Jill Smith, Designer & Owner of Jill Smith Studio in Raleigh, NC

About

Hi! I bring more than 14 years of valuable experience in design, honed during my time working overseas. I recently relocated to the US and have decided to devote more focus to my freelancing career.

I have a diverse portfolio and creative knowledge in the following fields:

• Product Design

• Logo Design & Brand Development

• Packaging Design

• Retail & Interior Design

• Events, Trade and Exhibition Design

I have a full set of skills that are valuable to my design process and project presentations:

• Graphic Design

• Digital & Tradition Art Illustration

• 3D Modeling & Rendering

• 2D CAD (Plan & Elevation)

• Mockup & Prototyping

• Die Cut & Pattern Making

• Photography

I am proficient in the following design software:

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Dimension

• Adobe XD

• Adobe Aero

• Adobe InDesign

• Procreate

• Vectorworks

• Sketchup

• Artlantis

• Squarespace

• Cricut

I have an extensive experience in delivering successful design projects for both small businesses and large-scale enterprise clients. My proficiency in the design department could serve as a valuable asset to your business, providing crucial guidance and strategic creative innovation to enhance your brand identity and digital presence.

For a detailed view of my previous projects and engagements with blue-chip accounts, feel free to visit my website, JILLSMITH.STUDIO.

Education

Autodesk 3D Studio Max

Stanford IT Learning CIM Technologies

2011 - 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Industrial and Product Design

De La Salle College of St. Benilde

2006 - 2010

Experience

Owner & Designer

Jill Smith Studio

NC

Jun 2017 - Present (7 years 5 months)

- Started a small business in professional design services.
- Designing logo and brand identity for start-ups and small businesses.
- Focusing on 3D design visual presentations for product designs and custom packaging designs.
- Creating concepts for product design and business development.
- Managing projects remotely.
- Exploring potential business expansion in metalsmithing and jewelry design.
Exhibition Designer

Global Experience Specialists (GES)

Feb 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 6 months)

- Layout planning and designing trade and exhibition stands, country pavilions, events & mall kiosks.
- Developing moodboards and design concept through brainstorming and creative ideation.
- Understanding the client’s products and services and gaining insights through market research.
- Conducting research on current trends and latest events to gather creative inspirations.
- 3D modeling and rendering using multiple design software.
- Working predominantly on custom design & modular system.
- Creating clear and concise presentations.
- Substantial planning for event organizer projects.
- Designing marketing materials and graphic art illustrations for visual rendering presentations.
- Operating within budget constraints base on the project brief.
- Coordinating with various departments within the building process, including the accounts team, project managers and production crew, to effectively deliver and execute the client’s goal.
Concept Visual Merchandising Coordinator

Home Centre

Feb 2013 - Feb 2014 (1 year)

- Layout planning and designing store windows and store interior layout for all 90 GCC branches and worldwide.
- Creating concept moodboards and room styling.
- Research on trends.
- 3D modeling and rendering.
- Providing technical solutions.
- Graphic design for store and window display.
- Creating mock-up scale models.
- Coordinating and handling suppliers.
- Designing within budget constraints.
- Creating presentations.
- Coordinating with senior managers, floor managers and floor visual merchandisers to achieve design consistency throughout store branches.
Jr. Industrial Designer

Inovent Inc.

2009 - Feb 2012 (2 years 3 months)

- Product and client research.
- Product design and development.
- Layout planning and designing point of purchase, exhibition stands, retail interior, store and window display, kiosks, packaging & activation.
- 3D modeling and rendering using multiple software such as, 3D Studio Max, V-Ray, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Creating brand identity such as, logo design and company profiles.
- Brand environment and advertising.
- Coordinating with business development and software engineers.

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Jill Smith

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

Systems Administrator, Visible Futures Lab (VFL)