Matthew Bacon
Creative Director
Orlando, FL, USAI am a designer, specializing in web/UI/UX design. I have also worked on a wide variety of projects from developing brand identities, logos, and marketing materials, to commissioned paintings, illustrations and other artwork.
Development: I am fluent in CSS, SASS, LESS, HTML, and JavaScript, developing websites that adhere to W3 standards with cross-browser compliancy. I have designed, created, and maintained global, public-facing websites utilizing Jekyll, Drupal, Wordpress, Git and Drush.
Communication: My culminated work experiences have led to understanding the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork, leadership, marketing/branding approaches, and establishing strong relationships with team members and clients.
Development: I am fluent in CSS, SASS, LESS, HTML, and JavaScript, developing websites that adhere to W3 standards with cross-browser compliancy. I have designed, created, and maintained global, public-facing websites utilizing Jekyll, Drupal, Wordpress, Git and Drush.
Communication: My culminated work experiences have led to understanding the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork, leadership, marketing/branding approaches, and establishing strong relationships with team members and clients.
Work Experience
Community TechKnowledge, Inc.
Creative Director
Completed a company rebrand which included the development of new style guides,
new website, new company collateral, and implementation of a new value proposition and key messages.
Responsibilities include:
+Brand development
+Management of company website
+Creative design and layouts for both web and print
new website, new company collateral, and implementation of a new value proposition and key messages.
Responsibilities include:
+Brand development
+Management of company website
+Creative design and layouts for both web and print
November 2014
- February 2015
Austin, Texas, United States
Community TechKnowledge, Inc.
Lead Creative Designer
Responsibilities included brand development, management of company website, as well as creative design and layouts for web and print.
September 2012
- November 2013
Austin, Texas, United States
Community TechKnowledge, Inc.
Media Designer
Responsibilities included creative design and layouts for both web and print.
Other responsibilities include design work relating to presentations, special events, and branded collateral.
Other responsibilities include design work relating to presentations, special events, and branded collateral.
January 2012
- September 2012
Austin, Texas, United States
Self-Employed
Freelance Graphic Designer / Artist
Rebranding and website design for a variety of small businesses from online medical sites to music PR agencies.
Also created artwork for promotional material and personal ownership.
Also created artwork for promotional material and personal ownership.
May 2011
- September 2011
New York, New York, United States
EMPAC – Experimental Media And Performing Arts Center
Video Department
Responsibilities included operating video cameras, remote cameras, Ross video switcher, and other equipment.
Other responsibilities included assisting the Video Engineer during production and post-production.
Other responsibilities included assisting the Video Engineer during production and post-production.
September 2010
- May 2011
Troy, New York, United States
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Arts
August 2007
- May 2011
Troy, New York, United States
University Of Leeds
School of Design
August 2009
- January 2010
Leeds, United Kingdom
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Conversational),
French (Beginner),
Skills
Git,
Javascript,
After Effects,
CSS,
Drupal,
Final Cut Pro 7,
HTML,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Less,
MAYA,
Photoshop,
Trainings
Research and Design for the UX Team of One
July 2013
Market Motive – conversion optimization course
January 2013
July 2013
Market Motive – conversion optimization course
January 2013