Ian Dale
Illustrator & Visual Designer
Los Angeles, CA, USA
213-447-8264
www.iandale.net
Creative thinker with an eye for quality and detail. Classically-trained artist adept at using digital tools. Conceptual illustrator communicating ideas through appealing images and characters. Versatile designer interacting with clients to meet objectives and enhance organizational image through user-friendly web and print media.
Work Experience
Ian Dale Art & Design
Freelance Illustrator and Designer
Collaborated closely with established and startup clients in the entertainment, publishing, internet, small business, non-profit, and Christian ministry sectors. Services include:
Illustration
Interpreted authors’ work as book covers and other illustrations. Designed images and characters.
Design
Designed marketing materials for small businesses and non-profit organizations: cards, mailers, brochures, disc packaging, etc. Layout of self-published books. Designed and coded numerous small websites (HTML/CSS/CMS).
Brand Development
Involved in early identity design and visual development for startups and non-profits. Ensured consistent style application to web, print, and social media.
Illustration
Interpreted authors’ work as book covers and other illustrations. Designed images and characters.
Design
Designed marketing materials for small businesses and non-profit organizations: cards, mailers, brochures, disc packaging, etc. Layout of self-published books. Designed and coded numerous small websites (HTML/CSS/CMS).
Brand Development
Involved in early identity design and visual development for startups and non-profits. Ensured consistent style application to web, print, and social media.
January 2007
- Present
California, United States
Education
University Of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art (Studio Art)
Emphasis in painting & drawing. Additional coursework includes art history, art theory, photography, animation, animation history, psychology. Exhibited in professional and student art shows. Graduated magna cum laude with 3.8 GPA.
September 1999
- May 2003
Los Angeles, California, United States
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Photoshop,
Character Design,
Concept Development,
Creative Brainstorming,
Digital Illustration,
Digital Painting,
Drawing,
ExpressionEngine,
Graphic Design,
Logo Design,