Josef Boutte
User Interface Designer – Hewlett-Packard (HP) 8/2018-4/2020
• Created, maintained, and refined visual elements of the HP touch points on Mac OS, Windows, Android, and iOS Platforms. Developed interaction models, user flows, and interactive prototypes for HP’s Instant Ink Services.
• Defined user needs and incorporated HP’s business objectives, and functional and content requirements for various projects. Performed variousduties on projects such as designing wireframes, information architecture for web and mobile touch points, creating custom illustrations,
and animations.
• Lead discussion sessions and communicated to team members project vision and goals, created strategies, identified problems, and solutions,
met with stakeholders and other collaborators to discuss proposed designs and made recommendations or changes.
Graphic Designer- AAF Sacramento Ad Club 8/2017-3/2018
• Within a design team, I was responsible for the ideation and creation of visual design concepts for the 2018 Sacramento Addy
Awards including print materials, web ads, and motion graphics.
• Planned, researched, and developed the overall layout for web advertisements for different initiatives and campaigns promoted at
the agency.
• Produced drafts for clients, made revisions based on feedback received.
Graphic Designer Intern - VSP 6/2017-9/2017
• Assisted with the development and design of all of the digital, and print marketing materials
• Created or incorporate illustrations, motion graphics, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications,
using a variety of software such as adobe creative suites, Illustrator, InVision, etc
•Produced drafts and made revisions based on feedback received. Made sure of the continuity of layout design, style, and typography.
Digital Media Intern- Yolo County District Attorney Office 1/2017-5/2017
• Responsible for editing and designing materials for video publications and other web-based media for the Yolo County District Attorney
Office. Adhered to government content requirements and standards when designing materials for the public.
• Created and updated motion graphics as well as managed social media content to create branding and advertising continuity.
•Researched and gave user feedback to management regarding external users and viewership.
Infantry - United States Army 1/2011-5/2014
• As a part of the United States Army, through the various task, I gained skills in leadership, teamwork, professionalism, accountability,
discipline, organization and communication both written and verbally.
Education:
Masters of Professional Studies- UX Design – June 2021
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Related Coursework: ux research, visual design, interaction design, usability testing, problem solving and design thinking
Bachelors of Science- Graphic Design and Web Design – July 2018
The Art Institute of California-Sacramento
Related Coursework: typography, photography, branding, logo design, corporate identity, image manipulation, collateral design, packaging,
vector illustration
Software Expertise/Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign), Sketch, InVision, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Jira, Zeplin, Slack,
Cinema 4D, Principle, Miro,
Awards:
Recipient of four American Advertising Awards for work in motion graphics, user interface design for mobile application, brand identity,
and integrated advertising campaign. (2018)
User Interface Designer – Hewlett-Packard (HP) 8/2018-4/2020
• Created, maintained, and refined visual elements of the HP touch points on Mac OS, Windows, Android, and iOS Platforms. Developed interaction models, user flows, and interactive prototypes for HP’s Instant Ink Services.
• Defined user needs and incorporated HP’s business objectives, and functional and content requirements for various projects. Performed variousduties on projects such as designing wireframes, information architecture for web and mobile touch points, creating custom illustrations,
and animations.
• Lead discussion sessions and communicated to team members project vision and goals, created strategies, identified problems, and solutions,
met with stakeholders and other collaborators to discuss proposed designs and made recommendations or changes.
Graphic Designer- AAF Sacramento Ad Club 8/2017-3/2018
• Within a design team, I was responsible for the ideation and creation of visual design concepts for the 2018 Sacramento Addy
Awards including print materials, web ads, and motion graphics.
• Planned, researched, and developed the overall layout for web advertisements for different initiatives and campaigns promoted at
the agency.
• Produced drafts for clients, made revisions based on feedback received.
Graphic Designer Intern - VSP 6/2017-9/2017
• Assisted with the development and design of all of the digital, and print marketing materials
• Created or incorporate illustrations, motion graphics, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications,
using a variety of software such as adobe creative suites, Illustrator, InVision, etc
•Produced drafts and made revisions based on feedback received. Made sure of the continuity of layout design, style, and typography.
Digital Media Intern- Yolo County District Attorney Office 1/2017-5/2017
• Responsible for editing and designing materials for video publications and other web-based media for the Yolo County District Attorney
Office. Adhered to government content requirements and standards when designing materials for the public.
• Created and updated motion graphics as well as managed social media content to create branding and advertising continuity.
•Researched and gave user feedback to management regarding external users and viewership.
Infantry - United States Army 1/2011-5/2014
• As a part of the United States Army, through the various task, I gained skills in leadership, teamwork, professionalism, accountability,
discipline, organization and communication both written and verbally.
Education:
Masters of Professional Studies- UX Design – June 2021
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Related Coursework: ux research, visual design, interaction design, usability testing, problem solving and design thinking
Bachelors of Science- Graphic Design and Web Design – July 2018
The Art Institute of California-Sacramento
Related Coursework: typography, photography, branding, logo design, corporate identity, image manipulation, collateral design, packaging,
vector illustration
Software Expertise/Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign), Sketch, InVision, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Jira, Zeplin, Slack,
Cinema 4D, Principle, Miro,
Awards:
Recipient of four American Advertising Awards for work in motion graphics, user interface design for mobile application, brand identity,
and integrated advertising campaign. (2018)