Derek Emerson
dedstudios
Portland, OR, USA
310.850.2161
www.dedstudios.com
Over 20 years of design experience. Work encompasses all areas of project management and design, from concept to final production.
Work Experience
Dedstudios
Founder/Creative Director
Founded dedstudios, a creative collective that combines design and technology to help our partners communicate their message. Focus on corporate identity, branding and interactive solutions.
2007
- Present
Portland, Oregon, United States
5th Gear Advertising
Associate Creative Director
Responsible for developing creative for an agency specializing in housing, real estate and property development.
September 2005
- February 2008
Culver City, California, United States
Big Imagination Group
Art Director
Developed and executed creative concepts for an advertising/branding firm specializing in packaging, publication, editorial design, corporate identity, media and web-based solutions. Clients range from quick-serve restaurants, financial, health care and environmentally conscience companies.
September 2004
- November 2005
California, United States
Discus Dental
Senior Designer
Designed packaging, collateral, direct mail, editorial design, print advertising and product branding for dental care company. Worked with brand managers to maintain the consistant design and message through all communications.
November 2001
- September 2004
Culver City, California, United States
Brand 33
Freelance Designer
Freelance Designer. Designed packaging, collateral, direct mail, editorial design, and corporate identity for an agency specializing in healthcare. Worked with clients to maintain the credibility and integrity of their brand in all of their materials.
2001
- 2001
Torrance, California, United States
DIRECTV Group
Designer
Responsible for developing design and communication solutions for the leading satellite entertainment service in the US. Projects included designing logos, newsletters, brochures, advertisements and various collateral material for their broadband service.
January 2000
- September 2001
California, United States
Mattel
Project Designer
Responsible for developing both product and packaging solutions. Worked closely with licensesors, such as Nickelodeon and Disney, to incorporate their established brands into exciting games and packaging. Supervised the project from the creation of initial concepts, marketing, problem solving with designers and engineers to final production.
1999
- 2000
California, United States
Hill + Knowlton
Senior Designer
Worked in conjunction with client and account executives on initial concept and logistics of projects. Designed logos, press kits, newsletters, brochures, advertisements and various collateral material. Employed freelancers, photographers and vendors in order to ensure timely results.
1996
- 1999
California, United States
Education
University Of Akron
Commercial Art
Akron, Ohio, United States
University Of California - Los Angeles
UCLA Extension Graphic Design
California, United States
Awards
Skills
InDesignCS,
LllustratorCS,
Mac OS X Windows XP,
Microsoft Office Suite,
PhotoshopCS,
Quark Xpress,