Vivian Kissthefish - United States of America
About the artist
Member since the very beginning
A highly motivated and creative print designer and illustrator with both professional and freelance experience, equally comfortable working in a team environment or independently. Strengths include: attention to detail, strong design solutions and organizational skills, conceptual thinking, a high level of creativity, excellent illustration skills, and a passion for new and unique projects.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Graphic Artist
July 2001 - Present
Whole Foods Market, Cambridge, MA
- Translate marketing concepts to implement and design collateral and new sign packages
- Design promotional media, collaterals and merchandising requiring both hand illustration and computer design skills
- Create and develop effective visual in-store signage and point-of-sale materials for all departments
- Oversee workflow and progress of assistant graphic artist
- Prepare outsourced files for vendors and printers
- On-floor creation of props and new sign applications
- Set and enforce company graphics standards
Graphic Designer
December 2000 - July 2001
Cox Target Media, Woburn, MA
- Designed preliminary spec ads and web graphics for sales representatives and direct marketing clients
- Designed internal marketing promotions and motivational pieces
- Prepared and sent art to printer for final output
Production Associate
January 2000 -December 2000
thespark.com, Cambridge, MA
- Communicated with editors and writers to create web graphics for Sparknotes.com site.
- Designed and produced company logos
- Designed business cards, t-shirts, posters and other promotional print materials
Assistant Graphic Designer
December 1998 - January 2000
SchoolSports Magazine, Boston, MA
- Worked with Regional Director in developing and designing magazine cover, press releases, event programs, articles and posters
- Communicated with and provided direction for freelance writers, photographers and interns for successful completion of tasks and assignments
- Worked with printers for production of company stationary, banners, promotional items and business cards
- Organized and maintained database used to communicate with investors and officers
- Ensured timely setup and maintenance of satellite offices
SOFTWARE
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat
Filemaker Pro
QuarkXpress
Microsoft Office
Mac Platform (OS9/OSX)
EDUCATION
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Boston, MA
December 2001
Graphic Design Program - Completed
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
May 1996
B.A. Communications Arts and Sciences
