Aaron Maurer
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About
Aaron specializes in brand identity, illustration and layout and has worked across several areas of the field including marketing, events, packaging, retail, publishing and the non-profit sector. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in 2006, he spent two years working in Geneva, Switzerland, as a designer for a human rights advocacy NGO. A passion for using his skills to serve others informs his life and work, and he enjoys projects that give back to society. Aaron is an active participant in Chicago’s design community, volunteering with the AIGA Chicago and a member of Spudnik Press printmaking cooperative, among other ventures. An avid fan of music and film, he can often be found at indie rock shows, summer festivals or movie theatres around town. He also enjoys running (including the occasional marathon in support of Team World Vision), reading and pub trivia in his spare time.
Aaron is always interested in meeting and working with new people and would be happy to hear from you. If you have an appropriate freelance opportunity, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Specialties: branding and identity, illustration, photography, layout, publishing, packaging, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark XPress, Acrobat, basic HTML, copywriting, pre-press -
Education
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BS Graphic DesignUniversity of Cincinnati2001 - 2006Magna Cum Laude, Distinguished Honors Diploma, Dean’s List all completed quarters
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Experience
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Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator2005 - Present (19 years)clients have included: WOJO Design, World Council of Churches, IA Collaborative, All Terrain, World Relief, The Impact Lab, Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Crypto Voices, Trustwave, Willow Creek Community Church, Maxilliant, YMCA Metro Chicago, Lutheran World Federation, Watch Hill Therapy, Curio Press, ArchInvest, RG Barry, Epiphany Lutheran Church, RBM Property Investment Group and Shema Community, among others
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Art Director / DesignerThe August Jackson CompanyJan 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 9 months)responsible for creation of interactive electronic publications; design of event branding and on-site signage (print and screen); layout of print collateral including newsletters, postcards, annual reports and booklets; design of online elements including email headers and web banners
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Art DirectorMarketing WerksOct 2011 - May 2012 (7 months)collaborated on development of campaign strategy, concepts and artwork for existing clients and new business pitches including the television, apparel, healthcare and automotive industries; participated in brainstorms for events and site activations; provided direction to freelance illustrators and 3D renderers
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DesignerMarketing WerksMar 2010 - Oct 2011 (1 year 7 months)primarily responsible for Verizon Telecom projects including promotional posters and flyers, event site signage, uniforms and vehicle wraps;
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Graphic Designer, Interim Communications CoordinatorFranciscans InternationalAug 2006 - Jun 2008 (1 year 10 months)conceptualized and designed printed publications including newsletters, fundraising appeals, books and UN documents; designed publications for an international audience in up to nine different languages; helped develop the organization’s branding standards; photographed various office and UN events as well as Franciscan brothers and sisters in the field; oversaw Communications Department of three peers and acted as department representative during period of office leadership transition
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Design InternRELEVANT Media GroupDec 2005 - Mar 2006 (3 months)created layouts for magazine spreads, flowed text for books, illustrated concepts for tee shirts, photographed apparel and created final layout for catalog, color-corrected photography, pre-press on magazine pages, wrote several short articles and music reviews
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Design Co-opTurner DuckworthJun 2005 - Sep 2005 (3 months)developed designs for various logos, icons and packaging concepts; created presentations for various clients; participated in product naming brainstorms; prepared final art for projects
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Design Co-opChute GerdemanJun 2004 - Sep 2004 (3 months)developed designs for various logos, icons and packaging concepts; worked in scale to create files of environmental graphics and fixtures to be sent to vendors for pricing; prepared final art files for projects; edited high-res photography
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Design Co-oplagaJan 2004 - Mar 2004 (2 months)developed and contributed designs to initial client presentations, created illustrations for internal and external projects, researched target demographics for projects, compiled mood boards, color-corrected scans and photography, created package comps, participated in NameStream product naming session, helped develop distinct platforms for client research, observed focus groups
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