résumé
Geoff Matheson
133 Kingston Drive
Bear, DE 19701
info@geoffmatheson.com
Education
2003 – 2005 • The Pratt Institute • Brooklyn, NY • Communications Design
2001 – 2003 • The Delaware College of Art and Design • Wilmington, DE • Graphic Design
Experience
2001 – Present • Geoff Matheson Studio • Bear, DE • New London, CT • Brooklyn, NY
Freelance & Contractual Graphic Design, Website Design & Development, Dimensional Design & Production, Illustration & Photography.
2006 – 2008 • Structural Graphics • Essex, CT • www.structuralgraphics.com
Graphic & Dimensional Designer, Production Artist: Responsibilities included designing, preparing, producing and evaluating quality for any aspect of a job during the design and production process. Responsibilities also involved various tasks in all areas of design, production, sales, marketing and assembly, including
going to press and die checks. Involvement in the company consisted of numerous training sessions with Structural Graphics University, learning about commercial printing and various innovative printing and production solutions, and many other similar topics.
Structural Graphics creates revolutionary marketing materials for top companies and marketing firms throughout the world. Clients include: HBO, Disney, Nikon, Honda and just about every other major company. Applications of design include: Direct Mail, Magazine Inserts, Gift Card Packaging, Promotional Packaging, Sales Aids and Presentation Kits, Counter-Top Displays, Media Mailers. All jobs are innovative, dimensional, print solutions that stimulate the senses, including sound, light, touch, smell, taste, et cetera.
2006 • GreenHouse International • Newark, DE
Graphic & Dimensional Designer: Responsibilities included all aspects of design for retail products and related materials for this research and development company, specifically focusing on fitness and nutritional products and children’s toys. Jobs included design of retail packaging, brochures, layouts, print preparation, professional quality mock-up production, and all related graphic and package design tasks.
2005 – 2006 • Oak Knoll Press • New Castle, DE • www.oakknoll.com
Art & Marketing Director: Responsibilities included everything involved in the design and marketing of
fine press books for this international, high end, specialty niche publisher. Jobs included design of marketing and promotional pieces, advertisements, book design, typographical design, web design and marketing programs for all books and mailers.
2004 • World Wide Dreams • New York, NY • www.worldwidedreams.com
Graphic & Dimensional Design Intern: Responsibilities included graphic design and production for high-end commercial clients. Jobs included hangtags, patterns, displays and other related dimensional design.
Qualifications
• Proficient on Mac and PC platform and most computer applications including Adobe CS5, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, AutoCad and many others.
• Extremely strong design and typographical aesthetic and understanding.
• Incredible production and artistic skills used in all aspects of graphic design.
• Web design and development experience, utilizing XHTML, CSS, XML, Flash and ActionScript 3.0.
• Ability to communicate, prepare, deliver, and proof files for commercial printing.
• Knowledge of networks and servers, including printing and scanning hardware and software.
• Master of digital & traditional photography.
• Capable of learning quickly and proficiently.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Experienced as a director with responsibilities including several departments, workers and interns.
• Able to communicate and work well with others while promptly meeting deadlines.
Accomplishments
• Gold Ink Award, 2008. Awarded to Structural Graphics.
• Hermes Creative Award Gold Winner, 2008. Awarded to Structural Graphics.
• The 14th Annual Communicator Award, 2008. Awarded to Structural Graphics.
• Spark Magazine, 2nd Anniversary Issue, cover photograph contest winner, 2006.
• The Advertising Club of Delaware Award and Scholarship. Best in Graphic Design, 2003.
