About
Chris Philson is a freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator from Rochester, NY. Chris specializes in designing logos, identity systems, print materials, HTML / CSS websites, and vector illustrations. He is particularly interested in advertising and has a very strong desire to learn new things, in graphic design and all other fields.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design received May 2010
Art History Minor
3.637 GPA
Dean’s List recipient every quarter
High Honors
RIT AIGA Member
Personal Assets
Responsible, punctual
Rigorous work ethic
Organized, studious, resourceful, intelligent
Very high level of attention to detail
Eager to learn about design and all other subjects
Design Knowledge
Elements of Graphic Design
Typography
Symbol and Icon Design
Publication and Editorial Design
Information, Environmental, and Advertising Design
Time-Based, Interactive Media, and Website Design
History of Graphic Design and Editorial Design
Calligraphy and Hand Lettering
Digital Illustration and Cartooning
Computer Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, DreamWeaver
Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
HTML and CSS
Basic ActionScript 3
Awards
Dean’s List
RIT Presidential Scholarship
Rensselaer Medal
Scholastic Art Gold Key Portfolio
Hands of Christ Award
Creativity International Platinum Award
Student Photography Magazine, 2010
Earned as part of RIT Positive Negative magazine
Experience
Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Boulder, CO
Studio Intern, September – December 2011
Designed and constructed books, signs, decorations, props, and miscellaneous other print materials. Resized, cropped, and formatted images. Designed logos, typefaces, and comprehensive layouts. Illustration work. Wrote social media posts and managed Twitter account.
Clients include Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, American Express, Domino’s, Old Navy, Jell-O, Coke Zero, Angel’s Envy, B‑Cycle, and MetLife.
Freelance Work
2009 – Present
Logo, identity, business card, envelope, letterhead, booklet, t‑shirt, and website design and illustration.
Clients include Beyond Inference Statistical Consulting, Plant Designs, RIT E Philip Saunders College of Business, BroApparel, St Mary of the Assumption, Baber AME Church, and Open Door Mission.
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