Robert Trautman

Art Director - Graphic Designer

San Francisco, CA, USA

Work Experience

Freelance

Senior Graphic Designer – Art Director

While providing art direction, design, branding and photography.
I've had the opportunity to produce work for the following brands.

Selected Clients:
A&F, Arbonne International, APICS, Birchwater Studios, CDW Energy & Utilities, Easter Seals, Entertainment Cruises, Equality Ohio, Goettsch Partners, Jewell, Lane Bryant, Ohio Health, Rome Snowboards, World Relief
October 2009 - Present California, United States

APICS

Senior Designer - Art Director

Creating brand and visual standards across the entire APICS brand family, in print and digital.
June 2016 - Chicago, Illinois, United States

APICS

Senior Designer - Art Director (Contract)

During my 6 month contract at APICS, I worked on all touch points across several large scope projects, including the APICS Annual Conference, Branding for the 1st annual Executive Summit, and established other brand standards within the APICS family.
August 2015 - January 2016 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Lane Bryant

Senior Designer - Art Director (Contract)

Art Direction, Ideation & Conceptualization, Graphic Design, Prototyping & Production. Working with Lane Bryant, Cacique, 6th and Lane, and other sub-brands.
March 2014 - August 2014 Columbus, Ohio, United States

Outlook Media

Art Director - Designer

I lead the transformation of Outlook from a weekly newspaper into a monthly magazine by modernizing the publication’s branding, layout and photography direction while maintaining its grassroots aesthetic.
February 2007 - February 2009 Columbus, Ohio, United States

Jewell Style

Senior Designer - Art Director (Contract)

While at Jewell I worked on a multitude of projects. Ranging from Trend Briefs, Catalogs, Webinars, Social Media, Web and E-Newsletters. Also, developed branding for the first National Jewell Conference.
May 2013 - November 2013 Columbus, Ohio, United States

All Media Group

Junior Graphic Designer

Designing for major brands in large scale advertisements within the automobile, financial and real estate industries. Adaptability and adherence to each brands standards was crucial. Project and client management was a key role with this position.
August 2004 - February 2007 Westerville, Ohio, United States

Prentice Hall

Senior Production Artist

While at Pearson, I managed all image researches, editing, color adjustments and retouching. Project management was a large part of my role as well as archiving and organizing past projects.
October 2001 - April 2003 Columbus, Ohio, United States

Scooz's Design & Advertising

Junior Graphic Designer

This small boutique agency managed an impressive spectrum of work. I had the opportunity to work on practically every touchpoint possible from client consultation and concepts to final deliverables.
July 2001 - October 2001 Warren, Ohio, United States

Education

Columbus College Of Art And Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Honors Diploma
August 2011 - May 2013 Ohio, United States

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Associate of Arts

July 1999 - July 2001 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Awards

Excel Awards

Gold Award

2017

Hermes Creative Awards

Hermes Creative Awards - Gold

2017

Excel Award

Silver Award

2017

The One Club

Silver - Young One's Pencil Award

2013

Skills

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Powerpoint, Open Office,