Design Project

CHRISTOPHER KITAHARADIGITAL ART DIRECTOR

abp3g0@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

Philosophically collaborative CREATIVE

PROFESSIONAL with a knack for media. Inspired and trend savvy; bent on creative problem solving. Highly interested in

original content for web or mobile. In constant pursuit for better communication.

EXPERIENCE

Freelance, Chicago, IL

Digital Art Director / Web Guru 10.2009 Current

Collaborate with agency creative teams. Brainstorm ideas. Design mock-ups. Polish presentations. Solve problems with both design and technology. Produce quality creative content for personal clients. Produce interactive content for sites, apps, games and campaigns.

Concept: Collaborate with team members to generate ideas that hit targets and transcend medium.

Design: Design layouts and create content for websites, apps, presentations, and proposals.

Typography: Work with type from headers to three column layouts. Make it fit. Make it work. Make it sing.

Social Networking: Consult, concept, create and manage social campaigns to meet client demands.

UX Design: Design with reason. Draw up wire frames. Map the quickest path to pertinent information. Expose as much content as possible and necessary. Follow analysis and common sense.

Content Management: Work with dev team to install or understand the most appropriate CMS. Process files accordingly. Catalog content as it is generated.

Front End Dev: Work with developers to make their life easier. Make minor alterations to code. Concept creative, technical solutions to meet client demands. Design for code and code for design.

Pitch: Wrangle the best ideas. Communicate to meet and exceed audience expectations. Stand and deliver.

Select Clients: ARC, Draft FCB, Energy BBDO, Euro RSCG, Solution Set, MSI Chicago

Higgs and Boson LLC

Founding Creative Partner / Creative Consultant 8.2010 11.2011 / 11.2011 - Current

Operate and manage photographic and video vender service for international editorial publications and adverting agencies with a focus on people, concept, collaboration and new media.

New Business: Shop portfolio to local small business. Win accounts with creative and personal approach. Maintain client relations.

Creative Direction: Concept websites and photos hoots for existing clients and new business. Direct design and dev team to produce content as needed.

Producing: Estimate job costs based on project demands. Manage creative projects from start to finish. Hire and manage freelancers.

Select Clients: CHW, La Sardine, Le Bouchon, The Gentlemen's Club LLC, MSI Chicago, Wolf Home

Sanchez + Kitahara, Chicago, IL

Photographer / Creative Partner 8.2006 8.2011

Operate and manage photographic and video vender service for international editorial publications and adverting agencies with a focus on people, concept, collaboration and new media.

Photography: Work with buyers, producers, art directors and creative directors to execute photo shoots on location and in studio. Provide custom artwork to fulfill client needs and imagination.

Producing: Estimate job costs. Manage project budgets. Hire crew, cast talent and secure locations based on project demands.

Sales: Shop portfolio to national and international advertising and editorial clients. Maintain client relations.

Photo Re-Touching: Composite, manipulate, batch process and collage high resolution photography.

Studio Management: Ensure client satisfaction from enter to exit. Prepare equipment. Run inventory. Create curriculum and training for interns. Create and maintain annual portfolios.

Select Clients: AIKIRA, Chicago Magazine, DePaul University, EFFEN Vodka, Euro RSCG, Kraft, McGarry Bowen, Michelob, Pitchfork, TIMEOUT Chicago, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Valspar Paint

Saverio Truglia Photography, Chicago, IL

Intern / Photo Assistant 6.2007 9.2007

Work under the study of Saverio Truglia. Aid in high end commercial and editorial production. Keep cast, crew and clients happy, feed and productive. Make pick-up runs for clients, props, subjects, photographer. Work directly with photographer to achieve the choice quality of light. Run power, source packs, color and rig lights to yield desired creative effect. Prepare file folders on capture computer. Manage, navigate and use all necessary software. Ensure safety and back-up of all files. Prepare files for post production.

Select Clients: Abelson Taylor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Energy BBDO, Rolling Stone, Time, Toyota, Y & R

Euro RSCG Chicago, Chicago, IL

Creative Intern / In-House Photographer 6.2005 8.2007

Train in design studio. Prepare documents and artwork for print. Prepare presentation documents. Mount mock-up boards. Train with creative team. Brain storm on RFPs. Assist Art Directors in creating designs and layouts. Design brand style guides, press releases, and internal projects. Establish and manage in - house photography studio. Work with creative teams to create custom art work for internal projects and pitches.

Select Clients: Barilla, Citibank, Effen Vodka, Potbelly's Sandwich Co., Sears, Sprint/Nextel, Volvo

EDUCATIONDePaul University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Cinema 5.2007 SKILLS

Trade Skills

Concept, Art Direction, Layout, Design, Typography, Photography, Video Production, Front-End DEV

Software

Adobe CS5, Final Cut Pro, Capture One, FileZilla, Google Docs, MS Office

Code

HTML, CSS, PHP, Java Script, AS3

AWARDS / SHOWSDePaul University, Chicago, IL

Cum Laude 5.2007 Around the Coyote, Chicago, IL

Miniatures and Multiples Show 11.2006 Boy Scouts of America, Kansas City, MO

Eagle Scout 4.2004

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