Ashley Matelski
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Moenkopi Riverworks
07.2023 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, stickers, and apparel.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with Client to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work to assist Client in re-branding/logo design
Freelance Graphic Designer
Dark Sky Brewing Co.
06.2021 - Current
- Met with Client to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Used Procreate to create images and layouts.
- Created digital files for multi-print use such as beer cans, glassware and apparel.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
- Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Canyon Coolers
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Met with customers to discuss project expectations and deadlines
- Used Procreate to create images and layouts.
- Created multiple custom digital designs for client to use on drinkware and water bottles.
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
Artist/Graphic Designer
Ashley Matelski Art LLC
03.2019 - Current
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, pyrography and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
- Created custom graphic design projects that include, but are not limited to: sticker design, apparel design, drinkware design, logo design, website design, social media template design, book cover design, beer can design
- Completed various custom fine art commissions
- Owned and operated a successful local gallery and artist collective (Best of Flag 2021)
Skills
- Mockups and Prototypes
- Procreate
- Web Design
- Wix
- Squarespace
- Shopify
- Logo Design
- Digital Illustration
- Social Media Promotion
- Communication
- Marketing and Advertising
Awards
- Received Best of Flagstaff 2021 Award for Favorite Local Artist/Fine Art
- Received Best of Flagstaff 2021 Award for Best Gallery (Art Loft Collective Studio & Gallery; owner)
- Nominated for Viola Award in 2021 for Community Collaboration for Art Loft Collective Studio & Gallery (owner)
- Nominated for Best of Flagstaff 2022 for Favorite Local Artist/Fine Art
- Nominated for Best of Flagstaff 2023 for Favorite Local Artist/Fine Art
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer
Moenkopi Riverworks
07.2023 - Current
Freelance Graphic Designer
Dark Sky Brewing Co.
06.2021 - Current
Freelance Graphic Designer
Canyon Coolers
04.2019 - 12.2021
Artist/Graphic Designer
Ashley Matelski Art LLC
03.2019 - Current