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I'm a natural leader who thrives on the challenge of coming up with a continuous stream of fresh, new ideas. I’m organized, creative, and bold enough to take risks. I know how to find your story and tell it with passion!

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Jesiah Bell
Seattle, WA
206 909 9694
jesiahbell@gmail.com
www.jesiahbell.com

resumé: Art Director

strengths

• Lead in converting moods, messages, concepts, and ideas into imagery
• Deliver original, visionary products: on time, every time and within budget
• Focus on results oriented project development, increasing profitability
• Conduct cogent presentations and brainstorming sessions that quickly reveal
the big idea
• Discover and leverage the strengths of others
• Organize projects with seasoned time management skills
• Supervise and inspire production teams while remaining coachable
to creative directors

software & skills

• Adobe Creative Suite, PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator, Freehand, Dreamweaver, Keynote, Flash, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, After Effects, MS Office, MS Project, HTML
• Directing Creative Teams, Photography, Video Production, Script Writing, Illustration.

education

2005 University of Washington - DXARTS - Film Production
1998 University of Washington - BFA in Graphic Design

experience

Art Director
Many Clients, 2001 - present
Full-time, freelance design for corporate identity, print design, video and web sites.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee projects through the entire life cycle: from concept through delivery
• Perform lead role in the design and production of print, identity, multimedia, and web design
• Create and design concepts for websites, UX, interactive, advertisements, branding systems,
logos, large-scale graphics, posters, portfolios, signs
• Develop business, manage vendors, serve as client liaison
• Maintain production schedules and budgets
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects in different stages
• Formulate design concepts and direct workers engaged in art work, layout design, and copy writing
• Coordinate and manage designers, freelancers, photographers and copywriters
• Conceptualize and launch online viral marketing videos
• Inspire team to think outside the box to produce award-winning creative work
• Work under tight deadlines to handle projects that require creativity and innovative ideas

selected clients include:

Graphic Designer
University of Washington Creative + Communications,
June 2005 - December 2005 & September 2008 - December 2008
• Created Brochures, Catalogs, Newsletters, Direct Mail, Books, Websites, Posters, Photo Illustrations
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously
• Interacted with clients and creative directors
• Performed color correcting, art selection, file organization & management
• Invent creative solutions to accelerate efficiency

Graphic Designer
mHilliard Associates inc., 1999 - 2001
A design agency specializing in unique and inventive projects
• Managed, built and organized searchable image database
• Created photo illustrations, posters, logos, direct mail, brochures, promotional materials
• Performed color correcting, photo retouching, file-management for Microsoft’s 25th anniversary book
• Assisted art-directed photo shoots
• Created video slide shows using Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Conducted client meetings

Design Chief
The Daily of the University of Washington, 1995 - 1998
Student-run newspaper of the University of Washington. Started as Production Designer and quickly promoted to Design Chief for Arts & Entertainment, plus a weekly feature called Monday Magazine.
• Designed and implemented style guidelines and templates for layout
• Supervised design team and delegated responsibilities
• Prioritized workflow to make tight weekly deadlines

awards

Film Racing (Seattle, 2009) - “Meeting Miss Fortune” Best Film, Best Writing,
Best Direction, Best Special Effects, Audience Choice (online and at screening)
48 Hour Film Project (Seattle, 2009) - “The Belgian Pretzel” Best Film, Best Writing,
Best Acting, Audience Choice
Viral video contest for One Minute Meditation (International, 2009) - “Framing the Silence” online vote: Best Film, & Winner of Grand Prize
Viral video contest for Microsoft Windows 7 (Seattle, 2009) - "Don't Quote Me On This" 2nd runner up