Print Resume

Avery W Sauer

Minneapolis, MN, USA
cargocollective.com/averysauer
I'm a multi-disciplinary designer and all-around aesthetic enthusiast.

Work Experience

Sr. UX Designer

Developing a global credit card product to empower small business owners with flexible options to finance their businesses.
April 2019 - Present Washington, United States

Amazon, Prime Video

Art Director

March 2018 - Present Seattle, Washington, United States

Amazon, Prime Video

Visual Designer

February 2015 - March 2018 Seattle, Washington, United States

Olson

Graphic Designer

April 2013 - July 2014 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Design Replace

Graphic Designer

• Collaborated with CD and senior designers to concept and execute design work.
• Designed brand identities, packaging, signage, websites, print collateral and presentations.
• Provided direction during photo shoots with professional photographers.
• Managed website updates, WordPress blog, MailChimp campaigns, and file archives.
August 2012 - December 2012 Minnesota, United States

Contract And Freelance Work

Design and Art Direction

My contract and freelance work has included the creative direction and design of a variety of print collateral and web graphics as well as some illustration for a wide range of clients.

I am currently working at...
Spunk Design Machine - http://spkdm.com/
March 2009 - February 2015 Minnesota, United States

Hammer Direct

Graphic Designer, Production Artist

• Designed materials including mailers, business cards, brochures, and posters for a wide range of clients.
• Customized corporate templates to suit clients while maintaining corporate standards.
• Communicated with printers, sales reps, and clients to achieve quality results and satisfaction.
December 2010 - December 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Aesthetic Apparatus

Intern

• Aided in the production of designs and screen-printed materials.
• Assisted in maintaining overall studio function.
September 2010 - December 2010 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

SunButter

Freelance Graphic Designer

•Designed advertisements and merchandise.
•Developed concept for a trade show display.
•Cooperated with marketing team to decide on clear advertising message and image.
•Communicated with marketing team to make desired adjustments to existing ads.
•Provided finished ads to advertising media in proper file format.
March 2009 - August 2009 North Dakota, United States

Education

Minneapolis College Of Art And Design

Continuing Education Courses

To continue to learn and grow as a creative individual I attend continuing education courses at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Courses taken:
- Beginning Observational Drawing
- Editorial Illustration
January 2011 - Present Minnesota, United States

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, Emphasis in Integrated Advertising and Public Relations

• Summa Cum Laude
• GPA: major coursework: 4.0, overall: 3.98
• Dean’s list – eight semesters
• Scholarships – Murray Family, Transfer, Upperclassmen, Achievement
August 2006 - May 2010 Moorhead, Minnesota, United States

Awards

Fargo Moorhead Advertising Federation

Student Gold ADDY Award, Sparknotes Print Campaign

2010

Fargo Moorhead Advertising Federation

Student Silver ADDY Award, Red Raven Logo

200902

MSU Moorhead Ad Club, 10,000 Lakes Promotional Poster

Student ADDY Best in Show

200812

Skills

Adobe CS, Advertising, Art Direction, Copywrtitng, Creative Concepting, Graphic Design, Layout And Typography, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Ux, Working Knowledge Of HTML And CSS ,

Additional Information

References available upon request.