Arthur Germer
Graphic Designer
Pittsburgh, PA, USAArthur 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.
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
-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
Member of the Graphic Design student group, Inspire PGH, at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh