\ arthur ● krupsky \ menu

\ resume/CV

Objective
Multifaceted designer with over seven years experience across a wide variety of organizations, industries and mediums. Strong vision of clean, usable aesthetics and interaction. Seeking a position requiring my versatility for working across platforms and media to deliver compelling, brand-focused design and marketing communications.

Experience
03/2008 - present - SF, CA
star47design | principal, web/print/interactive designer
● Development to production, manage every project from vendor relations, outside contractors, account negotiation, client satisfaction, marketing, contract editing, server management.
● Initialize design and determine strategy for all internal and customer-based projects and marketing materials including landing pages, print ads, emails, online banners from concept to production.
● Strong personal skills including focused listening, logical thinking and working in a high-pressure team-oriented environment; rapidly adapting to new technologies, standards and ideas.
● Thorough grasp of cross-browser/platform compatibility issues, optimization, SEO, analytics and W3C standards.

05/2006 - 03/2008 - SF, CA
Wayfinder Response Marketing | Art Director
● Responsible for art direction and production of print and online media; including websites, online banners, brochures, pamphlets, posters, direct mail and email design.
● Knowledgeable in information architecture, wireframing, project management and business development.
● Executed necessary tasks for print production, print mechanicals, press checks and copywriting.
● Specialty in producing work within brand standards as well as developing brand guidelines and identity materials.
● Awards: 2 Silver & 1 Gold Addy's.

06/2005 - 11/2005 - SF, CA
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners | Creative Coordinator
● Executed design initiatives for print and web; including pamphlet, logo, poster design and video editing.
● Assisted art directors in image searching, developing rough comps, producing layouts/grids and preparing presentation boards.

07/2004 - 01/2005 - SF, CA
[X]Press Magazine (SFSU) | Graphic Designer
● Designed and produced ads, brochures and magazine layouts.
● Placed magazine ads, selected and purchased stock photography and took photographs for upcoming articles.
● Interviewed subjects, assisted writing and proofing articles.
● Award: Most Psycho-dramatic Illustration.

\ code & software

Code
expert in:
xml
css
html
as2
experienced in:
php
javascript
as3
jquery
mootools

Software
expert in:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Flash
Fireworks
Dreamweaver
Coda
ImageReady
Audacity
Acrobat
MS Office
various FTP
experienced in:
Swift 3D
After Effects

\ about me

I am a web/print designer and web developer with seven years of experience and am always looking to expand my artillery of knowledge in the creative industry. With the companies spending more money for online advertising and the industry going more interactive then ever, lately most of my work has been leaning towards anything and everything online. Over the years, I have worked with promotional media ranging from print advertising, direct mail marketing, to online media; including rich media banners, landing pages and emails. Strapped with the belief that great design comes from hard work, an open mind, and a clear vision of a goal, I started star47design this summer, an interactive advertising design agency geared to be an all in one design shop for small business.

Through my present business venture, career, education, internships, freelancing, traveling around the world, and gaining new creative knowledge by absorbing various cultures, I have developed a strong background in advertising, web design and development. I am a great team player and always work towards perfection with great efficiency and favorable results. I have a eye for detail and a need for getting things done right the first time. Throughout the past year, my skills as an designer have not only grown in conceptualizing and coding, but in account management and production. Working for myself and at a boutique marketing firm has given me the skills to work with clients on the business and creative end as one; by not only designing great work that adheres to the initial creative brief, but also by educating the client to make the right decisions for a better marketing/ad campaign.

Observing professionals and friends in the industry, it seems there is a vast disconnect between the business and creative side, knowing what it takes to be successful on both ends is vital to any agency and client. I work to bridge that gap, working both sides to help advance each other, resulting in greater efficiency and hopefully making more money, the root of it all.

\ education

08/1999 -01/2005 - SF, CA
San Francisco State University
● B.A., Industrial Design
focus on Visual Communication
● Minor in Interior Design
● Minor in Technical
& Professional Writing

\ languages

● Fluent: English and Russian
● Intermediate: Spanish