Jesse Houchins
505 Portledge Commons Dr.
Apt. 5, Lafayette, IN 47904
765.490.2988 (mobile)
jesse@houchins.net
www.houchins.net

Objective

Seeking a position in graphic design, web design, or interactive media, using my skills in interface design, problem solving and conceptual development.

Work Experience

Apr. 2008 - Present

Senior Art Director Haan Marketing+Communications – Lafayette, IN

Develop strategic creative for corporate and small business clients in a variety of mediums including print, outdoor and web. Create motion graphics and visual effect for TV and web video. Assist with audio production. Provide creative direction and technical assistance to other team members as needed.

Jan. 2005 - Apr. 2008

Art Director / Web Specialist Haan Marketing+Communications – Lafayette, IN

Developed strategic creative for corporate and small business clients in a variety of mediums including print, outdoor and web.

Nov. 2004 - Dec. 2004

Graphic Designer Promethius Consulting, LLC – Indianapolis, IN

Completed various print design projects and front end web design projects.

Oct. 2003 - Oct. 2004

Web / Graphic Designer
Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, University of Minnesota

Continued development of new website. Completed various print design projects.

Nov. 2001 - Sept. 2003

Web Producer / Graphic Designer
Office of International Programs, University of Minnesota

Enhanced existing website. Developed new site for the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition. Completed various print design projects.

Feb. 2003 - May 2003

Design Assistant 4insight, LLC – Saint Paul, MN

Reviewed existing interface designs and suggested strategies for improving usability. Collaborated with other team members on multimedia projects.

July 2001

Freelance Web Designer Automotive Concepts – Minneapolis, MN

Evaluated clients needs. Redesigned existing web site.

Technology Skills

InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash, Actionscript, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, PHP, Drupal.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design (June 2003) – Magna cum laude
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Activities / Awards

  • Communications Director, AAF-NCI (2009-2010)
  • 5 Gold and 14 Silver ADDY Awards (AAF-NCI)
  • Regional Silver ADDY Award (District 6)
  • Legacy Scholar
  • Presidential Scholar
  • Minnesota All-State Band

References

Available on request.