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Karen N. Hibbert
art director | graphic designer
Brooklyn, NY
OBJECTIVE
To be an influential member of a design team, working on printed publications with people who share my passion for design and strive for excellence in their work.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA] in Graphic Design, May 2002, High Honors
Rochester Institute of Technology [RIT], Rochester, New York
DESIGN SKILLS
Experience with: magazines, reports, brochures, invitations, posters, menus, newsletters, advertising, identity, Web sites, and other various types of print design
ATTRIBUTES
Highly detail-oriented, organized, creative, positive, flexible, reliable, conscientious, and excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress on a Macintosh system, Microsoft Office, knowledge of basic HTML and CSS
DESIGN WORK EXPERIENCE
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Design Services
11/04 – 2/08 Chapel Hill, NC
11/08 – present Brooklyn, NY
Senior Graphic Designer
Responsible for the design and production of hundreds of projects throughout each step of the creative process – from concept development to print production. Work directly with clients to understand their project goals and deliver a printed piece that consistently meets or exceeds expectations. Also work with area printers to obtain print bids and to discuss the best specifications for every job, while always considering the budgets of non-profit University clients. Requires excellent written and verbal communication and time management skills, a knowledge of the printing process, organization, flexibility, creativity, patience, and the ability to juggle many projects simultaneously.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Design Services
03/08 – 11/08 Chapel Hill, NC and Brooklyn, NY
Interim Director
Managed a team of 5 full-time designers and freelancers and served as a point of contact for new clients. Required thorough knowledge of the University’s graphic identity system, working with designers to creatively maintain the look and feel of the University brand and serving as point person when constituent units have branding questions or needs. Provided project management for a busy office, maintaining a fair distribution of work among designers and hiring additional help as necessary. Supervised the daily tasks of the office while continuing to serve clients with their design needs.
Self-Employed
06/02 – present NY and NC
Freelance Graphic Designer
Design various print jobs, and occasional Web sites, for several clients including a restaurant, university department, start-up business, communications agency, local author, and weekly newspaper.