Mike Pond
Art Director / Graphic Designer
Las Vegas, NV, USA
702.427.2041
www.mike-pond.com
Designer with a passion for creative solutions to just about anything, with a hunger for knowledge, progression, and challenge. My goal is to work as part of a team to create innovative and effective solutions for todays market and clientele.
Work Experience
B&P Advertising Media Public Relations
Art Director
As an Art Director, my responsibilities span from concepting creative solutions and art for ad campaigns print and digital, as well as overseeing corresponding photography, video, audio recording. I work together with my team to tell the story of our clients through all types of media, always keeping focused on their band and communication needs.
Our clients are in various industries including, gaming, medical, educational, financial, real estate, and other industries.
Our clients are in various industries including, gaming, medical, educational, financial, real estate, and other industries.
February 2016
- March 2019
Nevada, United States
BWA Design
Senior Graphic Designer
Designer responsible for the current rebranding and brand management for an International Architectural Firm. BWA has designed renowned projects such as, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, Paris Las Vegas, Trump Las Vegas, among other notable properties globally. In a firm full of Architects and Interior Designers, I work to create smart cutting-edge promotional collateral to capture new audiences as well as promote our brand with sophistication and up to date modern feel, the key responsibilities include project proposals, website conceptualization, front-end web design, email and newsletter design, print collateral, building signage, client project graphic applications including wall wraps, location signage, way-finding signage, and logo design
April 2015
- February 2016
Nevada, United States
MGM Mirage
Senior Graphic Designer
In House Senior Graphic Designer for MGM Resorts Corporate Advertising. Key responsibilities are to create a vast array of Advertising Media for out 15 Key properties in the United States Majority of which are in Las Vegas Nevada, to include: Bellagio, Aria at City Center, MGM Grand, Mandalay bay, The Mirage, Luxor and Monte Carlo, as well as other locations within the US. We also create Media and Collateral for MGM Grand Macau and Sanya China. Majority of the work is primily print, some of which have large budgets and require much research and production preparation. In this position I mentor my fellow junior designers in the company best practices, International client considerations, as well as printing technique and execution.
November 2013
- April 2015
Nevada, United States
MGM Mirage
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer for MGM Resorts International Corporate Advertising in Las Vegas. Create, develop, and follow production of a vast array of advertising media, including, direct mail, event promotion, signage, electronic and print media, logo design, environmental design, high end promotional material, and much more.
March 2012
- November 2013
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
MGM Mirage
Production Artist
Modify or revise complex digital that RIP correctly and print properly for a variety of media. Work with Creative supervisors to create a complete layout and resolve design and production timelines. Generate high quality comps for presentation or review. Prioritize a high-volume workload and follow-up on jobs. Work efficiently and quickly to meet deadlines. Utilize production knowledge to create clean and accurate files. Fully understand department job process and procedures.
February 2011
- March 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Virgen Advertising Las Vegas
Freelance Graphic Designer
Worked as part-time freelance designer. Mostly production work and some creative assignments. participated on collaborative jobs and brainstorms.
November 2010
- February 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
U-First Marketing LLC
Freelance Graphic Designer
Responsible for creating various types of print, web, and advertising media for a diverse group of clients and companies. Developed web content, print ready media, logo design and corporate identity for businesses all over the Las Vegas Valley.
July 2009
- October 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mike Pond Design
Freelance Graphic Designer
Plan, manage and design print and web ready content for contractual design projects with clients. Including, but not limited to, logo Design, package design, promotion ads, restaurant collateral, CD Packaging, auto wrap, stationery, photography, photo editing/retouching.
August 2008
- Present
Henderson, Nevada, United States
MGM Mirage
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Customer Service Manager, While attending school for Graphic Design. Learned many great business practices as well as how to work as a team, manage a team, and produce success at some of the highest standards. Diversity training, and human relations development. Great experience for working with clients as well as working with co-workers.
March 2007
- August 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Education
The Art Institute Of Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science Graphic Design
June 2007
- September 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Awards
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Bronze Award - Promotional Invitation for MGM Grand Las Vegas
2013
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Judges Choice Award - Book Design for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
2018
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Gold Addy Award - Book Design for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
2018
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite,
Adobe Lightroom,
After Effects,
Art Direction,
Brainstorming,
Branding,
Color Correction,
Concepting,
Corporate Identity,
HTML + CSS,
Illustrator,
Logo Design,
Photo Lighting,
Photography,
Photoshop,
Print Production,
Print Technique,
Skin Retoutching,
Web Design,
Additional Technical Skills
HTML + CSS Working Knowledge
Basic Skills with Adobe After Effects
Extensive Skills in Photoshop and Lightroom with Color Correction, RAW Filetype, Skin Retouching and Experience with lighting and photography equipment
Basic Skills with Adobe After Effects
Extensive Skills in Photoshop and Lightroom with Color Correction, RAW Filetype, Skin Retouching and Experience with lighting and photography equipment