Matthew Montero

* Developed and designed a consistent brand identity for entire housewares line of products which included all packaging, collateral and display designs * Successfully managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion * Managed production for all outgoing projects while keeping in daily contact with factories * Coordinated and maintained online database of all product photography for sales force * Produced packaging for domestic and international markets * Trained, supervised and provided art direction for junior designers

Graphic design firm providing print, identity, web, package and brand design

* Managed projects on package design, company identity, brochures, ads and web sites
* Created unique packaging, branding, logo and web design for a wide range of clients
* Created innovative visual layouts and developed new designs for clients' websites
* Designed projects from initial concept through completion
* Extensive experience in photo retouching and color correction of photos

* Art Direction of design and production of several publications for Travel Weekly * Created cover art as well as spot illustrations for Travel Weekly Publications * Trained, supervised and provided art direction for junior designers * Created websites for Cahners publications as well as for the corporate intranet * Worked closely with programmers building sites and implementing changes