Andrew Sober

Graphic Designer/Creative Director

Albany, NY, USA
A Creative thinker and visual problem solver with unforgettable endurance and a refusal to settle.

Work Experience

New York State

Graphic Designer

Complete visual problem solving from internal forms, brochures, manuals, to public campaigns and collateral; basically anything with a visual approach goes through me.
May 2015 - Present Albany, New York, United States

Brandthropology

Creative Brandthropologist

Marketing and design that spans the state of Vermont.
September 2014 - May 2015 Burlington, Vermont, United States

Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Marketing Coordinator/Photographer

Complete creation of all marketing materials for the Visitors Bureau. Work includes visitors guides (using personal photography), website design, header image design, brochure design, profile sheets, poster design, logo development, etc.
June 2012 - August 2014 Albany, New York, United States

City Of Albany Special Events

Freelance Designer

Logo and promotional poster design for various events held in the city of Albany.
February 2014 - Present Albany, New York, United States

Hopko Designs & Roger William Photography

Intern

Assist in the creation of promotional pieces and any other duties as assigned
May 2011 - August 2011 Cortland, New York, United States

Education

The College Of Saint Rose

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

A BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Art History.
August 2007 - May 2012 Albany, New York, United States

Languages

English (Native),
Spanish (Beginner),

Skills

Adobe Flash, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Content Management System Software, Photo Manipulation, Screen Printing, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Typography, Visual Communication, Visual Problem Solving,

Honors and Awards

Artwork selected for the OUTPUT Design Exhibition, Albany Center Gallery, 2013
Logo, CD, and T-shirt Design, Girls Next Door, The College of Saint Rose, 2012–13
Dean’s List, The College of Saint Rose, 2007–2012
Vice President, Colleges Against Cancer, The College of Saint Rose, 2011–2012
Carondelet Academic Scholarship, The College of Saint Rose, 2007–2012
Member of AIGA Student Chapter, The College of Saint Rose, 2009–2012
NORI Award, Student Category, College Print Advertising, The Albany Ad Club, 2011