Sam Atherton
Graphic Designer
Grand Rapids, MI, USAI strive to create modern and clean cut designs in a manner that blends traditional Swiss design with a hint of the modern trends of today. I focus on typographic layout and strong color compositions.
Work Experience
Strong Studio
Senior Designer
Oversee production of design materials, and digital projects
September 2014
- Present
New York, New York, United States
PUSH Offices
UX/UI Design intern
I'm a UX/UI design intern for Push Offices, but also work in other areas of design including: branding, research, and web design.
January 2014
- August 2014
California, United States
GVSU Campus Dining/ Aramark Co
Designer
I mainly design posters and promotional goods for Grand Valley's Campus Dining Marketing.
October 2011
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Allendale, Michigan, United States
Grand Valley State University
Lanthorn Newspaper Ad Designer
I'm the advertising designer for Grand Valley's newspaper, The Lanthorn. I design ads for local companies that wish to advertise with the Lanthorn. I also work on various in-house projects, like designing for the mobile app and large-format posters
August 2012
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Allendale, Michigan, United States
Gannett Media/Lansing State Journal Advertising
Graphic Design Intern
I worked this summer at the Lansing State Journal creating spec ads for companies interested in placing ads in the newspaper
April 2011
- August 2011
Lansing, Michigan, United States
The Machine Clothing
Owner/ Designer
After a number of failed attempts in high school with clothing companies, my freshman year of college I began a solo clothing company project entitled The Machine, I released one shirt in 2010 to disappointing results. After cutting my losses I re-branded in 2011, headed into another direction with the art style, and ended up selling out of shirts in 3 weeks with nothing but word of mouth advertising.
June 2010
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Lansing, Michigan, United States
Education
Grand Valley State University
BFA Graphic Design
I am part of the prestigious graphic design major at Grand Valley, considered one of the best public design schools in Michigan.
August 2009
- Present
Allendale, Michigan, United States
Kingston University
Study Abroad Art History
Studied Art History abroad at Kingston University in London. Trip highlight: coming within half a foot from the Rosetta Stone.
July 2013
- August 2013
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Page Layout,
Typography,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Computer Troubleshooting,
Copywriting,
Photography,
Public Speaking,