Erik Rodne

Digital Creative Director

Boulder, CO, USA
More than type and image the spirit of graphic design is carried through this century in the craftsmanship of ideas. And as I craft my future I envision daily creative challenges met with outstanding visual solutions. I am interested in the skillful, the masterly, the articulate designs; I seek further insight into the essence of creative virtuosity and to further develop my own pneuma. Most all areas of this trade excite me especially typography and the creation of typefaces. Through a myriad of expressive possibilities coupled with precise attention to detail and craftsmanship I enjoy discovering that altogether higher level in the art of communication and public service.

Work Experience

Rodne Design Studios

Creative Director

Branding, UI/UX Front End Design & Development, a little bit of Drawing.
January 2011 - Present Boulder, Colorado, United States

Goozmo

Director of UI/UX

July 2017 - Present Boulder, Colorado, United States

Crossroads Denver Theater

Art Director

January 2016 - April 2017 Colorado, United States

Peak Creative

Freelance Web Developer

Click to edit position descriptionI really enjoyed getting to know one of Denver's Best Art Director's over the years, the whole Peak crew is Stellar. By breathing life into various digital Peak projects that solve client's unique situational needs with technology and compassion I can attest to Peak Creative's utmost dedication to their craft firsthand.
May 2014 - November 2016 Denver, Colorado, United States

FleetCreature

Creative Director

UI/UX Design
May 2012 - December 2013 Colorado, United States

HenkinSchultz

Digital Creative Director

Honest, hard-working creative. Creative direction, branding, production, web and print design (and the development chops to make it come alive). Lead web guru presenting to clients, developing creative briefs, and setting web benchmarks to help further define the target, primary message and success of each project.
October 2008 - January 2013 South Dakota, United States

Lawrence & Schiller

Intern & Artist in Residence

Worked on team Phoenix with other creative and account service staff to develop new and refine existing concepts for clients. Designed, art directed & production assisted during various advertisements, direct mail pieces, campaigns & projects.
July 2008 - October 2008 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

SDSU Information Technology

Technologist & Art Director

Manage design team, support graphic designers, improve professional presence, develop brand identities, produce cohesive campaign strategies, implemented a variety of programs, construct from concept to completion limited edition posters, brochures, web sites, flyers and a variety of ephemera.
December 2006 - May 2008 Brookings, South Dakota, United States

TV Productions

Designer / Art Director

Advance professional skill set, follow production deadlines, assist and create projects from video to print to web, contribute to client relations, collaborate with president and vice president of firm.
April 2004 - December 2006 Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Awards

SD AdFed

Best of Show ADDY®

2008

SD AdFed

Best of Class ADDY®

2008

SD AdFed

Gold ADDY®

2008

SD AdFed

Gold ADDY®

2007

SD AdFed

Silver ADDY®

2007

SD AdFed

Silver ADDY®

2007

SD AdFed

Silver ADDY®

2007

Skills

Art Direction, Branding, Computer Development, Creative Direction, CSS3, Database, Design & Development, Fine Art Illustration, Graphic Design, HTML5, Illustration, JavaScript, Logo / Identity, PHP, Type Design, Typography, User Experience, User Interface, Video Animation,