Jeffrey Kaya
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Business-minded creative with specialized experience in product design and print-making techniques. Known for bold, creative style and recognizable designs. Self-motivated and organized to thrive in both team-based and independent settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Display Artist
Anthropologie
Highland Park, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Design and fabricate in-store window displays and interior environments to elevate merchandise
- Manage and allocate funds to ensure display supply costs stay within the allotted display budget
- Research materials and develop fabrication methods to meet deadlines and quality standards
- Collaborate with colleagues to optimize designs and fabrication processes
Graphic Artist
MWW LLC
Hawthorn Woods, IL
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite to design graphics and logos in line with client brand guidelines
- Executed manual garment screen-printing process for client commissions - Managed print studio operations including material procurement and printing preparation
- Maintained an organized library of digital assets used in various projects.
Assistant Art Director
Congruent Space
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed continuously evolving brand direction and aesthetic for both in store and online content
- Collaborated in the design and fabrication of experiential art installations to accompany couture fashion
- Coordinated photo shoots with photographers, stylists, models and crew members.
- Prototyped new materials and construction methods for use in luxury fashion retail displays
- Represented boutique as liaison to corporate partners
Event Photographer
Empire Events
Glassboro, NJ
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Photographed event participants with professional DSLR camera
- Edited and distributed pictures based on client requests
- Organized social media posts to promote party rental products in use cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Furniture Design
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2021
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Client Communication
- Concept Development
- Spatial Planning
- Pre-Design Consulting
- Art Exhibitions
- Trend Monitoring
- Art Styles and Techniques
- Project Budgeting
- RHINO 3D
- CAD/CAM Software for CNC
- Fine Art Screen-Printing
- Editorial Photography
- Graphic / Digital Arts
- Woodworking
- Ideation Sketching
- Materials & Manufacturing Methods
- Social Media
- Branding
- Retail Merchandising
- Client Relationship Development
Websites
Timeline
Display Artist
Anthropologie
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Art Director
Congruent Space
05.2019 - 01.2021
Graphic Artist
MWW LLC
08.2018 - 12.2022
Event Photographer
Empire Events
01.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Furniture Design
School of The Art Institute of Chicago