Robert Trautman
Art Director - Graphic Designer
San Francisco, CA, USA
614-657-9025
www.rtraut.com
Work Experience
Freelance
Senior Graphic Designer – Art Director
While providing art direction, design, branding and photography.
I've had the opportunity to produce work for the following brands.
Selected Clients:
A&F, Arbonne International, APICS, Birchwater Studios, CDW Energy & Utilities, Easter Seals, Entertainment Cruises, Equality Ohio, Goettsch Partners, Jewell, Lane Bryant, Ohio Health, Rome Snowboards, World Relief
I've had the opportunity to produce work for the following brands.
Selected Clients:
A&F, Arbonne International, APICS, Birchwater Studios, CDW Energy & Utilities, Easter Seals, Entertainment Cruises, Equality Ohio, Goettsch Partners, Jewell, Lane Bryant, Ohio Health, Rome Snowboards, World Relief
October 2009
- Present
California, United States
APICS
Senior Designer - Art Director
Creating brand and visual standards across the entire APICS brand family, in print and digital.
June 2016
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
APICS
Senior Designer - Art Director (Contract)
During my 6 month contract at APICS, I worked on all touch points across several large scope projects, including the APICS Annual Conference, Branding for the 1st annual Executive Summit, and established other brand standards within the APICS family.
August 2015
- January 2016
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Lane Bryant
Senior Designer - Art Director (Contract)
Art Direction, Ideation & Conceptualization, Graphic Design, Prototyping & Production. Working with Lane Bryant, Cacique, 6th and Lane, and other sub-brands.
March 2014
- August 2014
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Outlook Media
Art Director - Designer
I lead the transformation of Outlook from a weekly newspaper into a monthly magazine by modernizing the publication’s branding, layout and photography direction while maintaining its grassroots aesthetic.
February 2007
- February 2009
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Jewell Style
Senior Designer - Art Director (Contract)
While at Jewell I worked on a multitude of projects. Ranging from Trend Briefs, Catalogs, Webinars, Social Media, Web and E-Newsletters. Also, developed branding for the first National Jewell Conference.
May 2013
- November 2013
Columbus, Ohio, United States
All Media Group
Junior Graphic Designer
Designing for major brands in large scale advertisements within the automobile, financial and real estate industries. Adaptability and adherence to each brands standards was crucial. Project and client management was a key role with this position.
August 2004
- February 2007
Westerville, Ohio, United States
Prentice Hall
Senior Production Artist
While at Pearson, I managed all image researches, editing, color adjustments and retouching. Project management was a large part of my role as well as archiving and organizing past projects.
October 2001
- April 2003
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Scooz's Design & Advertising
Junior Graphic Designer
This small boutique agency managed an impressive spectrum of work. I had the opportunity to work on practically every touchpoint possible from client consultation and concepts to final deliverables.
July 2001
- October 2001
Warren, Ohio, United States
Education
Columbus College Of Art And Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Honors Diploma
August 2011
- May 2013
Ohio, United States
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Associate of Arts
July 1999
- July 2001
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Awards
Skills
Adobe Acrobat,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Microsoft Powerpoint,
Open Office,