Graphic Design by Brian E. Young. PORTFOLIO: SKETCHEE.COM. 240-997-
4157 /
. JULY 2011 – NOW. ART DIRECTOR
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PORTFOLIO: SKETCHEE.COM
240-997-4157 /
[email protected]
Graphic Design by Brian E. Young
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CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Managed simultaneous products from concept to completion: design mock-ups, illustration, assigning photography, art direction, operating large format printers, evaluated vendor quotes and output to press.
IMAGINATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
Reimagined magazine and newspapers editorial, advertising, collateral and marketing materials utilizing a unique understanding of branding, identity, typographic and design principles.
AWARD-WINNING VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS Awarded first place for editorial and advertising design from the Maryland, Delaware and DC (MDDC) Press Association, Parenting Publications of America (PPA) and Suburban Newspapers of America.
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< CAREER TIMELINE >
2014
JULY 2011 – NOW ART DIRECTOR
Today Media Custom Communications (formerly Media Two) Art Department / Baltimore, MD ++ Visualizing branding, logos and identity for Wilmington, DE owned magazine publisher with clients including Wilmington University, Baltimore City tourism, and Baltimore’s Lyric Opera ++ Designing for 50+ magazine pages monthly ++ Generating new business proposals and advertising ++ Uploaded online content, training team members
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
JANUARY 2008 – JULY 2011 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Baltimore Sun Media Group / Tribune Co. Magazine Division / Baltimore, MD ++ Imaginative visuals as a lead designer for the Sun’s in house magazines such as the monthly Maryland Family Magazine, Howard Magazine (bimonthly), 2 annual city guides with modern, bold and professional graphic intensive layouts ++ Scheduled, conceptualized and directed photo sessions of local business owners, community leaders and celebrities JANUARY 2008 – MAY 2009 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Baltimore Sun Media Group / Tribune Co. Page Design Department / Baltimore, MD ++ Coordinated editorial design for the Sun’s 2-3 community weekly newspapers, assigning pages to designers while implementing page layout for unique sports story features ++ Presented editor with proposals for editorial and ad placement ++ Contributed to newspaper and magazine departments ++ Promoted in May 2009 to a full-time magazine designer
2008 2007 2006
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MARCH 2007 – JANUARY 2008 ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Baltimore Sun Media Group / Tribune Co. (formerly Patuxent Publishing) Advertising Design / Columbia, MD ++ Produced community newspaper display, classified and spec advertisements ++ Promoted in June 2007 to magazine and supplement advertising design JANUARY 2006 – MARCH 2007 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Next Day Sign Express / Bethesda, MD ++ Designed full-color outdoor print banners, signs, displays, business cards, greeting cards, posters, and print collateral. NDSE local-owned print shop ++ Consulted with clients on product options, created quotes and invoices, and processed payments AUGUST 2000 – JUNE 2003 TYPESETTER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2004
Baumgarten Company of Washington / Laurel, MD ++ Delivered designs for this rubber stamp company, business cards, and logos
2003
< EDUCATION >
2005
2002 2001
DECEMBER 2005 BA, FINE ART
Bowie State University / Bowie, MD ++ Awarded scholarships in Piano and Fine Arts
2000
< HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS / SOFTWARE > InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Dreamweaver Excel / Word HTML / Javascript CSS
Windows / OSX Creativity Social Media SEO Organization Art Direction Communication
Independence Initiative Illustration Training / Tutoring Wordpress Expert Apprentice
< EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES > ++ Creating viral infographics, writing articles, guest blog posts for sites on a variety of topics for a wide range of clients, non-profits, and individuals. ++ Developed the Android application “TriviaToy” programmed primarily in javascript and html. ++ Broadcasting podcast, “Uncanny Creativity” sharing design productivity tips available in iTunes.