WHAT I’VE BEEN UP TO

GYK ANTLER
SEPT 2020 - SEPT 2022
Art Director

Lead creative on multiple client accounts including Cedar’s Hommus, Visit NH Tourism, NH Dept. of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Lottery, Sweet Baby Rays, Ken’s Dressings, and more. Worked with a large team of creatives to develop strategic brand positioning, brand identity, and marketing campaigns for various clients, simultaneously. Focused on all mediums of design including digital, print, video, UX, and photography. Directed photo and video shoots alongside production teams. Adopted more senior level leadership tasks such as mentoring young talent within our agency; Jr. Designers, Jr. Art Directors, and mid-level Art Directors. I’m a motivated and passionate worker who puts the team above all else and will do whatever it takes to cultivate a positive, exciting and motivating environment for my team to flourish.

Graphic Designer specializing in concepting marketing campaigns for various product launches throughout the year. Art direct photoshoots for marketing campaigns, lifestyle apparel, and new website e-commerce imagery. Create Bauer World branding and event visual package every year which includes hotel graphics, swag items, and all event visuals. Promote company culture by creating new clubs and internal organizations.

SUGARHOUSE STATIONERY
SEPT 2016 - PRESENT
Owner & Does All Things

Started small business specializing in creating custom wedding invitations for clients. Guide clients through projects from concept to completion. Custom art is drawn & painted, then digitized to create final designs. Created brand identity, built website, & photograph product images. Devised marketing strategy, create daily content, & manage all social platforms. Developed & designed print & web ads.

SKILLET CREATIVE
JUNE 2015 - JUNE 2017
Art Director,
Graphic Designer & Project Manager

Design and develop packaging, logos, ads, brochures, and social media campaigns for national and local brands such as Jetboil, Eureka!, Boyden Valley Winery, Vermont Creamery, Jasper Hill Farm, Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, and the Burlington Wine + Food Festival. Oversee projects from concept to completion, keep projects on task, on time, on budget, and communicate with clients daily. Collaborate with owner and provide direction and support to other teammates and freelancers during each project. Coordinate with various printing and packaging vendors.

SELECT DESIGN
JAN 2014 - JUNE 2015
Graphic Designer

Brainstormed original concepts and developed design work for national and local brands such as Warrior Sports, Gallo Wines, North American Breweries, and Ben & Jerry’s. Created and strategized marketplace representation and brand positioning audits for Warrior Sports. Designed conceptual work for client websites, web and print ads, window displays, apparel, POP displays, and social media campaigns. Collaborated with peer designers, Creative Director, Project and Account Managers, and Art Director daily.

BURTON SNOWBOARDS
SEPT 2011 - JAN 2014
Print Production Designer

Create and develop layout designs for Consumer Catalogs, Dealer Books,
and event collateral. Produce designs for store merchandising signage, window graphics, and POP displays. Develop print ready, production quality mechanical files for various vendors. Design logos, posters, and apparel graphics for internal events. Assist new production artists in development and collaborate with Production Manager, Product Managers, Designers, and Creative Director daily.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Developed graphics and layout designs for various 2011 All-Star Game collateral. Designed band posters for the MLB Fan Cave Concert Series. Composed layouts for Senior Retreat Books and Wrap Up Reports. Developed 2012 World Series Logos. Assisted Senior Designers and Creative Director.

BROWNSTEIN GROUP

Developed concepts for advertising campaigns. Designed company look book and Ikea newsletters. Photographed work for Comcast SportsNet presentations. Developed logos for clients including Anti-Defamation League and Mural Arts Program. Constructed costumes for SuperPretzel advertising video.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
College of Visual and Performing Arts

B.F.A. Communications Design | Painting Concentration
2007-2011
Study Abroad London Design Program