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Member Since: May 12, 2011

Christopher Eckel

Graphic Designer

I’m a graphic and information designer currently looking for opportunities in New York. During my education and four years of experience I’ve worked mainly with print design, information architecture, and identity development. In the past year I’ve gained much more exposure to working in an interactive environment, designing websites and smart phone applications for a variety of clients.

I strive to create every project with the same well-thought-out, process-driven approach that I was trained in.
I embrace the role of narrator within my designs, and believe that my work should be as true and honest an interpretation of the information as possible. My visual style is defined by the information, and crafted in collaboration with the client.
Experience
New York, NY, USA
Nov 2011
Senior Designer
As part of VSA's more digitally-focused New York City office, I work on design and user experience for web, mobile, and tablet. I also provide lead design and production of many of the firm's branding and print design initiatives. Clients include Public Art Fund, Nike, Urban Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, NEP Broadcasting, Le Sirenuse Hotel, and Estée Lauder.
New York, NY, USA
Nov 2011Oct 2012
Senior Designer
Tender Creative is a multidisciplinary agency working to elevate brands and solve business challenges through strategy, design, and technology. We work with industry-leading brands like Converse, Rolex, Chanel, MoMA, Sundance Channel, Fontainebleau Resorts, MAC, Public Art Fund, and Ralph Lauren.
Columbus, OH, USA
Jan 2011Dec 2011
Volunteer
In charge of finding printing sponsorships and paper donations for our monthly posters promoting guest speakers every third Thursday. I also volunteered time to design the poster and promotional materials for our July event with speaker Roanne Adams of RoAndCo, a multi-disciplinary studio based in New York.
Columbus, OH, USA
Jun 2011Oct 2011
Freelance Designer
While freelancing for Minds On I worked on a variety of projects ranging from print and identity work to website design and iPhone app design. Through working with their primarily interactive client base I’ve become very comfortable with designing front-end user experiences and preparing files to hand off for development. My involvement was from concept to completion as the lead designer, and I’ve assisted with art direction on other projects going on simultaneously in the studio.
Columbus, OH, USA
May 2008Apr 2011
Senior Designer & Photographer
Responsibilities included full control of project work and client interaction in a wide range of projects. I was included in the initial briefing , ideation, conceptualization, refinement, and production of anywhere from 3-5 projects at any given time. I was responsible for finding, interviewing, hiring, and managing any interns that Integrate took on during the duration of my employment. I also assumed the role of resident photographer, and as such became very familiar with studio photography and final documentation of work as well as a handful of half– to full–day photoshoots for clients in a variety of locations.
Awards
Nov 2010
2010 Creative Best - Best of Category - Print - JPMorgan APAC Book
Nov 2010
2010 Creative Best - Judges Choice - JPMorgan APAC Book
Nov 2010
2010 Creative Best - Award of Merit - Identity - Comfy Couch Co.
Feb 2010
2010 Addy Awards - Regional Gold - JPMorgan APAC Book
Nov 2009
2009 Creative Best - Award of Merit - Student Thesis Project
Skills
 
graphic design, Illustrator, Branding, Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat, art direction, information architecture, print design, Photography, UI Design, Microsoft Office, Canon, Nikon, Creative Direction, Photo Editing, Bridge, Fontlab, UX Design, Identity Development, Infographics, FontExplorer X Pro, Camera Raw 6