portfolios, learning a particular company�s art style and how to incorporate their mission statement and style into the student�s own portfolio to produce the best possible outcome for employment post graduation.
children�s book illustration course
2013
semester long specialized course to complete a fully illustrated and edited children�s book. part of senior class taught by the thesis instructor. coursework included storyboard sketches of the rough draft, to producing a cohesive color theme. the final product was a complete tight sketch of the final book, as well as two complete illustrations in full color, and the book cover.
internships
esquire magazine, new york, ny
graphic design intern
designed digital advertisements for esquire website and magazine with feedback from senior designers on staff and the clientele to keep the designs on par with company brand.
kip kevine, Illustrator
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summary
A highly creative illustrator with over five years of professional experience as a graphic?artist for a well established children�s fashion company. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software for Mac. Looking to work with a tight knit team of forward thinking, successful communicators using their skills to solve problems.
work history
j corp. new york, ny
freelance artist 05/2019-ongoing
created original prints, graphics, and embellishments such as embroideries, appliqu�s, flip sequins, and pom moms for children in a variety of ages and demographics, focusing primarily private label for major retailers.
garan inc. new york, ny
graphic artist 07/2013-11/2018
cooperated with other teammates and designers to concept several lines of art, each with a consistent theme and contributing color stories. developed original prints, sketched and completed concepts for different apparel accessories like embroidery, patches of varying fabrics, keychains, and more.
annually conducted research of worldwide trends for the spring and fall seasons, collecting and retouching photos of primary trend examples and executing a trend presentation booklet to be presented to corporate employees and store buyers. reported closely with design directors in multiple teams to contribute presentation materials.
worked from initial concept of art from pencil sketches to finished illustrations, and worked with designers to prepare art for production which involved testing different sizing and placement, recoloring art for different color stories, and resizing prints.
education
ringling college of art and design, sarasota, fl
illustration major, bachelors degree 08/2009-05/2013
graduated at a four year private university with a major in illustration, studied children�s book illustration and apparel design. took specialized course for concept design, storyboarding, and film language.
awards
best of ringling
2012 and 2013
faculty and special guest judged student art show which showcased the best of what the school had to offer. entry was open to all majors but only selected individuals were showcased.
studies
carters babies and kids student workshop
abercrombie and fitch student workshop
2012-2013
accepted through portfolio application for a limited occupancy workshop training students for the work environment. given one-on-one feedback from a field professional for completing a work-ready portfolio.
taught what a recruiter looks for in student portfolios, learning a particular company�s art style and how to incorporate their mission statement and style into the student�s own portfolio to produce the best possible outcome for employment post graduation.
children�s book illustration course
2013
semester long specialized course to complete a fully illustrated and edited children�s book. part of senior class taught by the thesis instructor. coursework included storyboard sketches of the rough draft, to producing a cohesive color theme. the final product was a complete tight sketch of the final book, as well as two complete illustrations in full color, and the book cover.
internships
esquire magazine, new york, ny
graphic design intern
designed digital advertisements for esquire website and magazine with feedback from senior designers on staff and the clientele to keep the designs on par with company brand.