Creative and innovative Art Director with proven history with media/publishing. Directs and drives visual and artistic elements in productions and branding. Collaborates with team, understands creative vision, point of view and leads visual design of project before submitting designs to director.
Hi, I’m
Julie Frady
Chicago,IL
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Gatehouse Media
Deputy Design Editor
2015.01 - Current (9 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Outgoing personality with strong ability to lead and interact with a creative team of writers and graphic designers to develop visual storytelling solutions and compelling copy for newspapers, magazines, and feature-story publications
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Membership Center
2011.01 - Current (13 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Provide professional and courteous service to guests
- Raising money for the zoo through letting guests know we are privately funded and your donations matter to keep your zoo free for all
- I also help with signing up new members by letting them know of all benefits and adoptions of our plush animal packages that are educational and fun.
Orange County Register, Santa Ana, CA
Art Director / Senior Feature Designer
2013.01 - 2014.02 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Conceptualize Visual Storytelling Recommend Typography, Team Leader, Strong ability to translate written and verbal direction into visual solutions. Effectively collaborate with content associates and on-site writers to develop compelling feature-story layouts. Adept at developing and managing creative content and story lines for print publications. Keen ability to multitask a variety of challenges and responsibilities. Manage, prioritize, plan, execute, problem solve, and fulfill multiple projects. Research overall scene, neighborhoods, and types of venues for photo shoots.
- Strong work ethic, self-starter, excellent written and verbal communication skills, Well versed in topics including: Entertainment, Fashion, Woman, Home, Sports, Lifestyles, Pop Culture, Travel
New York Post, NY
Senior Features Designer
2005.01 - 2011.01 (6 years)
Job overview
- Responsible for origination of special feature sections, 9/11- Ten-Year Anniversary Magazine - New York Post, Fashion Week in New York - New York Post, Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes - New York Post.
- Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
- Brainstormed with team members and special project managers to provide unique concepts and designs.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create variety of graphic designs.
- Developed and communicated concepts with editors, writers, photo staff.
- Created custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL
Art Director
1992.01
Job overview
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of illustrations for features sections throughout the paper.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to create images and layouts.
- Took ideas and transformed into exceptional designs for use by our features and sports departments.
- Part of the redesign team for the Tribune on 2 separate occasions.
- Met tight deadlines while handling large volume of projects by maintaining proper time management and organization of all tasks.
- Essential team member of a task force in creating and developing an entire new section for the paper called "Q."
- Developed prototypes that adhered to project specifications and expectations.
Education
Columbia College
Film Studies
01.1996
University Overview
Kirkwood Community College
Advertising and Marketing
01.1985
University Overview
University of Northern Iowan
Graphic Design
01.1983
University Overview
Skills
- PC & Mac OS
- Microsoft Office 07: Word, Outlook
- Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro
- On-line Research
- Photo Editor
- Art Conceptualization
- Corporate Design
- Creative and Artistic
- Collaboration Skills
- Computer Literate
- Multi-Tasking Abilities
- Design Strategy
- Requirements Writing
- Design Concepts Development
- Creative Thinking
- Decision Making
- Work Prioritization
- Project Management
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Research and Development
- Multitasking and Organizing
- Graphic Design
- Flexible Schedule
- Writing and Editing
- Content Design
- Punctual and Dependable
- Reliability and Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Magazine Print Design and Illustration
- Design Troubleshooting
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Supervision & Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Good Work Ethic
Awards
Awards
SND Honorary Mention - National Parks Series 2003, 1999-01-01 SND Silver Award - Departmental NLCS Playoff Series, 2003-01-01 SND Silver award Departmental Redesign of Sports Section, 2003-01-01Special Features
Special Features
- 9/11- Ten-Year Anniversary Magazine, New York Post
- Fashion Week in New York, New York Post
- Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, New York Post
- Chicago "Q" Publication, Chicago Tribune
- Special Series on Cubs Playoffs, Chicago Tribune
- Special section of Soldier Field, Chicago Tribune
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- SND Honorary mention for Chicago Tribune's National Park Series
- SND SILVER Cubs daily special section coverage for the NLCS.
Timeline
Deputy Design Editor
Gatehouse Media
2015.01 - Current (9 years & 8 months)
Art Director / Senior Feature Designer
Orange County Register
2013.01 - 2014.02 (1 year & 1 month)
Membership Center
Lincoln Park Zoo
2011.01 - Current (13 years & 8 months)
Senior Features Designer
New York Post
2005.01 - 2011.01 (6 years)
Art Director
Chicago Tribune
1992.01
Columbia College
Film Studies
Kirkwood Community College
Advertising and Marketing
University of Northern Iowan
Graphic Design
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