Arthur Germer

Graphic Designer

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Arthur Germer is a graphic designer originally from Brooklyn New York and is now based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He currently works as a Junior Designer at Gatesman + Dave.

He specializes in branding, print, web design, and digital signage design. He has experience with clients and other designers to bring creative ideas to life. His experience includes working with clients such as Education Management Corporation, La-z-boy Furniture, the Pittsburgh Downtown Community Development Corp, Houlihans Restaurants, and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

When it comes to design, Arthur goes for a simple yet sophisticated approach. He believes that you only have a few short seconds to get across a message, so this message must be easy to follow and understand as well as having a strong concept to keep people thinking about it.

One of Arthur’s favorite quotes is by Richard Dumb and it is as follows “don’t follow your dreams, chase them,” and that is exactly what he did and what he continues to do everyday as a graphic designer.

Work Experience

Gatesman + Dave

Junior Designer

Work with the creative team to bring concepts to life for branded companies.
January 2014 - Present Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Education Management Corp.

Freelance DIgital SIgnage Designer

Creation of digital signage assets to help bring awareness to current events and contests occuring across all Art Institute schools.
May 2013 - Present Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh

Graphic Designer

Create a variety of concepts including, flyers, digital signage, logos, and much more to promote the student activities on campus.
March 2013 - December 2013 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh Design Studio

Student Graphic Designer - Art Institute of Pittsburgh Design Studio

Worked with other student designers and web programmers on a number of client projects such as:
-Pittsburgh Downtown Community Development Corp. (PDCDC)
-Bombardier
-La Feria
-Umoja
October 2012 - December 2012 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

VanityMark Cosmetics

Student Graphic Designer

Worked with owner, Brett Freedman, to design packaging, website layouts, and marketing pieces for a new line of lip gloss
April 2012 - June 2012 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Houluhans Restaurant And Bar

Graphic Designer

Worked with managers at the Station Square location in Pittsburgh to create promotional items to advertise their holiday reservation schedule.
November 2011 - December 2011 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Education

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh

Graphic Design Bachelors of Science

July 2010 - Present Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Awards

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh

Work showcased in the Annual Student Show

2013

National Technical Honor Society

Member of the National Technical Honor Society

2013

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh

President's and Dean's List Award

2012

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh

Design Studio Student (Honors Class)

2012

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh

Work placed in student showcase

2012

Skills

Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Branding, Package Design, Publication Design, Typography,

Affiliation

Student member of AIGA
Member of the Graphic Design student group, Inspire PGH, at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh