Tim Palin

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Work Experience

TIM PALIN CREATIVE

Independent Art Director and Illustrator

Freelance art direction, creative direction, photo research and design for clients including Disney Publishing Worldwide, Playbac Publishing, Blue Apple Books, Girl Scouts of America, Bill Smith Group for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Scholastic Books, Hinkler Books, Vibe Magazine, Cone Communications, The Ad*Itive, BookWorks, Fearless Critic, Maxfield & Oberton, and The Book Shop.
2005 - Massachusetts, United States

PLAYBAC PUBLISHING

Art Director

PlayBac Publishing U.S., an imprint of the France-based PlayBac, is a publisher of non-fiction books and educational tools for children.

Responsible for: Art direction - Project management - Product development - Photo research and direction - Illustration research and direction - Freelancer supervision - Collaboration with Editorial staff
March 2009 - July 2010 New York, New York, United States

Disney Publishing Worldwide

Senior Designer

As divisions of Disney Consumer Products, Disney Press is the premier global publisher of children’s mass market books and Disney Editions creates high-end collector volumes for the Disney enthusiast.

Responsible for: Art direction - Project management - Photography - Photo and art research - Freelancer supervision - Collaboration with Editorial staff
February 2007 - February 2009 New York, New York, United States

STUFF MAGAZINE, DENNIS MEDIA

Promotional Art Director

Stuff was the leading men’s source for the latest trends in gadgets, fashion and entertainment.

Responsible for: Art direction and design (in-book pages and all marketing materials) - Photo shoot production/direction - Photography - Brand image development - Staff management - Print production/print buying - Marketing and business presentation development - Project management - Maintaining the Stuff Magazine visual identity - Collaboration with Editorial staff
April 2006 - November 2006 New York, New York, United States

ELLEgirl MAGAZINE, HACHETTE FILIPACCHI MEDIA

Promotional Art Director

ELLEgirl brings the latest in fashion and entertainment to girls who dare to be different.

Responsible for: Art direction and design (in-book pages and all marketing materials) - Photo shoot production/direction/management - Photography - Staff management - Print production - Marketing and business presentation development - Project management - Maintaining the ELLEgirl Magazine visual identity - Client service - Collaboration with Editorial staff - Understanding brand sensitivity ranging from beauty/fashion to consumer electronics
December 2004 - April 2006 New York, New York, United States

AMP AGENCY, AN ALLOY COMPANY

Senior Designer

Through a variety of marketing campaigns, AMP helps clients including Reebok,
New Balance, Hasbro, Akademiks and Simon “AMPlify their brands.”

Responsible for: Concept development - Art direction - Project management - Corporate identity - Design - Layout - Photography - Photo research - Print production - Junior Designer and Intern supervision - New business presentation design
September 2002 - December 2004 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

CROSSROADS INCENTIVE SOLUTIONS

Creative Director

Crossroads created custom incentive programs for companies including State Street Bank and IONA Technologies.

Responsible for: Creative direction - Graphic design - Web design - Flash design - Print production - Project management
July 2001 - August 2002 Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

McGETTIGAN WORLD CLASS

Creative Services Designer

McGettigan World Class brings a variety of clients upscale meeting events and travel-related incentive programs.

Responsible for: Design - Creative direction - Copy writing - Project management - Graphic design - Print production - Traffic - Mailing design

* Previous, part-time and freelance employers prior to McGettigan World Class include Saga International, Seidler Bernstein, Element Books and Arnold Public Relations.
April 1995 - July 2001 Swampscott, Massachusetts, United States