Gwyneth Olson

Graphic Designer

NJ, USA
Designer and Illustrator with experience working in higher education, assessment development, non-profits, NGOs, small businesses, and for individual clients.

Work Experience

Educational Testing Service

Graphic Design Consultant

Responsible for illustrations and graphics in the NAEP exam.

· Produced illustrations and edited photographs for exam questions
· Adjusted artwork according to proper guidelines concerning vision-impaired test takers
· Maintained standards in the creation of test graphics while implementing a Flat 2.0 style direction
July 2017 - Present New Jersey, United States

UOSSM-Canada

Graphic Designer, Database Coordinator

Tasked with contributing design concepts for outreach efforts. Responsible for hospital strike database compilation.

∙ Completed a shared database on hospital attacks in Syria
∙ Compiled, edited, and updated conflict information based on other NGOs’ and local accounts
∙ Provided web design consultation for the Global Director of Communications
∙ Created a logo, social media and Eventbrite graphics, and event signage for UOSSM’s March conference
∙ Redesigned the UOSSM-Canada newsletter in MailChimp
October 2016 - Present Ontario, Canada

Princeton University

Contract Graphic Designer

Tasked with creating web and print materials to promote research articles, events, podcasts, academic programs, and departments within Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs.

∙ Created research article graphics for the WWS website and social media accounts
∙ Animated web banners for department sites
∙ Designed the WWS newsletter template in Robly
∙ Created episode graphics for the WWS podcast
∙ Rebranded the department of Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy
∙ Designed an EBook & print version of the WWS 'Bernstein Gallery Retrospective, '15 Years of Political Art'
∙ Sourced images and consulted with photographers for current events articles
∙ Designed program books for the Princeton-Fung Global Forum on the Ebola crisis
October 2015 - Present New Jersey, United States

IGPC

Freelance Graphic Designer

Responsible for creating commemorative postage stamps commissioned by IGPC’s international clients.

∙ Researched topics and specific client countries per project
∙ Sourced images and completed illustrations when needed
∙ Developed a unique artistic theme for each assignment
∙ Produced top-selling stamps on the IGPC retail site
January 2014 - Present New Jersey, United States

Educational Testing Service

Contract Graphic Designer

Responsible for photo edits, photo retouching, and test item graphics for the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), NOTE, and Praxis.

∙ Created original art content for test takers
∙ Developed accurate technical test graphics for Praxis
∙ Maintained ETS standards for test photography through Photoshop editing and retouching
November 2015 - February 2016 New Jersey, United States

Alligent Group

Freelance Medical Illustrator

Produced detailed drawings of organs, cells, and the human body for presentations and educational materials.

∙ Produced illustrations and icons to match Alligent’s brand identity
∙ Executed unique style requests for new projects
∙ Researched anatomically accurate source materials
∙ Completed a comprehensive collection of organ drawings for use by in-house staff
May 2015 - March 2017 New Jersey, United States

Educational Testing Service

Graphic Design Specialist

Tasked with creating illustrations and animations while maintaining and developing art standards for exam graphics. Responsible for the accurate management and application of art files.

∙ Created tutorials on efficient Illustrator shortcuts for art department use
∙ Developed specialized AP Physics diagram standards for visually impaired test takers
∙ Illustrated historically accurate maps for Social Studies AP and TOEFL tests
∙ Created the AP Art History Curriculum architecture drawings
∙ Developed user interface (UI) concepts for innovative projects
∙ Ensured accurate identification and conversion of the ELPA21 vendor art database by recognizing patterns in client files
∙ Created and ran Illustrator scripts to automatically convert and sort PARCC graphics for digital and print output
∙ Conducted research to ensure accurate essay illustrations as the lead TOEFL artist
∙ Trained the art department on Science illustrations and conducted reviews for accuracy
∙ Eliminated company dependence on animation contractors through self-training and producing all PARCC animations
∙ Served as the art department’s primary backup support for photo editing and illustration for each test subject
November 2010 - June 2015 New Jersey, United States

Intelligent Office Princeton

Freelance Graphic Designer

Tasked with promoting the new Princeton branch of Intelligent Office through web and print ads.

∙ Collaborated with the Social Media Manager to produce ad copy
∙ Animated web banners
∙ Designed printed ads to promote open house events
April 2015 - June 2015 Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Kipcon Engineers

Freelance Graphic Designer

Responsible for creating ad material for an engineering firm with several locations throughout the U.S.

∙ Ensured the consistent application of Kipcon’s brand aesthetic while creating new ads
∙ Collaborated with the Marketing Director to create new ad concepts
∙ Sourced images to represent new services by the firm
∙ Adapted original Kipcon ad templates to include additional imagery
April 2010 - January 2011 New Jersey, United States

Princeton University Store

Graphic Designer

Promoted official Princeton University merchandise, student supplies, and food as the one designer for both retail locations and the online store.

∙ Designed and printed window displays, fixture signage, and maps to guide customers between locations
∙ Collaborated with local publications for magazine and newspaper ads
∙ Designed two separate catalogs; Apparel and Student Supplies, for the Alumni and Freshmen class
∙ Sourced relevant historic Princeton University photos and illustrations for use
∙ Photographed new products as needed for the online store
∙ Wrote ad copy
∙ Collaborated with clothing vendors on photo shoots
∙ Completed a comprehensive illustration-style rebranding of each location to more accurately reflect the U Store's affiliation with Princeton University
December 2008 - November 2010 New Jersey, United States

If I Had Two Trees

Metalworker/Machinist

Contract position at Julian Schnabel's metalworking shop located in Trenton, NJ. Final products were installed at Palazzo Chupi, his residence building at 360 W. 11th St. in New York, NY.

∙ Shaped, refined, assembled, and applied patina to custom bronze, steel, and brass apartment hardware and furniture
∙ Operated the lathe, the mill, and various power tools and hand tools
∙ Ensured perfect in the refinement of poured bronze pieces straight from a foundry in order to prepare and install for use in high-rise luxury condos
July 2007 - October 2008 New Jersey, United States

Education

Princeton Adult School

Online Courses in:
Adobe Edge Animate
Jquery Mobile
Wordpress

Studio Course:
Drawing
November 2013 - March 2014 New Jersey, United States

Sessions College For Professional Design

Online courses in:
Advanced Layout
HTML5/CSS
Flash Basics
Flash Animation
June 2012 - December 2013 Tempe, Arizona, United States

University Of The Arts

B.S. Industrial Design

September 2003 - May 2007 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Awards

ETS

Spot Award- Project Coordination

2015

ETS

Spot Award- Illustration

2014

ETS

Volunteer of the Month

2013

University Of The Arts

Promising Artist Award Scholarship

2003

Skills

Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Animation, Brand Development, Branding, Concept Developement, Data Visualization, Dreamweaver, Drupal, Email Marketing, Fabrication, HTML/CSS, Layout, Mapping, Marketing, Metalworking, Photo Retouching, Print Production, Product Design, Research,