William Boyd

Graphic Design ▪ Photography ▪ Visual Art

Seattle, WA  ▪ (206)355-3648

willpowergraphics@gmail.com ▪ www.willpowergraphics.com

PROFILE:

Highly motivated and creative visual arts professional seeking to utilize graphic design skills within an environment that rewards dedication and imagination with professional growth opportunities.

DESIGN SKILLS:

      ▪ Full service graphic design

▪ Illustration

      ▪ Storyboarding

▪ Motion Graphics

      ▪ Photography

▪ Photo-editing/retouching

      ▪ Sound Design

▪ Logo design

COMPUTER SKILLS:

      ▪ Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/AfterEffects

▪ Adobe Premier/Pagemaker/ImageReady

      ▪ QuarkXPress/Freehand

▪ Metacreations Painter/3D Studio Max

      ▪ ProTools/SoundForge

▪ Windows and Macintosh

EXPERIENCE:

Sales Associate, Daniel Smith Artist Materials, Seattle, WA | 2004 – Present

Duties include the sale and promotion, as well as information and techniques, on materials for artists and craftsman; Receptionist; Organizational skills and product knowledge implemented on a daily basis.

Freelance Graphic Designer, Various Clients, Seattle, WA | 1995 – Present

Currently provide freelance design services for Seattle-area businesses and musicians.  Services include: Album art, logo design, small business branding, concert and performance posters, promotional design, and marketing collateral (newsletters, brochures, business cards).  Clients include: Experience Music Project, Consolidated Works, Moment Yoga, and 17 local bands.

Graphic Designer, Burn Records & Entertainment, New York, NY | 2003 – 2004

Designer and photographer for New York based record label and entertainment company.  Services include: Album art, logo design, small business branding, concert and performance posters, photography, photographic editing & retouching, promotional design, and marketing collateral (newsletters, brochures, business cards, etc.).

Designer/Merchandiser, Experience Music Project, Seattle, WA | October 2000 – November 2002

Provided graphic design services for EMP Store and Museum.  Created internal signage, merchandise displays, promotional materials, and business documents.  Coordinated and designed visual merchandise on the retail sales floor at the EMP Store. Supervised print production services.  Commissioned to create large format art for the artist/performer lounge.

Floor Supervisor, Binders Art Supply, Dallas, TX | May 1998 – October 1999

Responsible for inventory and stock coordination, cash and deposits, retail floor merchandising, product demonstration, product assembly and testing, and customer service.

Photographer, Carnival Cruise Lines, MS Jubilee, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | April 1997 – October 1997

Performed photography on location and in the studio for passengers and crew of the MS Jubilee (candid, action, scenery, and events).  In charge of gallery operations (visual display and organization), and maintained duties with passenger excursion services and safety.  Promoted to ship’s lead Photographer.

EDUCATION:

The Art Institute of Dallas, Texas, Graduated June 2000

Associates of Applied Arts: Computer Animation

Graduated with Honors, Best Portfolio: Motion Graphics

FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS:

The Stranger; Seattle, Washington

Seattle Weekly; Seattle, Washington

Minty Magazine; Seattle, Washington

The Observer; Dallas, Texas

Urban Tulsa; Tulsa, Oklahoma

Portfolio and References Available