GRAPHIC DESIGNER- PHOTOGRAPHER

GINO MARTINO

I'm a Portland, Oregon based Graphic Designer that specializes in Custom Graphics, Logos, T-shirt art, Branding, Website, Social Media, Video editing and Photography.

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EXPERIENCE

Experience

2023-2024

Lead Artist

Kustom Kreations, Woodburn Oregon

• Create Seasonal Graphics for Apparel line

• Image retouch

• DTF Design and run

• Sublimation Textile

• Pre Flight Customer artwork

• Customer Service

• Scheduling Print jobs/ Production

• Create custom artwork for customers upcoming Hot Market events

• Supplied graphics for web designs

• Film separations and output vector and spot

• Textile graphic Banner/Heat Transfer

2018-2023

Art Director

33 STAR APPAREL

Collaborating with clients to refine concepts and develop innovative layouts and copy. Ensuring all advertisements comply with legal, ethical, and professional standards set by the company.
Revising advertisements to align with client requirements or company marketing goals, including seasonal promotions or special events.
Partnering with Account Executives to decide which materials should be produced internally, outsourced, or sourced from third-party vendors.
Meeting with clients to discuss sales targets, objectives, and ongoing campaigns to strategize on how new products should be marketed.
Overseeing other designers specializing in areas such as illustration or photography, providing guidance and ensuring project quality.

2017-2022

Photographer- Graphic

GSG PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS

Communicating with clients to set up a time and place for a photoshoot
Maintaining and managing photography equipment
Editing photos/ High end retouch
Submitting photos to appropriate persons
Managing photography sessions

2014-2018

Art Director

IDEA SCREEN PRINT

• Pre Flight Customer artwork

• Customer Service

• Scheduling Print jobs

• Create custom artwork for customers up coming events

• Supplied graphics for web designs

• Film separation and output

• Textile graphics

EDUCATION

1995-2000

Bachelor's Degree

1984-1988

High School Diploma

1988-1990

Vocational Training

COLUMBIA COLLEGE

Graphic Design and Marketing

EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL

Blue Island, IL General Studies

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Kanakakee Vocational Training Auto Mechcanic

Education

SKILLS

Skills

Photoshop - Advanced

Indesign - Poficient

Social Media/Web Design

Illustrator - Advance

Screen Print Separations - Advanced

Photography/ Video Editing

Expertise

EXPERTISE

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Study design briefs and determine requirements
Schedule projects and define budget constraints
Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design
Test graphics across various media
Amend designs after feedback
Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

PHOTOGRAPHY

Working closely with clients to capture photos of people, places and things through the use of creativity and technical abilities in photographic equipment and photo manipulation software. To ensure that desired results are obtained, photographers have to communicate effectively with clients regarding expectations to meet standards and deadlines of projects. Other duties include recommending creative ideas and solutions to achieve desired results and maintaining a professional image.