Experience

 

Summary
With over 10 years of professional design experience, I am able to take a project from concept to completion with a combination of creativity and technical expertise. I have an understanding of the need to balance good design with functionality and my strengths include working conceptually, strong typography and a sophisticated use of color. I have a passion for creative design as well as a strong interest in the technical aspects of my profession. I am accomplished in product photography, studio lighting, digital workflow, photo retouching, color correction and digital manipulation.

View my online portfolio:
www.davidigedesign.com

Computer Skills
Macintosh OS 9.2, 10.4
Windows XP
Quarkxpress 6.5
InDesign CS 2
Photoshop CS 2
Illustrator CS 2
Dreamweaver MX
Flash MX
Microsoft Office

Education
Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA
BFA in Communication Design

David Ige
 2227 Godby Rd., Suite 230
Atlanta, GA  30349
(404) 725-3008
david@davidigedesign.com
www.davidigedesign.com


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1/06-Present


Emissary Trading Company

Atlanta, GA

Graphic designer and product photographer for a major home decor manufacturer and importer. Responsible for creating print marketing materials, website content, trade show collateral and new product launches. Using the in-house photography studio, I am responsible for all product photography.
1/05-1/06

Freelance Graphic Design, Web Design and Temp Jobs

Atlanta, GA

Upon my arrival in Atlanta, I worked at various companies placed by creative staffing agency Aquent on an a temporary basis. I also had several freelance clients for graphic and web design.
5/04-12/04

Remo Incorporated

Valencia, CA

Graphic Designer for a leading manufacturer of drums and percussion products. As part of the company's in-house graphics department, I was responsible for creating advertisements, posters, POP displays, newsletters, trade show materials, custom graphic drums and packaging. My job duties included the operation of several large format inkjet printers and dye-sublimation heat presses used in proprietary graphic processes.
9/98 -11/03

Newmark Advertising

Encino, CA

Graphic Designer for full-service advertising agency servicing the travel, retail, banking and medical fields. Responsible for the creation of brochures, catalogs, newsletters, advertisements and marketing materials. A fast paced, team oriented, deadline driven environment requiring the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Clients include First Federal Bank, Neiman Marcus, CT Screening International, Crystal Cruises, Proflowers.com, Leisure Travel Group, Rail Europe, DER Travel and American Medical Sales.
9/96-5/98 Promotional Graphics

Sherman Oaks, CA

Graphic Designer for full-service design studio with a wide range of projects that includes newsletters, brochures, catalogs, package design, collateral design and web site design. A small studio with two designers, this position required the handling of multiple tasks including client relations and administrative duties.
3/96-8/96

Traveling Times

Valencia, CA

Graphic Designer for quarterly 4-color tabloid sized travel publications. Responsible for design, production, photo research, and advertisement design for 1/3 of the company’s client base of 100 travel agencies.