Connor Lynch
Illustrator
Orlando,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Illustrator eager to secure an entry-level position. Enthusiastic to contribute to team success through hard work, creativity, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Possesses a clear understanding of industry expectations with ample skill in digital and traditional mediums. Motivated to learn, grow and consistently excel.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Illustrator
Self-Employed
SARASOTA, FL
05.2019 - Current
- Transformed ideas into high-quality illustrations and logos to fulfill client requests.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned new software packages in addition to traditional art methods.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
Illustrator
Ringling College Of Art And Design, Senior Thesis
SARASOTA, United States
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
- Transformed concepts into high-quality Digital Illustrations, successfully translating artistic vision into a visual medium.
- Worked flexible hours to complete projects and revisions according to tight deadlines.
- Utilized character knowledge to show a diverse range of emotions for various scenes.
- Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
- Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
Artist
Ringling College Of Art And Design
SARASOTA, FL
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
- Met aesthetic and technical criteria to complement design usability and enhance functionality with attractive layouts.
- Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
- Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
- Resolved Professor's concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration
Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL 08.2015 - 05.2019
Associates of Art And Science - Graphic Design
Briarcliffe College
Patchogue, NY 09.2013 - 05.2015
Regents High School Diploma -
Westhampton Beach High School
Westhampton Beach, NY 09.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
Visual Storytelling
Quality Control guidelines
Skilled in Adobe Illustrator
Skilled in Adobe Photoshop
Skilled in Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premier
Drawing and sketching
Timeline
Freelance Illustrator
Self-Employed
05.2019 - Current
Illustrator
Ringling College Of Art And Design, Senior Thesis
08.2018 - 05.2019
Artist
Ringling College Of Art And Design
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration
Ringling College of Art And Design
08.2015 - 05.2019
Associates of Art And Science - Graphic Design
Briarcliffe College
09.2013 - 05.2015
Regents High School Diploma -
Westhampton Beach High School
09.2009 - 06.2013