Joe Martin

Illustrator/Graphic Designer

Brooklyn, NY, USA
As a 2-D Illustrator/Graphic Designer based out of Brooklyn, I pride myself on the ability to achieve a diverse range of styles and techniques applicable to traditional as well as digital media. With my eagerness to learn new skills, expand on old ones and create within any and all areas of the design industry I am always on the look out for creative challenges. I am easygoing and a true team-player with excellent critical thinking, and presentation skills on an endless search for unique things to draw and paint on.

Work Experience

Ralph Lauren

Graphic Designer for Polo/Boys

Using both digital and traditional illustration skills, trend knowledge/prediction, and typography to design graphics and appliqués for Polo Boys knits, wovens, and outerwear.
February 2017 - Present New York, New York, United States

R13

Freelance Illustrator/Graphic Designer

Was asked to create "rock n' roll" inspired art for multiple garments used in R13's New York Fashion Week runway collection as well as their main line which is sold globally in high-end boutiques and online through their website.
October 2016 - February 2017 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Ralph Lauren

Graphic Designer - Denim & Supply

Using both digital and traditional illustration skills, trend knowledge/prediction, and typography to design vintage-inspired graphics and appliqués for men's and women's knits, wovens, and outerwear. Also presented with opportunities to create custom artwork for the concept team, as well as various special projects for Denim & Supply's President and V.P.
April 2014 - October 2016 New York, United States

Ralph Lauren

Graphic Artist - Polo

Effectively illustrated full-color realistic images that vividly show the designers garments and bags “come to life” using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Then taking the illustrated images into Adobe InDesign to create a running catalogue of the entire product line for each season used throughout the entire company for various purposes.
April 2011 - April 2014 New York, United States

Upright Citizens Brigade Theater

Stage Tech

Tasked with controlling and running the music and lighting for live shows at both the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (Chelsea) and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (East Village). Shows ranged from class graduation improv shows, to marquee weekend sketch/improv/stand-up shows.
April 2012 - November 2014 New York, New York, United States

Spek Studios

Freelance artist

Entrusted, under tight deadlines to successfully design and create multiple images using Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop as well as traditional mediums for television commercials and independent film seen on MTV and PBS.
July 2010 - September 2010 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Rubio Arts @ Disney's Magic Kingdom

Portrait Artist

Learned to create accurate full color likenesses in front of a large crowd within 15- 20 minutes using pastel chalk, while maintaining the highest guest service reputation set forth by Disney World theme parks.
September 2008 - February 2010 Orlando, Florida, United States

Education

Ringling College Of Art And Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration

September 2004 - May 2008 Sarasota, Florida, United States

Pont Aven School Of Contemporary Art

N/A

December 2006 - May 2007 Pont-Aven, France

Skills

Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite, Illustrator, Indesign, Ink, Oil, Photoshop, Power Point, Word,