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.
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 up Hot Market events
• Supplied graphics for web designs
• Film separations and output vector and spot
• Textile graphic Banner/Heat Transfer
2020-2022
Art Director
33 STAR APPAREL
Working with clients to refine concepts and develop new layouts and copy.
Ensuring that advertisements adhere to all legal, ethical, and professional standards prescribed by the company.
Revising advertisements to meet client’s needs or company marketing objectives, such as seasonal sales or special events.
Working with Account Executives to determine which materials should be created in-house, contracted out, or purchased from third-party vendors.
Meet with clients to discuss sales needs, objectives, and current campaigns to determine how new products should be marketed.
Supervising other designers who work on projects within their area of specialty, such as illustration or photography.
2017-2022
Photographer- Graphic
GSG PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS
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Communicating with clients to set up a time and place for a photoshoot
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Maintaining and managing photography equipment
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Editing photos/ High end retouch
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Submitting photos to appropriate persons
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Managing photography sessions
2014-2017
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
SKILLS
Photoshop - Advanced
Indesign - Poficient
Social Media/Web Design
Illustrator - Advance
Screen Print Separations - Advanced
Photography/ Video Editing
EXPERTISE
GRAPHIC DESIGN
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Study design briefs and determine requirements
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Schedule projects and define budget constraints
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Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
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Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
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Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
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Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
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Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design
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Test graphics across various media
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Amend designs after feedback
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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.
MARTIAL ARTS
Parker/Planas Lineage Studied the art for
30 years, Certified Instructor and 2nd Degree Black Belt