Amanda Surveski, Freelance Illustrator + Designer in CT

About

I am an illustrator and designer working as a freelancer for a variety of markets. I am passionate about the world around us and focus most of my work on the beautiful creatures we tend to overlook, while incorporating humor at every chance I get.

Always looking for new clients to work with.

Hard working, detail-oriented, print production experience

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Illustration

Savannah College of Art and Design, SCAD

2013 - 2017

President of the SCAD Scientific Illustration Club Volunteer for the Savannah Film Festival and the Career Fair 2013 - 2015 Artwork featured in: Alexander Ink Gallery Show, SCAD Featured in SCAD Illustration Anthology Port City Review Exhibition of Selected Artwork Snuggle Bunnies, honorable mention in Port City Review The Bees and the Flowers, featured in Port City Review SCAD Patterns in Nature Exhibition, Third Place Award for, Seven Spotted Lady Beetle Featured in SCAD Illustration Anthology SCAD Lacoste Open Studio, Lacoste, France SCAD Scientific Illustration Exhibition SCAD Drawing Works Exhibition SCAD Foundations Honnors Show
BFA Illustration

SCAD, Lacoste

2016 - 2016

Spent a quarter abroad studying in Lacoste, France.
High School

Lewis S. Mills High School

2009 - 2013

Burlington, Connecticut

Experience

Freelance Illustrator and Designer

Amanda Surveski

Harwinton, CT

Jan 2017 - Present (7 years 10 months)

Working as a freelance illustrator and designer for a variety of clients producing work that is both illustrative and more design intensive. To see a full list of my clients please view my website.
Graphic Design Contractor

Mystic Aquarium

May 2017 - Apr 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Designed ads, flyers, pamphlets, signage, and other material for aquarium events and exhibits. Worked closely with the heads of graphic design to produce materials that are consistent with the brand of the aquarium. Produced material for a variety of departments in the aquarium. Delivered high-quality work in a faced-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Helped produced illustrative assets for the SeaScare event
• Created a variety of signs, handouts, ads and marketing material for many different events each season
Printing Specialist and Manager

Creative Approach

Savannah, GA

Mar 2015 - May 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Worked for the front of house staff, printing walk-in projects and materials for a variety of clients, from students to small businesses.
• Handled a variety of paper types and worked with both inkjet and laser printers and understand the machines from top to bottom
• Managed a crew of four people and assisted with questions, charges and maintaining the front of house
• Worked with large format printing
• Produced a variety of print material including saddle-stitch books, perfect binds, laminating, scanning and hand-cutting and folding
President

Scientific Illustration Club, SCAD

Savannah, GA

Mar 2015 - May 2017 (2 years 2 months)

As President, my responsibilities include organizing and leading group meetings and ensuring that things run smoothly as well as rebranding the club by providing an array of workshops and demonstrations that embrace all parts of the scientific illustration world.
• Coordinated and hosted a variety of workshops, panel discussions and events for the club
• Maintained the rebranding of the club through social media outlets
• Responsible for overall function and progress of the club by communicating frequently with other board members and faculty
Prep Lab Volunteer

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

New Haven, CT

Nov 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Working under Michael Anderson, I helped recreate grass for the Connecticut sound diorama out of man-made materials.
• Developed 3D mockups and structures
• Designed grass structure and developed color palette
Intern

XVIVO: Scientific Animation

Wethersfield, CT

Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)

• Created a database of 3D models from all programs used by animators
• Developed a file system for models, texture map and audio files
• Oversaw the production process for animations from storyboards to post-production
Freelance Illustrator

Exceptional Parenting Magazine (EP Magazine)

Jan 2015 - May 2015 (4 months)

• Developed illustrations for kids

Awards

2018

Creative Quarterly 51, Runner-up

Curated artist on CT Art List

Scientific Illustration, FE Gallery, Sacramento, CA

2017

Alexander Ink Gallery Show, SCAD

Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Annual Juried Art Exhibit

Featured in 2017 SCAD Illustration Anthology

Port City Review Exhibition of Selected Artwork

Snuggle Bunnies, selected as honorable mention in Port City Review

The Bees and the Flowers, to be featured in Port City Review

2016

SCAD Patterns in Nature Exhibition, Third Place Award for, Seven Spotted Lady Beetle

Featured in Art.Science.Gallery's show Meet the Beetles!

Harwinton Public Library Juror's Award for, To Live Without Fear

Featured in SCAD Illustration Anthology

Lacoste, France Open Studio

2015

Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Annual Juried Art Exhibit

SCAD Scientific Illustration Exhibition

SCAD Drawing Works Exhibition

2014

SCAD Foundations Honnors Show

Featured on TheyDrawandTravel.com

Affiliations

Guild of Natural Scientific Illustrators

Industries

Skills

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Amanda Surveski

Director and Associate/Full Professor, Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design, College of DAAP

Director, Industrial Design