I am a graphic designer with both print and web experience living in the Chicagoland area. I've worked on a variety of projects including logo design, print collateral, advertisements, brochures, posters, email blasts, and websites. When time and space allows, I also enjoy getting my hands dirty with silk-screen printing. I learned the process from Steve Walters at Screwball Press in Chicago.

Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Visual Communications from the Illinois Institute of Art. Graduated with honors. Dean's List. Merit Scholarship recipient.

Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer - March 2004 - Present
Provided start-to-finish concepts, design, and production for a variety of clients including:

Blue Plate Catering
McDonalds Corporation
JC Whitney
Classified Ventures
Young and Rubicam Brands
Rosen and Brichta

Skills and Software
Skilled in concepting, design and production. Able to multitask. Presented Photoshop editing techniques to team and other departments while an Ad Producer at Classified Ventures.

CS3 Photoshop, CS3 Illustrator, CS3 InDesign, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, Flash, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft.

 

Gina Knapik Graphic Design 2009