Drew Albinson

Creative

New York, NY, USA
I am a creative. As a creative, my goal for all of my work is relevance. I want all pieces to hold value and significance for myself, the public, and the client. I will always strive to change or develop design into the realm of relevancy in whatever form it may take.

Work Experience

The Wildlife Conservation Society

Senior Graphic Designer

Design materials in various forms of media for donor outreach.
September 2013 - Present New York, United States

Drake University Marketing & Communcations

Senior Graphic Design Intern / Illustrator

Design layouts for print and web, illustration for promotional materials, in contact with copywriters and clients, negotiate with printers, working under lead designers on multiple projects.
June 2011 - Des Moines, Iowa, United States

8/7central

Summer Intern

Screenprinting / Shirt Design / Illustration / Shop Assistance / Inventory / Client Communication / Maintenance / Tomfoolery
May 2012 - August 2012 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Drake University Marketing & Communcations

Photography & Design Intern

I hold both a photography and a design internship for Drake Marketing & Communications. On the photography side, I organize, direct and execute photo-shoots for Drake University. I package, edit, archive and send media to clients, and coordinate with them on their photography needs. For the design portion, I create illustrations, layouts, and designs for Drake University. I contact clients about their needs and requests. I also work with printers to bid projects and submit artwork for press. I have worked with T-shirts, newsletters, books, postcards, legal documents, forms, flags, and more.
October 2009 - June 2011 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Education

Drake University

Graphic Design BFA, Drawing Concentration

August 2009 - May 2013 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Languages

English (Fluent),
German (Fluent),

Awards

CASE

Best Logo

2011

Minnesota Congressional Art Show

2nd Place

Skills

Collaborative, Comfortable And Effective With Client Communication, Created And Consulted On Web Design, Mac & Windows OS Experience With Tech Support Background, Masterful Within The Adobe Creative Suites (Including CS5.5), Professional And Freelance Photography Experience, Professionally Published Illustrator Designer And Photographer, Social Media Fluency,