Joe Martin
Illustrator/Graphic Designer
Brooklyn, NY, USAAs 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,