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Joliz Buchanan

Joliz Buchanan

Digital Artist
Mill Valley,CA

Summary

A lively artist with expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and motivated to work on all projects collaboratively with the design team from conception through to final production. With a problem-solving mind and keen eyes for detail, I never stop thinking about how to create beautiful and functional designs.

I am very passionate about color and layout. As a designer and artist, I'm comfortable working with both digital and traditional media. Check out my online portfolio here: http://www.jolizart.us

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Artist

Williams Sonoma Inc.
05.2022 - Current
  • Executes all in-house color correction of home products to maintain visual integrity of WSI assets across all marketing channels and deliver compelling imagery and enhance overall brand aesthetic.
  • Responsible for digital assets management.

Production Artist/Photo Retoucher

Freelance
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Freelance contractor working on QA and retouching images, prepare graphic arts for print and web, and packaging production for multiple well-known clients such as Levi's, Restoration Hardware, Mucho, Visa, etc...

Packaging Production Artist/ Graphic designer

John Masters Organics
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Responsible for designing sellsheets and new product's packagings for prominent sale flatform.
  • Update and renew existing designs to match with current modern designs.
  • Digital assets manager for website.

Production Artist

Walmart eCommerce
09.2014 - 02.2017
  • Support Walmart.com creative team by performing post-production product image retouching, color correcting and matching actual products with screen views.
  • Responsible for maintaining brand standards on website through ongoing updates, maintenance and design of supporting assets including large seasonal campaigns.

Graphic Production Artist

Apple
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Optimize graphics. Make sure all the images and graphic arts go to Apple.com website are pixel perfect and correct resolution. .

Production Artist/Comp Artist

Williams Sonoma Inc.
04.2015 - 07.2016
  • Build 3D kitchen packaging from papers using flat file prints, simulate tin can by papers boxes, prepare labels on mockup bottles for seasonal products.

Freelance Digital Image Retoucher

Colorhythm, Restoration Hardware, Levis
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Increased efficiency with expert use of batch processing, actions, and scripts for repetitive tasks.
  • Maintained consistency in visual style by adhering to established brand guidelines and project requirements.

Intern

Brit + Co
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Work with an amazing DIY team and a creative environment where teamwork is priority, learn from all the talented designers and other interns to create DIY kits and creative projects such as 3D printing and laser cutting.

Full-time Parenting

Family
12.2017 - 01.2020
  • I took 3 years off my career to welcome 2 little angels and I wanted to make sure I was there every steps of their way from the first moment they opened their eyes to the world. Since 2020 I resumed working as a freelancer Digital Artist for brands such as Levi's, Restoration Hardware, Visa,etc...

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design/Illustration

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
2014

Associate of Arts - Hospitality and Tourism Business

Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
2009

Skills

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Photography
  • Digital media
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Customized template design
  • Social media expert
  • Creative design layouts


Timeline

Digital Artist - Williams Sonoma Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Production Artist/Photo Retoucher - Freelance
01.2020 - 12.2022
Full-time Parenting - Family
12.2017 - 01.2020
Packaging Production Artist/ Graphic designer - John Masters Organics
07.2017 - 10.2017
Graphic Production Artist - Apple
01.2016 - 12.2016
Production Artist/Comp Artist - Williams Sonoma Inc.
04.2015 - 07.2016
Production Artist - Walmart eCommerce
09.2014 - 02.2017
Freelance Digital Image Retoucher - Colorhythm, Restoration Hardware, Levis
06.2014 - 07.2016
Intern - Brit + Co
01.2014 - 09.2014
Academy of Art University - Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design/Illustration
Temasek Polytechnic - Associate of Arts, Hospitality and Tourism Business

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