Gwyneth Olson
Graphic Designer
NJ, USADesigner 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
· 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
∙ 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
∙ 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
∙ 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
∙ 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
∙ 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
∙ 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
∙ 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
∙ 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
∙ 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
∙ 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
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
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
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,