Michael D.

Experience

1. Art Director

   The Elfenworks Foundation, In Harmony With Hope

   Mar 2008 — Present · Burlingame, CA, US

   Manage, direct and develop art concepts for all creative and technical design work to meet the communication goals and objectives of the foundation and it’s clients. • Stay abreast of advancing technologies and apply new technologies to current projects and products. • Setup, monitor, and maintain blogging outlets (twitter, facebook, among others). • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and Internet websites, including HTML, Javascript, comps, and Flash. • Manage and evaluate performance of outsourced designers and graphic vendors, including printers, silk screeners, designers, linotronic imaging and photographers. • Manage and track production of design work through completion, including reviewing the production proofs and on-site press checks. • Establish and/or refine quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of design and visuals. • Create, approve and monitor the use of design standards, publishing of HTML and media assets to website and media clients and respective analytics.

Education

• California State University, Chico

  BA Graphic Design (Communications)

  2000 — 2003