Joshua Anderson

Graphic Designer

My nameI have been working as a designer for 10 plus years residing in the Minneapolis area. I have a minimalist background mainly designing for corporate environments; however I consider myself to be a well rounded designer having clients in many different professional environments.

Personal & Professional Profile

As a Graphic Designer I have been responsible for creating outstanding graphic design across all corporate channels, including print, interactive, and web design. I also have the ability to help project manage and solve complex communication problems through concept, design and execution of a wide range of visual materials that integrate the brand/message.

I do consider myself to be a jack-of-all-trades. I started out as strictly a print designer. Over the years I have taught myself through many channels to do web design, e-mail blasts, Flash and currently video production and editing. Every year I set a goal of learning a new technical skill. In the next year or two I plan to learn more programming like jquery and ultimately use these skills in mobile marketing.

Technical Skills

Expert proficiency in Adobe CS4 and CS5. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Apple iWork.

I excel in an a Apple/Mac environment but have knolwedge of Windows XP, Vista and Seven.

CS 5.5 Design Programs (Adobe)

Excellent

Video Editing

Good

HTML / CSS

Average

Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer and Creative Director

PLATO Learning, Inc.

  • Period: February 2010 - Present Day
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • References: Mary Schneider, Jamie Candee, Tracy Bolton

Daily duties ranged from approving artwork and sending to clients, managing teams for video and creating work from concpet to execution.

  • Print, Web, Video, Interactive and Management.
  • Maintained consistent brand identities across all media.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Maintained website, SharePoint and Salesforce.
  • Worked seamlessly with copywriters through managers of other departments.

Freelance Designer and Owner

anderpup.com

  • Period: March 2006 - Present Day
  • Job type: Freelance
  • References: Wendy Price, Diana Brasch, Scott Mader

As more of a way to keep up with Industry Standards I started a freelance company. Mostly working Pro Bono, my clients range from schools to churches.

  • Adverstising Creative
  • Website design and Wordpress setup
  • Video editing
  • Brand Identities
  • email marketing

Senior Graphic Designer

Las Vegas Review Journal

  • Period: January 2006 - June 2009
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • References: John Waldron, Justin Lau, James Magno

In charge of all visual activites for the Magazine division.

  • Quality Design
  • Identity Systems
  • Font Management
  • Digital Archiving
  • Color Separations and Press Quality

Education

St. Cloud State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design.

Class of 2005

Internship

Brain Magnet Design Studios

St. Cloud, MN

Ongoing Education "CEU"

USGA, HOW Magazine, Lynda.com, Envato Network

Clients & Portfolio

Selected Clients

Listed below is a select group of clients that I have contracted with and/or have been a full time employee for.

Selected Works