Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Family, Jiujitsu, Surfing and Reading
Additional Information
Timeline
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Jesse Stark

Jesse Stark

SENIOR ILLUSTRATOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Winter Springs,FL

Summary

Experienced Visual Artist knowledgeable about consultation and rough development methods, design construction techniques and timeline management. Experience working in Traditional and Digital methods.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Art Director

Ink Addict Apparel Co
Ferndale, Michigan
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Collaborated with art director to implement artistic vision.
  • Presented over 100 concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
  • Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive products.
  • Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
  • Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
  • Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
  • Preserved branding standards of assigned accounts.

Book Cover Designer

Boy Scouts Of America
Remote, MI
05.2018 - 07.2020
  • Developed creative design for 15 Book Covers within 2 years.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques both Traditional and Digital.

Professional Designer and Illustrator

Freelance
Detroit , Michigan
01.2012 - 02.2020
  • Helped company advance industry standing by creating innovative concept designs.
  • Developed schematics showcasing design layout, individual components and production procedures.
  • Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
  • Evaluated project scope and development schedule, and collaborated closely with project owners to establish parameters.
  • Obtained approval of over 500+ concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Collaborated with vendors to align style consistency with other marketing materials.
  • Created, directed, designed and installed over 50+ Mural and Public art Projects all over USA
  • Created over 500+ of visual concepts either by hand or with assistance of computer programs.

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Lucky Monkey Tattoo
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2005 - 03.2015
  • Kept areas neat and clean and equipment sanitized.
  • Created over 1000+ custom tattoo designs for customers.
  • Performed clean, high-quality work at all times.
  • Maintained schedule and kept appointment times.
  • Utilized photographs and sketches from customers to develop ideas.
  • Applied permanent tattoos using indelible, non-toxic ink.
  • Grew client base by marketing services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

College For Creative Studies
Detroit, MI
06.2008

Skills

  • CorelDRAW
  • Rough Sketches
  • Visual Product Development
  • 2D Designing
  • Illustrator, In Design and Photoshop
  • Creative Design
  • Process Design
  • Print Design
  • Traditional and Digital Illustration
  • Consultation Services
  • Visual Branding and Product Development
  • Media, Logo and Merchandise Design
  • Sign Painting and Mural Art

Family, Jiujitsu, Surfing and Reading

I love to study, teach and train jiujitsu (5 years in) eat good food and be grateful for life. My dream would be to (Hopefully remotely) illustrate and design promotional marketing materials for a company who appreciates my work and spend quiet time with family.

Additional Information

Portfolio links and about me:

www.behance.net/jessestark

www.5avedesign.com
Reviews and Testimonials Links:
www.thumbtack.com/ca/beverly-hills/painting/design-services
www.thumbtack.com/fl/hollywood/illustrators/jstark-design/service/195091922386764874
www.fiverr.com/design5ave



Timeline

Lead Art Director

Ink Addict Apparel Co
03.2020 - 04.2021

Book Cover Designer

Boy Scouts Of America
05.2018 - 07.2020

Professional Designer and Illustrator

Freelance
01.2012 - 02.2020

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Lucky Monkey Tattoo
09.2005 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

College For Creative Studies

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