NATHAN SKRESLET   

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Freelance Graphic Designer

Always and Everywhere

I have been doing freelance work for design clients for nearly two decades. Duties include: 

• Meeting clients' unique design needs

• Multi-page publication design and pre-press file preparation

• Corporate identity development and branding

• Working with printers to ensure quality production and meet client deadlines

• Working remotely with clients, domestic and abroad

• Entertainment concept design

• Book cover design

     1997 - Present

 

Contract Graphic Designer

Hohner Inc.

Aided musical instrument company in preparing for industry trade shows. Duties included:

• Creating graphics for trade show displays

• Updated price lists, sell sheets, and product catalogs

• Designing retail packaging for new products

     2014-2015

 

Art Director

Rockstorm Games

I created the visual style for the game, including identity packages and web site designs for the game and the studio, previsualizations of the User Interface and in-game graphics as well as concept art for the game units. Duties included:

• Overseeing all visual aspects of the game

• Collaborating on crafting the game design documents

• Interviewing and conducting art tests for prospective art team members

     2009-2011

 

Senior Graphic Designer

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

I was responsible for a variety of visual design projects ranging across the University, art directing and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of photographers, interns, and commercial printers. Duties included: 

• Meeting with clients from individual Colleges and research teams, and the Office of the President

• Multi-page publication design and pre-press file preparation

• Supervising interns

• Ensuring creative design while adhering to our visual brand

     2008 - 2011

 

Junior Graphic Designer

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

I was responsible for a variety of visual design projects ranging across the University. Duties included: 

• Meeting with clients from individual Colleges and research teams, and the Office of the President

• Multi-page publication design and pre-press file preparation

• Ensuring creative design while adhering to our visual brand

     2004 - 2008

 

Design Intern

VDS4

This student-staffed full-service design agency run by the VT Graphic Design department worked on paid projects for local and University clients. Duties included: 

• Meeting with clients to ascertain their needs

• Multi-page publication design and pre-press file preparation

• Deliver innovative design solutions

     2003 - 2004

 

Rapid Prototyping Technician

Virginia Tech College of Architecture + Design

I was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the school's powder-deposition 3D Rapid Prototyping Printer. This device produced physical models from digital files using a glue-bonded starch powder laid in thin layers. Duties included: 

• Receiving and pre-press checking of student files

• Operation and maintenance of 3D Printer and Wax Immersion Hardening System

• Administration of the school's Materials Library

     2002 - 2003

 

Student Intern

Play Creative Consultancy

This consulting agency specialized in play-based brainstorming and product development for a variety of large companies. We organized ethnographic research and product concepting workshops as well as corporate team-building and creativity retreats. Duties included: 

• Workshop facilitation

• Concept visualization

• Event planing

     2003