Sean Paul Richards
San José, CA, USAI am a designer creating products and experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am passionate about deconstruction, experimentation, and collaboration in diverse environments. I design with an intuitive process to engage and enhance everyday life.
In 2014, I received a BFA in Graphic Design and BA in Photography from San Jose State University.
I am currently seeking full-time design opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In 2014, I received a BFA in Graphic Design and BA in Photography from San Jose State University.
I am currently seeking full-time design opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work Experience
Connect
UX/UI Design Intern
Creating beautiful experiences that bring people together in the real world. Emphasis on mobile design that balances robust features with unique personality.
July 2014
- Present
San Francisco, California, United States
Sean Paul Richards Design
Principal
Working with a variety of clients across interactive, web, and print media with a focus on user experience,interface design, and brand development.
2012
- Present
San José, California, United States
San José State University Lift Off
Graphic Designer
Acted as lead designer for MFA Art Class of 2014 to develop a brand system and show catalog to coincide with their graduating group exhibition.
2014
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San José, California, United States
Me Gusta
Music Producer, Designer, Marketing
Collaborated with music producer dom$olo to create music, design, and video projects across multiple mediums. Managed brand design and marketing.
2008
- 2013
San José, California, United States
Rainbow Art Studio
Graphic Design Instructor
Taught fundamental design theory and techniques to entry-level designers.
2013
- 2013
Cupertino, California, United States
Education
San Jose State University (CSU)
BFA Graphic Design / BA Photography
Class of 2014
Minor in Philosophy | Cum Laude
Dean’s Scholar | 2009–2014
Art and Design Scholarship | 2014
Minor in Philosophy | Cum Laude
Dean’s Scholar | 2009–2014
Art and Design Scholarship | 2014
August 2008
- December 2014
San José, California, United States
Awards
Adobe - Design Achievement & MAX Awards
Semifinalist, Print Communications
2014
Skills
Ableton Live,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Lightroom,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere Pro ,
Alternative Photographic Processes,
Collage,
Copywriting,
Darkroom Photography,
Film Photography,
Garageband,
Music Production,
Studio Lighting ,
Exhibitions
Beyond Scope | 111 Minna Gallery | 2014
Design is ___ | SJSU Gallery 214 | 2014
Doosung Paper Eshibition | Doosung Paper | 2013
4x6 | SJSU Gallery 2 | 2012
Design is ___ | SJSU Gallery 214 | 2014
Doosung Paper Eshibition | Doosung Paper | 2013
4x6 | SJSU Gallery 2 | 2012
Organizations
AIGA | Member | 2012–present | San Francisco Chapter
Society for Photographic Education | Member | 2014–present | West Region
NEO Graphic Design | Vice President | 2012–2014 | San José, CA
Society for Photographic Education | Member | 2014–present | West Region
NEO Graphic Design | Vice President | 2012–2014 | San José, CA