CONTACT
Phone
908-839-0350
E-Mail
matthewjohnson071@
gmail.com
SKILLS
Proficient In:
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Adobe XD
Microsoft Office
Typography
Print production
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
Project Assistant
National Law Journal Top 500 Law Firm New York City, NY
2020
• Responsible for updating, editing, and organizing a vast library of client logo files.
• Collaborated daily with Senior Creative Manager to ensure the files were prepared as vectors for print and digital applications.
• Excelled in keeping thousands of files organized for easy retrieval.
• Gained experience and new technical skills with Illustrator actions
and batching effects.
Graphic Design Intern
Aramark Richmond, VA
2018 - 2020
• Created new print and digital designs for VCU Dine events and promotions
• Responsible for menu design, flyers, booklets, posters and infographics
• Excelled in adapting my designs for multiple print and digital applications
• On campus clients include Chili’s, Chick-fi-la and Einstein’s Bagel Bros.
• Worked closely with marketing manager to quickly accomplish clients’ goals while adhering to VCU Dine and proprietary brand guidelines
Graphic Artist
Ernie Griptape Howell, NJ
2014 - 2017
• Designed and initiated a custom skateboard griptape graphics company
• Demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate and build strong
relationships with customers nationwide, including my local skate shop
• Managed an Instagram with over 3,000 followers
• Coordinated product giveaways with skateboard Instagrammers
EDUCATION
BFA in Graphic Design
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Richmond, VA
Spring 2020
Certificate in Product Innovation
VCU da Vinci Center Richmond, VA
Spring 2020
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of designers and marketers to construct unique products from ideation to high fidelity prototypes
• Worked with Capital One to develop a new financial literacy resource website for their associates
Florence: Graphic Design in Context
VCU/Santa Reparata International School of Art Florence, Italy
Summer 2018
• Studied abroad for one month and collaborated with a team of designers
to use our new surroundings as a means to produce graphic content
AWARDS/ACTIVITIES
Best in Show Award
Worth Higgins & Associates Richmond, VA
Fall 2019
• Wrapping paper design contest winner
• The final design was professionally manufactured and sold in stationary stores throughout Richmond.
Undergraduate Design Showcase
VCU Anderson Gallery Richmond, VA
Spring 2018
Outstanding Achievement Award
VCU Art Foundation Richmond, VA
Spring 2017
OUTSIDE EXPERIENCE
Server and Food Runner
10th Ave. Burrito Belmar, NJ
2016 - 2019
Non-profit Volunteer
Father Time Keansburg, NJ
2011 - Present