Matt Mills
Kansas City, MO, USA
816.916.4618
be.net/mattmills
I am always looking to create good work in any discipline. I value being a part of a good team, whether in freelance work or a full-time job. Collaboration, creativity, and fun are a must for any work environment. I view design as an opportunity to solve problems through thoughtful, empathetic thinking. These things, combined with strong aesthetics make for memorable and effective design.
Work Experience
Barkley
Senior Interactive Designer
I help lead the creative process for website, email and banner ad design and development.
March 2012
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Missouri, United States
Kansas City Art Institute
Instructor
I teach Web Design and Development for the Continuing Education program at KCAI.
January 2012
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Clickfarm Interactive
Art Director
At Clickfarm, I was responsible for site concepts and executions. I met with clients, assess their web or mobile app needs, then through a design process, generated meaningful and successful applications.
February 2010
- March 2012
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Kansas City Art Institute
Continuing Education Instructor
I teach web design courses as part of the continuing Education program.
January 2012
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Nicely Drawn
Creative Direction
Nicely Drawn creates design and illustration. Largely born from my love of illustration and the desire for creative freedoms, ND is an outlet for me. I get to illustrate and create whatever I want on my terms. I love the idea of designing for surfaces, i.e. fabric patterns, furniture, and clothing.
Nicely Drawn represents my freelance efforts.
Nicely Drawn represents my freelance efforts.
May 2003
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
BlueBike Architecture
Art Director
At BlueBike, I helped rebrand the company and position them for success in the Entertainment Architecture realm. I was responsible for all marketing materials and web efforts, as well as client projects including: signage, renderings, pattern design, branding, identity development, and copywriting.
December 2007
- February 2010
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Halls
Art Director
Halls is a high-end retailer specializing in fashion and home decor. While there, I was responsible for developing ads for print, outdoor, digital, and point-of-purchase. I worked closely with the Visual Merchandising department to create displays and signage for the two stores.
I directed several photo shoots for both fashion and product.
I also developed several co-op ads and dealt with many high-end brands such as: Gucci, Armani, Michael Kors, Zegna, Ralph Lauren, Lancome, Lacoste, Prada, Buccellati, and many more.
I directed several photo shoots for both fashion and product.
I also developed several co-op ads and dealt with many high-end brands such as: Gucci, Armani, Michael Kors, Zegna, Ralph Lauren, Lancome, Lacoste, Prada, Buccellati, and many more.
December 2005
- December 2007
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Herald House Publishing
Designer
While at Herald House, I was responsible for design and illustration for various book projects, as well as regular monthly contributions to a monthly publications.
December 2003
- December 2005
Independence, Missouri, United States
MCAD - DesignWorks
Designer/Illustrator
For the past fifteen years, our in-house, on-campus design studio, MCAD DesignWorks, has been committed to providing MCAD students with client-based experiences in a professional creative environment.
I worked in a team to develop new branding and vehicle wraps for a non-profit transportation company in the Twin Cities. I also created illustrations for a children's book titled "Imagine a House". For both projects, I had direct client interface in the form of meetings and presentations. This ranged from an individual, on-on-one scenario, to board presentations.
I worked in a team to develop new branding and vehicle wraps for a non-profit transportation company in the Twin Cities. I also created illustrations for a children's book titled "Imagine a House". For both projects, I had direct client interface in the form of meetings and presentations. This ranged from an individual, on-on-one scenario, to board presentations.
January 2002
- January 2003
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Education
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design
BFA
I have a Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration. MCAD has an intensive art and design program that prepared me for the design world from day one.
September 1999
- May 2003
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Awards
Skills
Sustainable Design,
Web Design,
Advertising,
Brand Development,
Brand Experiences,
CSS,
Digital,
Environmental Graphic Design,
HTML,
Identity Design,
Illustration,
Interactive Design,
Print Design,
Project Management,
Additional Information
Selected client list:
Halls, AMC, Ameristar, Red Robin, Price Chopper, Payless, Positive Coaching Alliance, Liberty Mutual, Target, Powell Gardens, Company Kitchen, Avila University, Blackstone Hotel, Lancome, Lacoste, Prada, Jimmy Choo, Crayola, The Symphony League, Baccarat, Lalique, Waterford, Orrefors, Zegna, Armani, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Buccellati, Van Cleef & Arpels, Dean & Deluca, Belfonte, DST, Starlight Theatre, Holistic Select, Smith Electric Vehicles, 360 Architects, The Pitch, Seattle Monthly, The Stranger, Isthmus, University of Missouri, Lulu's, Bayer Animal Health, BlueBike Architecture, Hollis + Miller Architects, Chicago Blackhawks
Halls, AMC, Ameristar, Red Robin, Price Chopper, Payless, Positive Coaching Alliance, Liberty Mutual, Target, Powell Gardens, Company Kitchen, Avila University, Blackstone Hotel, Lancome, Lacoste, Prada, Jimmy Choo, Crayola, The Symphony League, Baccarat, Lalique, Waterford, Orrefors, Zegna, Armani, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Buccellati, Van Cleef & Arpels, Dean & Deluca, Belfonte, DST, Starlight Theatre, Holistic Select, Smith Electric Vehicles, 360 Architects, The Pitch, Seattle Monthly, The Stranger, Isthmus, University of Missouri, Lulu's, Bayer Animal Health, BlueBike Architecture, Hollis + Miller Architects, Chicago Blackhawks