Amie Vlcej10 Wisteria Dr.

Apt. 2AFords, NJ

08863732.589.3721

AmieVlcej@gmail.comAmievlcej.daportfolio.com

Experience

School

Amie C. VlcejGraphic Design & Illustration

City Merchandise Inc.Product Designer

March2010

May2013

Design custom souvenirs for major tourist locations across the United States. Responsibilities include: • Create designs for products such as ceramics, magnets, key-chains, hats, and bags. • Work with licensed designs such as ILNY to create new products that remain true to brand standards.

Walt Disney World College ProgramAnimation Academy Instructor

Jun.2008

Feb.2009

Instruct the guests of Disney Quest on how to draw a Disney character in 30 minute classes. Responsibilities include: • Trained by the Disney Design group to draw the 5 main Disney characters. • Certified by Disney to instruct guests in the proper way to draw these characters.

Horizon Group USAWeb Content Designer/ Graphic Designer

Jun.2013

April2014

Work with the web team to create and maintain content for company owned blogs, websites, and social media pages.Responsibilities include: • Design components for Walmart kids craft activity kits. • Create production files, dye-lines, and renderings for components and packaging. • Design fashion craft projects that included including step by step instructions, photo tutorials, beauty shots, and social media advertising designs for the project.

Plymouth Yarn CompanyFreelance Graphic Designer

May2014

Now Work one on one with the Design Director to create dynamic advertisements for Print and social Media. Responsibilities include: • Retouch raw images and design add layouts. • Prepare all files for prepress and send them to the appropriate publication.

High IntenCityLicensed Jewelry Designer

May2014

Now Design specialty licensed jewelry for retailers such as Hot Topic and Claire’s. Responsibilities include: • Work with licenses such as Disney, Universal, and Sanrio. • Research licensed properties, Popular culture, and jewelry trends to create unique pieces • Draw 3D turns of licensed characters for dimension jewelry. •Edit and “Stitch” together final frame images into photo collages for novelty items • Design packaging for products following licensor provided style guides.

Brookdale Community CollegeGraphic Design/ 3D Animation2005 – 2008

Moore College of Art and DesignArt2004 – 2005

Skills & ExpertiseGraphic Design

PhotoshopIllustratorInDesign

Microsoft OfficeJewelry Design

LicensingLogo Design

Product DesignSouvenirs Packaging

Vector IllustrationDigital Illustration

Product DevelopmentWeb DesignWeb Content

Web Marketing Social Media

Social Media MarketingProduct PhotographyFashion Photography

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