Justin R Howell

Multidisciplinary Designer

Lexington, KY, USA
I am a multidisciplinary designer who is passionate about developing inventive, multifaceted solutions for a broad spectrum of platforms and contexts. I have an extensive background in Fine Art and Design and use my cumulative knowledge and experiences to solve advanced problems related to user experience and visual brand identity. Every day, I work with task including concept development, layout design, typography, logo design, web design, user interface design, and user experience design.

Work Experience

Marshall University

Web Designer

I work within Enterprise Applications to ensure that user requirements are met in all web components through design and content management. Additionally, the group that I work with provides support for overall design, development, management, and maintenance of the web sites for the University. I personally assist with the creation of template designs for use by the university community. This position involves a high level of collaboration with others on maintaining consistency of site appearance via the use of style guides and the enforcement of established standards and best practices. On a day-to-day basis, I work with all levels of University staff. Finally, I produce user documentation and deliver user training as needed.
August 2014 - Present Huntington, West Virginia, United States

Designer

I work with startups to develop their brands form the ground up and with pre-established brands looking to push their message to another level. This position puts me in contact one-on-one with the clients to assist in developing custom solutions to their problems. I work within my skill-set to create graphics, branding elements, logos, printed materials, website design, and basic website development. Often times, I develop long lasting relationships with my clients that expands into a mutual trust relationship that allows us to work together on many projects to push their brand even further.
August 2011 - Present Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Education

Morehead State Univeristy

Master of Art in Studio Art

August 2011 - May 2013 Morehead, Kentucky, United States

Morehead State University

Bachelor of Arts in Art

Emphasis:
Graphic Design
Painting
August 2008 - May 2011 Morehead, Kentucky, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Skills

Branding, CSS, Graphic Design, HTML, Identity, Illustrator, Logo Design, Photoshop, Sublime Text, UI, Ux, Web Design, WordPress,