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Objective:

To obtain a designer/illustrator position, in a creative environment and collaborate on challenging and creative design projects and concepts.


Skills:

Cross-platform Mac and PC Graphic Design and HTML programming.
Extensive knowledge of PhotoShop, Freehand, Dreamweaver, Imageready, Fireworks, and Flash

Professional Experience:


Aug 2007 - Present: designer / illustrator, IAC computer applications & portals

illustrating assets for Zwinky.com
Creating & illustrating assets and glitter graphics for webfetti.com


Dec 2006 - August 2007: Creative Director, PerryEllis.com

Updating perryellis.com, originalpenguin.com
Creating marketing campaigns, print ads, banners and other marketing materials.
Working closely with merchandisers to undergo season transitioning
Supervising vendors and maintaining brand identity


Jan 2004 - Dec 2006: Freelance designer and illustrator. clients include American Greetings, Boston Globe, Datran Media, MindFlood, Dannon, ECommercePartners.


Dec 2000 - Dec 2003: Designer, ECommercePartners New York, NY
June 1999 – Dec 2000: Freelance Designer, ECommercePartners New York, NY

Developed and maintained client web sites
Collaborated on development of comprehensive corporate identity materials including logs, banner   advertisements and print materials
Actively participated in meetings and presentations with clients
Consulted on interface and information architecture issues


Jan – June 2000: President, Buffalo Girls Designs Tel-Aviv, Israel

Financed and managed self-owned web design and print company
Designed and illustrated posters, magazine advertisements and fully integrated branding materials for various   clients
Responsible for all aspects of operation including financial management, sales and marketing, design and   production


1994-1999: Supervisor, Total Graphics Tel-Aviv, Israel

Supervised print and professional scanning services for pre-press company
Managed a staff of 5 people to ensure project deadlines were met
Provided Phone Help Desk support and assisted customers in trouble shooting technical printing problems


Education:


1996-2000 B.A- Graphic Design Vital School of Design, Israel
Coursework: Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Multimedia, Advertising, Newspaper design, Brand design, Packaging design


Work Featured On:

Shift Japan - issue no. 67 (cool site review)
Pictoplasma.com
WebDesigner magazine - issue 99
Forno magazine - issue No. 5