Creative Artist/Illustrator with expertise in traditional fine art skills and Illustration. Self-motivated and organized to thrive in both team-based and independent settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Self-employeed
Simpsonville, SC
01.2016 - Current
Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including acrylic and watercolor paints, colored pencils, graphite, and markers.
Scanned and edited traditional artworks in Photoshop for cleaning.
Textile Design/Print Production Intern
Springs Creative
Rock Hill , SC
11.2022 - 08.2023
Performed quality checks on products prior to shipment or delivery.
Supported senior staff members in the completion of complex projects within deadlines.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Developed textile patterns and color palettes for apparel collections.
Collaborated with other designers to ensure product consistency across different lines.
Utilized software programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD to create digital designs.
Worked closely with production teams to ensure quality of the finished product.
Adjusted temperature controls of ovens and other heating equipment.
Examined and inspected products to identify defects and variations.
Assisted in the design of sign layouts using Adobe Illustrator software programs.
Cut out shapes from various materials using lasers and router tables.
Packed completed signs for shipping ensuring they were properly labeled and secured.
Operated printing press machines and manually set and adjusted speed, temperature and ink flow.
Utilized scissors, razor blades, and other tools to accurately trim excess fabric from seams.
Verified accuracy of measurements using measuring tapes and rulers.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration - Illustration
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05-2023
Skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Adobe Creative Suite
Art composition
Superb attention to detail
Printmaking
Watercolor
Traditional fine art skills
Outlining and Shading
Excellent team player
Packaging and shipping
Superior time management
Drawing and sketching
Concrete detail drawings
Detail Drawings
Human anatomy knowledge for drawing
Large format printing
Wide format printing
Machine Operation- Large printers and Dye Sublimation Printers
Timeline
Textile Design/Print Production Intern
Springs Creative
11.2022 - 08.2023
Freelance Artist
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration - Illustration