Graphic Designer

Julie Loven

Chicago Ridge, IL

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I am a graphic designer that utilizes and balances creativity, resourcefulness, and personality to create dynamic and innovative work that meets any clients needs and desires. Currently I am looking for a forward thinking company that will exercise my skills and creativity while challenging me to grow further in my field.

Technical Skills:

• Systems: Windows 10, Mac OS 10.14 Mojave

• Software: Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition), Adobe Acrobat,

Google Workspace, VidGrid, Camtasia, Canva, Zoom (Administration), Airtable, Canvas
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design
  
  Saint Xavier University
  
  2002 - 2007
Experience
- Graphic Designer
  
  Pinnacle Advertising & Marketing
  
  Jan 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
  
  • Create marketing assets that exceed the expectations of our Automotive
  clients. Including, but not limited to logos, eblasts, digital banners, social media
  posts, tv storyboards, printed collateral, outdoor, trade show displays, etc
  • Adhere to all corporate brand guidelines when preparing graphic materials
  • Works well under pressure and tight deadlines, managing several projects or
  tasks, in multiple mediums; print, web, and video
- Freelance Designer
  
  Self Employed
  
  Jun 2020 - Present (4 years 5 months)
  
  • Act as Art Director, Designer, Photographer, Photo Editor, Social Media
  Manager and Copywriter; controlling each project phase from concept to
  completion
- Graphic Instructional Designer
  
  Saint Xavier University
  
  Chicago, IL
  
  Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)
  
  • Create and design digital graphics for university courses and departments
  • Develop infographic (text, image and video based) materials for faculty, staff,
  students and instructional design department
  • Design and conduct educational software trainings for faculty, staff and
  students
  • Troubleshoot, research and resolve learning management functionality issues
  and educational software
- Graphic Designer
  
  Pinnacle Advertising & Marketing
  
  Feb 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 4 months)
  
  • Create marketing assets that exceed the expectations of our Automotive
  clients. Including, but not limited to logos, eblasts, digital banners, social media
  posts, tv storyboards, printed collateral, outdoor, trade show displays, etc
  • Collaborate with other designers within the team to offer improvements and
  direction on projects
  • Adhere to all corporate brand guidelines when preparing graphic materials
  • Works well under pressure and tight deadlines, managing several projects or
  tasks, in multiple mediums; print, web, and video
- Graphic Designer
  
  Fisher Printing (formerly Atlantic Press Inc.)
  
  Dec 2007 - Feb 2018 (10 years 2 months)
  
  • Brainstorm and produce print ads for Ace Hardware that run on a weekly and
  monthly basis
  • Extensively working with clients to provide their design needs and expectations,
  while providing prime customer service skills
  • Broad application skills in QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop to
  create design layouts
- Typesetter
  
  Fisher Printing (formerly Atlantic Press Inc.)
  
  Sep 2007 - Dec 2007 (3 months)
  
  • Gather and prepare materials for the utilization of other artists
  • Gather and research advertising samples for company records
  • Coordinate design projects between divisions and assist management when possible
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Julie Loven

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

Assistant Professor, Graphic Design