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Illustrator & Designer
Matthew Duve
Charlotte, NC
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About
Matt is an experienced Graphic Artist who specializes in illustration, decorated apparel, custom lettering, package design, and brand identity. Professional and personable, his reputation for producing high quality designs and meeting challenging deadlines is well known across the lands. His work is often some combination of the things he loves most; graphic apparel, comic books, posters and vintage art. If you're wondering how you can make your next project stand out, get in touch.
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Education
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BFA 2D Studio GraphicsNorthern Illinois University1998 - 2002
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Experience
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Graphic Designer, Passenger / Light Truck TiresFort Mill, SCApr 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)• Create and manage marketing material, including internal and external print-based literature, POP / POS for dealer showrooms, illustrations and animations for executive PowerPoint presentations, trade show displays, videos, and advertising campaigns
• Manage external vendor relationships that pertain to creative and logistical assets
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Independent Contract ArtistNaperville, ILApr 2013 - Present (11 years 8 months)• Illustrate scenic landmarks and design cartouches for national park maps and souvenirs
• Design collateral items; i.e. logo, apparel, accessories, and product packaging
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Graphic Designer & Sales AssociateKalamazoo, MIJan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)• Created original designs that were applied on promotional products for Michigan businesses within the hospitality industry
• Miscellaneous duties included product research, price quotes, vendor management (pricing, ship dates, etc)
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VAVE Graphic DesignerKalamazoo, MIJun 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 6 months)• Designed product packaging for all brand segments, allowing for cost reduction and improved quality within the production process
• Partnered with managers, packaging engineers, and legal to fulfill customer design requests, insuring compliance of regulatory standards
• Provided graphic design support utilizing Adobe’s Creative Suite software to edit photos, layouts and text as needed for packaging, merchandising and brand collateral
• Incorporated typography, photography, and illustration throughout the design process while maintaining overall visual consistency and excellence on brand segments -
Graphic Designer and Production ArtistComstock Park, MIFeb 2008 - Jun 2016 (8 years 4 months)• Designed art for screen print and embroidery on apparel to be sold in the resort and collegiate markets
• Produced page layout and photo editing sales presentation boards, e-blasts, catalogues, and promotional material
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Co-creator and Artist of Mello™Comstock Park, MIMar 2007 - Feb 2008 (11 months)• Created and developed all art for ‘Mello’, a lifestyle brand geared toward the resort market
• Designed brand elements; i.e. art, logo, packaging, typography
• Illustrated 'How To Be Mello On the Beach', published 2007
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